The best-selling Volkswagen Tiguan is back and even better than before

With a bold new look and sleek design, the latest generation of Tiguan continues to impress, earning its place as the best-selling model within the Volkswagen range and the entire Volkswagen group.

“The highly anticipated all‑new Tiguan exceeds expectations with its new technology, functionality and sleek design whilst remaining a highly capable SUV and offering practicality and safety for our new and existing Tiguan customers. Perfect for all of life's journeys” says Volkswagen New Zealand General Manager, Chanelle McDonald.

Since its inception in 2007, the Volkswagen Tiguan has been the preferred vehicle for many New Zealand families. It has won numerous awards and been chosen time and time again for its versatility and performance. With 7.6 million units sold worldwide, the signature SUV from Volkswagen has a bright future with Volkswagen CEO, Thomas Schäfer, pledging that the Tiguan name will remain as the brand goes fully electric, alongside the iconic Golf and GTI names.

Today’s Tiguan features a bold and expressive exterior design, true to the model’s heritage, yet entirely new. A distinctive feature is the higher, more powerful-looking nose, notable for its new IQ. LIGHT HD matrix headlights which frame a glass-covered horizontal bar with integrated LED strip, instead of the traditional radiator grille.

The cleanly designed front end and the athletic shoulder sections above the wheel housings dominate the silhouette. At the rear, a new horizontal LED strip adds emphasis to the unmistakable Tiguan rear end. New to the range are two striking metallic colours - Cipressino Green metallic and Persimmon Red metallic.

Inside, the stylish features designed to provide an enhanced driving experience, keep on coming. The Tiguan is the first Volkswagen model to feature the new multi-function driving experience controller that provides interior atmosphere control, driving profile selection and volume control, ensuring everything you want is always at your fingertips. Wireless app connect allows you to effortlessly enjoy your phones interface with an impressive 12.9-inch infotainment screen or a 15-inch infotainment screen in the R-Line AWD. Additional to this, the range includes satellite navigation as standard.

Enjoy the luxury of heated leather seats and steering wheel which is standard in the R-Line AWD and R-Line 2WD Touring. Both R-Line models come with pneumatic massage front seats designed with your comfort in mind.

Take the bikes and boards with more space in this new generation, now 30 mm longer (4,539 mm) than its predecessor, and greater headroom with the height now at 1,660 mm. Boot space has also improved with an enhanced stowaway storage system – perfect for those weekend trips away.

Take road trips with peace of mind as the all‑new Tiguan comes packed with impressive new safety features that come standard in all variants earning it a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Safety features include; Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring, Front and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Exit Warning System, and the new Dynamic Road Sign Display and Driver Alert System. A centre airbag, oncoming vehicle braking, and Park Assist Plus round out a notable number of safety specifications. The heads-up display found uniquely in the AWD adds to the noteworthy amount of safety features, showing the vehicle speed without distracting the driver and ensuring their eyes remain fixed firmly on the road.

The all‑new Tiguan is premium in its enhanced running gear systems and driving performance, with turbocharged engines offering higher torque lower in the rev range allowing for better performance and efficiency. This coupled with impressive towing capacity of 1,800kg for the 2WD’s and 2,300kg for the AWD is an added benefit for families towing their caravan or boat to their favourite beach spot. It all adds up to a family car that not only looks good but delivers on performance when you need it.

To experience the all‑new Tiguan for yourself and discover the latest in Volkswagen technology, please contact India Swney.

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India Swney

Spokesperson – Marketing

E-mail: iswney@volkswagen.co.nz