The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is arriving in Australia in May, when the all-new mid-sized SUV range will once consist of five variants.
Volkswagen Australia will release pricing closer to the new model’s local launch.
For now, it’s touting the fresh look inside and out, and the addition of a raft of new features to the base 110TSI Life as proof this is a “mini Touareg”.
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The new Tiguan will be offered exclusively as a five-seater, with the outgoing seven-seat, extended-length Tiguan Allspace to be replaced later this year by the Tayron.
The all-petrol range is as follows:
- 110TSI Life, 110TSI Elegance: 110kW/250Nm turbocharged 1.4-litre, front-wheel drive
- 150TSI Elegance, 150TSI R-Line: 150kW turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive
- 195TSI R-Line: 195kW/400Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive
All models will come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 150TSI splits the difference between the old 132TSI (132kW/320Nm) and 162TSI (162kW/350Nm).
The third-generation Tiguan has moved to the MQB Evo platform and measures 30mm longer than before, with luggage space expanding by 37L to 652L (measured to the top of the rear backrests). This expands to 1650L with the rear seat folded.
Sleeker styling has also resulted in a superior drag coefficient, down from 0.33 to 0.28Cd.
150TSI and 195TSI variants now feature Volkswagen’s new DCC Pro adaptive chassis control system with two-valve shock absorbers, and selectable Comfort, Sport and Individual drive modes.
The base Tiguan 110TSI Life now features standard 19-inch alloy wheels (up from 18s), a larger touchscreen (12.9 inches versus 8.0 inches), a surround-view camera, and a power tailgate.
Volkswagen says the interior is more premium than before, with more “soft-touch mid- and lower plastics” that make it reach “premium vehicle standards”.
You can now get the more highly specified Elegance trim with the least powerful engine, with the 110TSI Elegance offering much of the same kit as the 150TSI Elegance as standard.
Elegance grades now also feature ventilation and massaging functions for their front seats.
While the Tiguan R is no more, an R-Line version of the 195TSI will be offered.
With 195kW of power and 400Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four, it’s down on power – if not torque – compared to the 235kW R.
It also takes a claimed 5.9 seconds to do the 0-100km/h sprint, instead of 5.1 seconds.
Below are the features Volkswagen Australia has detailed thus far for the new Tiguan range.
The 110TSI Life comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Proximity entry
- Power tailgate
- Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument cluster
- 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless phone charger
- Park Assist Plus semi-autonomous parking
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian
- Cyclist
- Oncoming vehicle
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Dynamic Road Sign Assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Travel Assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Lane-keep assist
- 9 airbags
The 110TSI Elegance adds:
- Chrome roof rails and trim
- Rear privacy glass
- LED Plus headlights with illuminated light bar
- LED tail-lights with illuminated light bar
- Leather-appointed upholstery
- ‘Comfort sport’ front seats
- Power adjustment
- Massage
- Heating
- Ventilation
The 150TSI Elegance adds:
- Head-up display
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- HD Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
- LED Plus tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro)
- 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system
Over the 110TSI Life, the 150TSI R-Line adds:
- R-Line body kit
- Unique 19-inch alloy wheels
- LED Plus headlights
- LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators
- Adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro)
- Progressive steering
- Front sports seats with integrated headrest
- ‘Sports cloth’ upholstery
The 195TSI R-Line adds:
- 20-inch Leeds alloy wheels
- HD Matrix LED headlights
- Dynamic Light Assist
- LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators
- Leather-appointed upholstery
- Front ‘comfort sports’ seats
- Power adjustment
- Massage
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Heated steering wheel
- 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- Head-up display
Optional on the 110TSI Elegance and 150TSI R-Line are:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Sound & Vision package
- Head-up display
- Harman/Kardon sound system
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