What we know!

The updated face of the ever-popular Tiguan is not only based on the Tayron L, but we are able to see clear similarities. Based on the size of the Tayron – with a wheelbase of 109.9 inches, 184.4 inches in length, 73 inches wide and 66.3 inches tall – we can surmise with much certainty that the wheelbase remains unchanged for the U.S. Tiguan compared to the current model year, though other dimensions have grown slightly.

Overall, the Tayron L measures 5.2 inches longer than the EU-spec Tiguan, yet is shorter than the Chinese-market Tiguan L.

In the area of cargo room, if things do carry over from China to the U.S., occupants can enjoy an additional interior cargo volume of 1.17 cubic feet heading into 2025.

For the design, absent will be the previous model’s headlight brow notch, resulting in a cleaner, smoother new look, with lower-trim models receiving a boxy black grille while the more premium R-Line models getting a wider grin with integrated lower lighting.

Also with the R-Line, hints show that it will get a black roofline paint job, as well as two all-new black wheel designs and one black with metal highlights. At rear will be a full lightbar treatment, which is a new design. It is also expected that the badges on the U.S. models will illuminate.

When it comes to power, we learn from filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) that the 2025 VW Tayroon L has a choice of three turbocharged gas engines. Those include the 1.5-liter, which makes 158 hp; and the 2.0-liter comes in 184 hp and 217 hp outputs. Despite other similarities between them, the Tiguan is expected to go hybrid, at least optionally. That means that consumers may get a mild hybrid turbo 2.0-liter setup complemented by a plug-in hybrid variant.

By comparison, in Europe, the VW Tiguan eHybrid delivers up to 268 hp and boasts 62 miles of electric-only range, powered by a kWh battery pack.

With the R-Line trim, a sporty appeal is realized, made clear with aggressive bumpers featuring fake vents, abundant glossy black trim and flashier 20-inch alloy wheels.

The two vehicles share no body panels, despite similar styling cues. Instead, the Tayron L and the U.S. Tiguan adopts more design elements from the VW ID family, with such features as a clamshell hood and full-width LEDs at both ends.

What we know for certain is that the North American 2025 VW Tiguan will debut later this year, sporting a design that is distinct from its European counterpart. And, just as rumor has it, the Tayron L just might reach the European market as a seven-seater SUV, potentially replacing the Tiguan Allspace and placing it above the regular Tiguan.

With cues from its European counterpart, the U.S. Tiguan reveal is well worth the wait. Twinning? We will soon find out! Reserve yours today!