The new-generation 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan lineup has been priced for Australia, promising a greater focus on value and attainable luxuries.
Due to arrive in May, the German brand’s competitor to the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 now offers more features than ever before in its most basic guise, with the price of entry only rising by $1000 and new trim levels affording more choice.
Life, Elegance and R-Line grades remain, with a new 110TSI Elegance joining the range and a new 195TSI R-Line flagship serving as a spiritual successor to the previous-generation Tiguan R performance hero.
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New engines debut as well, including the aforementioned 195TSI tune of the EA888 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, in addition to the revised mid-spec 150TSI 2.0-litre four with all-wheel drive – serving as a successor to the popular 162TSI grade offered in the previous generation.
From the base grade, there’s a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit instrument cluster, 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation, surround cameras, keyless entry, a power tailgate, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
These features are in addition to the brand’s full suite of assists as standard equipment.
All models also pick up the new Dynamic Road Sign Assist system, which first debuted on the new Touareg. Traffic sign recognition has been an omission from Australian-delivered VW models for some time.
New technologies available depending on variant include HD Matrix LED headlights, a massive 15.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and the brand’s Dynamic Chassis Control Pro with 15-stage adaptive dampers.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Life | $44,990 (+$1000) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance | $50,690 (NEW) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 150TSI R-Line | $55,990 (-$4600 vs 162TSI R-Line) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 150TSI Elegance | $60,690 (+$3600 vs 162TSI Elegance) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 195TSI R-Line | $70,490 (-$3300 vs R) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
At launch three engine variants will be offered, though we only have preliminary figures at this stage.
| Specifications* | 110TSI | 150TSI | 195TSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Power | 110kW | 150kW | 195kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | – | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | – | – | – |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | – | 7.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | – | – | – |
| Fuel tank capacity | – | – | – |
| Fuel requirement | – | – | – |
| CO2 emissions | – | – | – |
| Emissions standard | – | – | – |
| Braked tow capacity | – | – | – |
*Further details to be confirmed (-)
Volkswagen also offers 48V mild-hybrid petrol engines overseas, in addition to turbo-diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains. At this stage, these are not on the table for Australia for the time being.
Dimensions
Local dimensions are still to be confirmed, but we can use global specifications as a guide.
| Dimensions | Volkswagen Tiguan* |
|---|---|
| Length | 4539mm |
| Width | 1842mm |
| Height | 1639mm (exc. roof rails) |
| Wheelbase | 2680mm |
| Cargo capacity | 652-1650 litres |
*Global specifications
Servicing and Warranty
The Tiguan will be covered by Volkswagen’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia, though details around capped-price servicing are still to be confirmed.
| Servicing and Warranty | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | – |
| Service intervals | – |
| Capped-price servicing | – |
| Total capped-price service cost | – |
The outgoing model was available with up to five-year Care Plans which packaged the first five years of servicing upfront, and varied depending on engine variant.
For reference, the five-year Care Plan cost $3340, $3650 and $3550 across the equivalent 110TSI, 162TSI and R versions of the outgoing Tiguan, respectively.
Safety
In New Zealand, the latest Volkswagen Tiguan wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2024 testing by Euro NCAP – Australian variants aren’t rated yet, though we would expect a similar result.
| Category | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 83 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 84 per cent |
| Safety assist | 78 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 9 airbags incl. front-centre
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian
- Cyclist
- Oncoming vehicle
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Dynamic Road Sign Assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Park Assist Plus
- Semi-autonomous steer
- Semi-autonomous throttle/braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Travel Assist
- Adaptive cruise control incl. stop/go
- Adaptive lane guidance – centring
- Traffic Jam Assist
Standard Equipment
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Tiguan 110TSI Life highlights:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Keyless access incl. alarm
- Power tailgate
- 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro
- 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- DAB+ radio
- Wireless phone charger
Tiguan 110TSI Elegance adds:
- LED Plus headlights
- LED front grille strip
- LED tail lights incl. centre strip
- Chrome exterior accents
- Rear privacy glass
- Leather-appointed upholstery
- Comfort sport front seats
- Power adjustment
- Heating, ventilation functions
- Massage function
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Tiguan 150TSI R-Line adds (over 110TSI Life):
- 19-inch alloy wheels – R-Line specific
- LED Plus headlights
- LED Plus headlights incl. 3D animation
- LED front grille strip
- LED tail lights incl. centre strip
- R-Line exterior styling
- Sports front seats incl. integrated headrests
- Sports cloth upholstery
- DCC Pro – 15-stage adaptive dampers
- Progressive steering
Tiguan 150TSI Elegance adds (over 110TSI Elegance):
- HD Matrix LED headlights
- Adaptive high beam
- LED Plus tail lights incl. dynamic indicators
- 15.0-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment
- DCC Pro – 15 stage adaptive dampers
- Sound & Vision Package
- Head-up display
- Harman Kardon premium audio
Tiguan 195TSI R-Line adds (over 150TSI R-Line):
- 20-inch Leeds alloy wheels
- HD Matrix LED headlights
- incl. Dynamic light assist
- Premium LED tail lights incl. dynamic indicators
- Leather-appointed upholstery
- Front comfort sport seats
- Electric adjustment
- Memory function
- Heating, ventilation functions
- Massage function
- Heated steering wheel
- 15.0-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment
- Sound & Vision Package
- Head-up display
- Harman Kardon premium audio
Options
A handful of options are available depending on variant.
Sound & Vision Package: $2700 (110TSI Elegance, 150TSI R-Line)
- Head-up display
- Harman Kardon premium audio
Black Style Package: $1500 (195TSI R-Line)
- 20-inch York alloy wheels – Black
- Black exterior accents
- Black mirror housings
- Black roof rails
- Black window strips
- R-Line bumpers with gloss black trim
Panoramic sunroof: $2100 (Elegance, R-Line)
Metallic paint: $800
Premium metallic paint: $1100
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