Volkswagen Tiguan – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

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Find everything you need to know about the Volkswagen Tiguan here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more.
volkswagen tiguan review specs pricing features videos and more
Price $26,950 - $37,680
Engine2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder
Power184 hp
Torque 221 lb-ft.
DrivetrainFWD / AWD

The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s entry in the highly competitive compact SUV segment. Previously one of the smaller entries on the market, the second generation Tiguan grew substantially and is one of the only compact SUVs to offer three-rows of seating.

Power comes from a torquey and smooth 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The Tiguan is one of the more sophisticated entries on the market, with a decidedly premium feel.

VIDEO - 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: Quick Take


2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: Quick Take

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Coming into our massive 2022 AutoGuide Compact SUV Comparison test presented by NRS Brakes, we thought the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan was one of the more intriguing entries.

A facelift for 2022, combined with a torquey turbocharged four-cylinder, and a long list of standard features, there was potential for the Volkswagen to surprise.

That it finished mid-pack in our 11-vehicle comparison says less, in my view, about the Tiguan’s relative merits and more about the depth of competition in the segment. Generally, the Tiguan performed well in our test, receiving high marks for front seat comfort, braking, handling, ride comfort and powertrain. But, to win a competition as packed with strong contenders as this one, an entry needs to be exceptional, rather than merely very good. In this instance, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan falls into the latter category.

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VIDEO - Best Small SUV | Testing (almost) Every Compact SUV


Best Small SUV | Testing (almost) Every Compact SUV

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Welcome to the single most important comparison we will have all year. The AutoGuide 2022 Best Small SUV Comparison sponsored by NRS Brakes.

The average family car these days isn’t even a car at all anymore. Compact SUVs are the sweet spot these days, selling thousands of examples every single day in Canada and the United States. So we’ve assembled 11 of them, from all corners of the market, to figure out which one is best. Yes, eleven. Go big or go home, they say. It’s time for AutoGuide 2022 Best Small SUV Comparison.

This group covers all the big hitters, including the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Mazda sent us two SUVs, in the shapes of the subtly different CX-5 and CX-50. More rugged options like the Ford Bronco Sport and Jeep Compass are here, too. Amongst the pack are of course a few hybrids as well. If you’re shopping this part of the market, at least a few of these SUVs will be on your short list.

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive Review: Refinement is the Name of the Game

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As an automotive writer who gets to drive the latest high-powered sports cars, opulent luxury sedans, and rock-crawling off-road vehicles, there’s very little to get excited about when it comes to compact SUVs.

For the average car buyer, though, sales numbers show that this continues to be one of the hottest vehicle segments. This trend has led automakers to take different approaches on the introduction of new vehicles; while Ford and General Motors have all but killed off family cars, others, like Volkswagen, are packing their lineups with a plethora of SUVs.

At the beginning of the last decade, VW’s top sellers were the Golf and Jetta, and now the Tiguan holds that distinction for both U.S. and global sales thanks to the larger and longer second-generation design. The current Tiguan was introduced four years ago making it the oldest SUV in VW’s lineup and the second-oldest vehicle overall after the soon-to-be-extinct Passat. Not wanting its top seller to lose any ground in the red-hot SUV market, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has been updated and refined, and I was invited to Michigan for an afternoon behind the wheel of the new Tiguan to experience these changes for myself.

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Detailed Specs

Price $26,950 - $37,680
Engine2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder
Power184 hp
Torque 221 lb-ft.
DrivetrainFWD / AWD
Transmission8AT
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)22-24 mpg / 29-31 mpg
Cargo Capacity33.0-37.6 cu ft.
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