Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan has well and truly cemented its position as a luxury SUV but is also now the flagship model of Volkswagen in India. The car was first unveiled at the respective international level in the year 2007 and in the second generation. Also in 2025, there will be big updates for the Volkswagen Tiguan as far as the design and technology of the car are concerned.

It has been launched worldwide and is soon to enter the Indian market with fresh updates from the 2025 model, along with tech and design upgrades as per the expectations of modern customers.

Volkswagen Tiguan Price

One fully loaded Elegance variant is available at Rs 35.17 lakh lakh (ex-showroom pan-India) in the market, attracting those premium experience seekers.

Most Value For Money Variant

Elegant Version: This is a much-liked variant for all-rounded features, as it is very well balanced between appearing rich and sensible at the same time, making it the most worthwhile option in the range.

Key Features of Volkswagen Tiguan

It comes with an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8 speakers and mobile phone-based navigation system compatibility, 3-zone climate control, power-adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats, panoramic sunroof and 30-color ambient lighting, LED headlamps with daytime running lights, and chrome and gloss finishes on the cabin.

Mileage

It offers a fuel efficiency of 12.65 kmpl ARAI-certified mileage which is good in its class for the premium SUV.

Safety Features

The designers have added copious safety features to this Tiguan. These features include 6 airbags standard, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Rear-view camera, Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.

Colour Options

The Tiguan is available in seven single-toned colours. These include Nightshade Blue, Pure White, Oryx White, Deep Black, Dolphin Grey, Reflex Silver, and Kings Red.

Engine and Automatic

Under the hood, it houses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol which can churn out 187 bhp and torque of  320Nm. The driver can opt for either a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission) or an all-wheel drive, popularly known as the AWD system, that offers better smoothness as well as more responsive riding.

Boot Space and Dimensions

The car offers a boot capacity of 615 litres with all seats up. It measures 4509 mm in length, 1839 mm in width, and 1665 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2679 mm and a ground clearance of 149 mm.

Competition Check

The VW SUV competes with top rivals in the premium SUV category including Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, and Citroen C5 Aircross. These competitors too offer a mix of features, performance, and pricing which appeal to these buyers.

Pros and Cons of VW Tiguan