Volkswagen Tiguan Explored | Cost, Colours, Features & Lots More

Volkswagen Tiguan Explored 

Are you considering the Volkswagen Tiguan; but, you are not sure if this family SUV is the right car for your needs?

Then you are in the right place, lets jump in and explore what makes this car IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2020, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), or what made it get added to WhatCar’s Used Car of the Year Award.

Table of contents

• See the Volkswagen Tiguan in action
• What colours can the Tiguan come in?
• VW Tiguan Engine options and power output
• Is Tiguan a 7 seater?
• What does Tiguan mean in English?
• Where are UK VW Tiguan cars made and how many of them are there?
• How long has the Volkswagen Tiguan been in production for?
• Is the Tiguan a four wheel drive?
• What Awards has the Tiguan won?
• What features come with an Volkswagen Tiguan?
• Tiguan Models compared
• How much can a Volkswagen Tiguan tow?
• How much does a Volkswagen Tiguan cost?
• Still not sure if a Volkswagen Tiguan is right for you?

See the Volkswagen Tiguan in action:

What colours can the Tiguan come in?

The Tigaun can come in the following paint colours:

• Pure White
• Urano Grey
• Deep Black Pearl
• Dolphin Grey Metallic
• Nightshade Blue Metallic
• Reflex Silver Metallic
• Oryx White Mother of Pearl
• Lapiz Blue Metallic

VW Tiguan Engine options and power output

The Tigaun comes with many engine options. These include:

Is Tiguan a 7 seater?

Yes, the Tiguan can come in a 7 seater version with an extra 3rd seating row.

What does Tiguan mean in English?

The name Tiguan comes from the German words for Tiger and Leguan - which means Iguana.

Where are UK VW Tiguan cars made and how many of them are there?

The Tiguan's are manufactured in several places around the world. These include the:

• Germany's Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant
• China's Anting (SAIC-VW)
• Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City World Auto Plant
• Mexico's Volkswagen Puebla plant

When it comes to the number of these SUVs sold, worldwide there are now over 6 million Tiguan cars sold.

How long has the Volkswagen Tiguan been in production for?

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been in production since 2007, and there are no signs to discontinue this range.

Is the Tiguan a four wheel drive?

This depends on which model you buy; but, there are a number of 4 wheel drive options available for the Tiguan.

What Awards has the Tiguan won?

The Tiguan has won a huge number of awards. Some of these consist of:

• 2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• Award 5-5 for towing, by the Tow Car Awards
• 2021 Fullsize SUV Of The Year, at the Car and Bike 2021 Awards
• 2022 Editors Choice Award, from the Car and Driver
• German Design Award 2017, from the German Design Council
• 2022 Used Car of the Year Award, from WhatCar

What features come with a Volkswagen Tiguan?

The VW Tiguan comes with a huge amount of features as standard these include:

