2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan



Volkswagen's first compact SUV, the Tiguan takes on the segment popularized by the Honda CR-V. This four-door, five-passenger SUV is sized at the smaller end of the segment with proportions similar to the Kia Sportage. The standard engine is Volkswagen's, 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 200-bhp. This exceeds the output of other larger displacement four-cylinders in the segment, but falls short of the V6 power offered in some models. Fuel economy is average at 21/27 for AWD models. The Tiguan is offered in three trim levels ranging from the base S model to the top SEL model. The base S model is well equipped, but includes steel wheels with wheel covers on the least expensive model. The SE trim level adds simulated leather seating and a premium audio system. The top SEL trim level includes real leather seating, HID headlights, automatic climate control and keyless operation. All-wheel-drive is about a $2000 option on all trim levels. With pricing for the SE and SEL models in the low thirties, the Tiguan carries a premium price several thousand dollars higher than some of the alternatives.

What's New

The Tiguan wears new styling in the front and rear. Some models receive HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights.

Configurations

Model/Trim/PackageEngineMPGOriginal MSRP
Tiguan S 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) M6 FWD 18 / 26 / TBD $22,840
Tiguan S 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 FWD 22 / 27 / TBD $24,340
Tiguan S 4MOTION 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 AWD 21 / 27 / TBD $26,295
Tiguan S Sunroof 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 FWD 22 / 27 / TBD $25,940
Tiguan S 4MOTION Sunroof 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 AWD 21 / 27 / TBD $27,895
Tiguan SE 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 FWD 22 / 27 / TBD $28,635
Tiguan SE 4MOTION 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 AWD 21 / 27 / TBD $30,590
Tiguan SE Sunroof/Navi 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 FWD 22 / 27 / TBD $30,525
Tiguan SE 4MOTION Sunroof/Navi 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 AWD 21 / 27 / TBD $32,480
Tiguan SEL 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 FWD 22 / 27 / TBD $33,975
Tiguan SEL 4MOTION 2.0l I4 T (200 bhp) A6 AWD 21 / 27 / TBD $35,930