- Facelifted Tiguan goes on sale in Europe this summer
- U.S. model arrives in late 2021 as a 2022 model
- Revamped styling cues
- Improved infotainment
- Available as a PHEV in Europe
- Current 2020 Tiguan starts at $24,945
A refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan goes on sale in the U.S. in late 2021. Europe gets the revamped Tiguan before the U.S., with both short- and long-wheelbase models going on sale there this summer.
It’s an important vehicle for the company. Last year, the Tiguan was the best-selling VW in the world. More than 900,000 of these compact crossovers rolled out of four VW factories around the globe.
What’s new on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
The U.S.-market 2022 Tiguan comes from Puebla, Mexico, and continues to use the long-wheelbase MQB chassis that made its debut in 2016.
As such, the new Tiguan is the same size as before, and offers an optional third-row seat. The engine carries over. The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 makes 184 horsepower. Tiguan continues its availability in front- or all-wheel drive.
New look for Tiguan
The big change, however, is styling. While VW hasn’t shown the new Tiguan to the public yet, the company did provide the accompanying illustration to give us some clues. Frankly, the image doesn’t reveal much, but VW officials say the new Tiguan looks less horizontal and more muscular and dynamic than before, with LED lights front and rear.
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Inside, the 2022 VW Tiguan boasts multicolor ambient lighting, a new steering wheel (like the one used in the new Atlas Cross Sport) and the company’s latest MIB3 infotainment system. VW says this upgradable wireless platform allows for host of advancements, including over-the-air (OTA) updates and improved features like Travel Assist.
Will there be a Tiguan plug-in hybrid (PHEV)?
Volkswagen will sell a PHEV version of the new Tiguan in Europe. Equipped with a gas engine, an electric motor, a high-voltage battery and a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, the Tiguan PHEV will have an electric-only range of more than 31 miles. VW says there are no current plans to sell a PHEV Tiguan in the U.S., though it remains a possibility.
Will there be a diesel Tiguan in the U.S.?
Not likely. But there is a diesel Tiguan in the European market, equipped with a new “Twin Dosing” dual-catalytic exhaust treatment that reduces nitrogen oxides by more than 80 percent.
Where is the VW Tiguan built?
The Tiguan is built at four plants around the world: Wolfsburg, Germany; Kaluga, Russia; Shanghai, China; and Puebla, Mexico. All U.S Tiguans, for the record, come from Puebla.
How much will the 2022 VW Tiguan cost?
Pricing is still far off in the future. However, the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan starts at $24,945 for the base S model, moves to $27,095 for the SE, while the SE R-Line costs $30,295 and the SEL $32,245. All are front-drive models. Adding 4Motion all-wheel drive boosts prices by $1,300. The SEL Premium tops the range at $38,795 and includes all-wheel drive standard. Delivery charges are $1,020 extra.
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