• 12 Volt outlet in centre console rear as well as in the luggage compartment
• 2 USB C ports in the front, as well as 1 USB C charging socket on the centre console in the rear
• 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
• 6 speed manual transmission
• 8 speakers
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Air Care Climatronic (3-zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
• AirStop® tyres 235 / 55 R18 with rolling resistance
• Alarm with interior protection
• Alloy wheels 7J X 18 inch
• Anti-theft wheel bolts
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
• Automatic headlight control with separate LED day time running lights
• Backrest release for front passenger seat
• Backrest release for front passenger seat
• Black decorative trims
• Black roof rails
• Bluetooth mobile phone interface
• Body colored bumpers, black lower parts
• Body coloured exterior mirror housings and door handles
• Carpet mats in the front and rear
• Central locking system with SAFELOCK, and a radio remote control with 2 remote control folding keys
• Comfort seats in the front
• Coming home and leaving home lighting feature
• Curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers including side airbags in the front
• Decorative inserts Weave in the dash and the front door panels
• Digital radio reception (DAB)
• Disc brakes in front
• Disc brakes in rear
• Discover Media Navigation system which includes both Streaming and Internet functionality
• Diversity antenna for FM reception
• Door and side trim panel in foam, film and woven fabric
• Drawers under front seats
• Driver alert system with fatigue detection
• Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation, including knee airbag on driver side
• Dynamic road sign display
• Dynamic road sign display
• e-call Emergency call service
• e-Sim card for online connectivity
• Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control)
• Front Assist - Autonomous Emergency Braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
• Front centre armrest
• Front footwell illumination
• Front footwell illumination light
• Front seats with manual height adjustment
• Front seats with manual height adjustment
• Front wheel drive
• Head restraints for front seats
• Headlight range control
• Height-adjustable front three point seat belts with tensioners
• ISOFIX anchorage points for mounting 2 child seats on rear seats, and also for i-Size child seats
• Laminated safety glass windshield, heated & with sound insulating
• Lane keeping system Lane Assist
• Leather gear shift handle
• Leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel
• LED headlamps
• LED reading lights, with 2 in the front and 2 in the rear
• Lumbar support in front seats
• Lumbar support in front seats
• Multi-function display with a Premium multi-colour display
• Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
• Parking sensors, in both the front and rear
• Power assisted steering with speed sensitivity
• Predictive pedestrian protection
• Radio
• Rear bench seat, with split folding, longitudinally movable as well as folding, with loading through hatch and centre armrest
• Rear exhaust tailpipe
• Rear fog light
• Rear lights incorporating LED technology
• Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
• Remote unlocking for rear seat backrest
• Remote unlocking for rear seat backrest
• Seat trim covers in velour Shooting Star
• Shock absorption in front
• Start stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
• Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Tailgate / boot lid unlocking ability from the outside
• Three point seatbelt for centre rear seat
• Three rear head restraints
• Tool kit for tyre mobility set
• Tool kit for tyre mobility set
• Two tone horn
• Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
• Tyre pressure loss indicator
• Warning sound and light for front and rear seat belts if unfastened
• Warning triangle
• Wireless App-Connect

Tiguan Models compared

When it comes to the Tiguan, it has 5 trim models. These being the: Tiguan Life, Tiguan Active, Tiguan Elegance, Tiguan R Line, and the Tiguan R.

Each model comes with the features above; however, what makes them unique? Let's find out.

Tiguan Life

The TIguan Life comes with the standard features and the additional following ones:

• Alloy wheels 18-inch with Frankfurt design
• Discover Media Navigation system including Streaming and Internet
• Air Care Climatronic 3 zone area with rear air conditioning control panel
• Parking sensors, in both the front and rear
• Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approximately 65% tinted
• Light Assist

Tiguan Active

The Tiguan Active comes with the standard features and the additional following ones:

• 17-inch Alloy wheels with a Galway design
• Keyless Entry with Full Electric Tailgate Operation
• Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with lowering function and memory feature
• Interior Ambient lighting with 30 colour options
• ACTIVE interior upholstery
• Driving profile selection
• ECO function
• Winter pack

Tiguan Elegance

The Tiguan Elegance comes with the standard features and the additional following ones:

• 19-inch Alloy wheels with an Auckland Dark Graphite design
• IQ. LIGHT - Dynamic Light Assist, with dynamic indicators and dynamic tail lights
• Panoramic sunroof
• Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25 inch high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
• Keyless Entry with Full Electric Tailgate Operation
• Rear view camera system
• Winter pack

Tiguan R Line

The Tiguan R Line comes with the standard features and the additional following ones:

• 20-inch Alloy wheels with a Misano design
• Driver Assistance pack plus
• Discover Media Navigation system including both Streaming and Internet functionality
• Keyless Access and Keyless locking starting system with SAFELOCK
• Winter pack

Tiguan R

The Tiguan R comes with the standard features and the additional following ones:

• 21-inch Alloy wheels with an Estoril Black design which has been Diamond turned for Volkswagen R
• IQ. LIGHT - Dynamic Light Assist, dynamic indicators and dynamic tail lights
• R Line body-colored rear spoiler
• Discover Media Navigation system including both Streaming and Internet functionality
• Sports comfort seats in front
• All wheel drive - 4Motion
• Rear view camera system

How much can a Volkswagen Tiguan tow?

Depending on the model you get the VW Tiguan can tow between 1,800 kg to 2,500 kg. This should be ample towing power to tow most caravans, horse boxes and trailers. However, always check you manual of the item you are towing against the exact Tiguan model before you hitch up.

How much does a Volkswagen Tiguan cost?

The Tiguan costs vary between the models you buy; however, you would be looking at:

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Still not sure if a Volkswagen Tiguan is right for you?

If you still have questions about the Tiguan please contact our specialist Volkswagen team and we will be able to help you further.