What we know!
Although only a single teaser image has been revealed, hints of new style elements are exciting! There is an updated taillight planned, dramatically different from the current Tiguan in that it introduces new graphics similar to those found on the latest ID.4, Jetta and subcompact Taos. The taillight does not match the European Tiguan’s design, so it is expected to be slightly different overall.
We do know so far that the new Tiguan will ride on VW’s MQB platform, and will have different sheet metal, powertrain options and equipment.
When it comes to power, it is still uncertain what type of engines will be under hood in the new Tiguan, but a base four-cylinder with around 200 horsepower and potentially a hybrid is expected.
It was last month that Volkswagen also had another reveal — the Tayron SUV, which has a longer wheelbase than the European-spec Tiguan and is therefore similar to the U.S. model. Before ever unveiled, VW revealed that the engines, gearboxes and styling of the U.S. Tiguan would differ from the Tayron, although the taillight shape and graphics seem very similar. If this remains the case, large portions of the bodywork will also be similar, with any aesthetic changes likely to be minor.
What will be very different, however, and not to be shared with the European Tayron, is a dual-clutch automatic transmission. Instead, American buyers will get a traditional torque converter. The Tayron is also available with a diesel engine, which also will not be coming this way. Pure combustion and hybridized powertrains are also surely planned, and a 4Motion all-wheel drive will be an option with base models feeding the front axle. Slightly different bumpers are also expected at the front and rear. Considering the attractiveness of the Tayron, it is expected that the Tiguan will not be changed too much, although that is to be determined when the SUV is revealed at the LA Auto Show. There, full details will be released. What we do know is that the Tayron rides on the MQB platform and features a more rugged design than the outgoing Tiguan.
Also within the Tayron is a minimal interior which offers seating up to seven, and comes equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a 12.9-inch infotainment system. Other key features within include ambient lighting, a tri-zone climate control system, a panoramic sunroof and authentic open-pore wood trim on high-end variants. A host of driver assistance features are also showcased within, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detention.
While it is uncertain just how many features the Tayron and Tiguan will share, it is important to note some of the European model’s aspects. Planned to make its debut Nov. 20, ahead of the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Tiguan SUV is a key part of the automaker’s lineup with VW known to produce some of the longest-lasting German cars on the market.
VW has a new Tiguan — Finally! — and the wait is nearly over! A vehicle that has been around in the U.S. since 2007 with a second generation debuting in 2016, the Tiguan is a compact SUV that is hard to match. Keep your eyes out for this new model, and reserve yours today!