Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that pricing for the 2022 Tiguan compact SUV will start at $25,995. The refreshed Tiguan features new styling and updated technology that will further its appeal in one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. market.
The Tiguan will offer four trim levels, all powered by an efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine with 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive or 4Motion® all-wheel drive is available on the first three trims, while the top-of-range model features standard 4Motion®. All Tiguan models are equipped with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth power delivery. A third row of seats, rare in the compact SUV segment, is standard on front-wheel-drive models; all-wheel-drive models only come with two rows.
The refreshed Tiguan sharpens its exterior styling with a completely revised front end, new LED light signature with available illuminated light line flanking the VW logo, and optional updated R-Line design elements. Four new wheel designs—from the standard 17-inch aluminum alloys to 18- , 19- , and 20-inch wheels—along with eight available colors offer owners multiple ways to customize the vehicle for their style and driving needs. New interior colors include Cinnamon leatherette and Noisette leather.
The 2022 Tiguan boasts updated technology throughout its cabin, as the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit instrument cluster now comes standard with an 8-inch display (10-inch Digital Cockpit Pro available). Also standard is Volkswagen Car-Net® with in-car Wi-Fi capability when you subscribe to a data plan. From the second trim in the revised lineup, MIB3 infotainment is standard along with wireless charging and wireless App-Connect for compatible devices.
Heated front seats are now standard, with a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats as available options. Models from the second trim level up receive a next-generation Climatronic® Touch interface for climate control and a power tailgate, while R-Line models get a leather-wrapped steering wheel with touch islands and sliders. Additional available features include leatherette or leather seating surfaces, power driver and passenger seats, panoramic sunroof, Fender® Premium Audio, and 15-color ambient lighting.
The IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance suite will be standard on all but the base model Tiguan. IQ.DRIVE includes Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring), Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor), Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go, Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance), and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). The base model Tiguan comes standard with Front Assist, Side Assist, and Rear Traffic Alert, and can be optioned with the IQ.DRIVE package to round out the feature set. Other available driver assistance technologies include Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights), Park Assist (Parking Steering Assistant), and Dynamic Road Sign Recognition.
The Tiguan is expected to reach U.S. dealers in the third quarter of 2021.
MODEL LINEUP | Destination for all trims is $1,195
S
The Tiguan S starts at $25,995 MSRP for front-wheel drive and $27,495 for 4Motion AWD. It features standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; LED headlights and taillights, with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs); black roof rails; body-colored heated side mirrors with turn signal; KESSY® keyless access with push-button start; remote start and alarm preparation; rearview camera; Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with 8-inch display; Car-Net; Wi-Fi capability (requires subscription); Composition Color MIB2 infotainment with a 6.5-inch touchscreen and six-speaker sound system; two USB-C ports; App-Connect; Bluetooth® connectivity for compatible devices; multifunction steering wheel; cloth seating; heated front seats; sliding and folding 40:20:40 second row seat; third-row seat with easy entry (front-wheel-drive models only); and trailer hitch preparation.
The IQ.DRIVE® package is available on S trims for $895 and rounds out the driver assistance suite with Active Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist), Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Travel Assist, and Emergency Assist. The Convenience Package is included with the IQ.DRIVE package, and offers auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel.
SE
Building from the S trim, the Tiguan SE starts at $29,495 for FWD, and $30,995 for 4Motion. Standard features include: 18-inch alloy wheels; silver roof rails; full IQ.DRIVE driver assistance suite; 8-inch Composition Media MIB3 infotainment with voice control; wireless phone charging and wireless App-Connect for compatible devices; four USB-C ports; SiriusXM® with 360L (three-month trial); leatherette multifunction steering wheel and seating surfaces; dual-zone Climatronic Touch automatic climate control; 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar support; heated washer nozzles and wiper park; auto-dimming rearview mirror; rain-sensing wipers; power tailgate; alarm; and remote start. A panoramic sunroof is available for $1,200.
SE R-Line Black
The SE R-Line Black model is priced at $32,295 for FWD or $33,795 for 4Motion. Building from the SE trim, standard features include: 19-inch black alloy wheels; R-Line bumpers and side sills with black accents; R-Line badges; black roof rails; exterior and interior chrome; black headliner; panoramic sunroof; front and rear Park Distance Control; R-Line perforated leather-wrapped touch sport steering wheel; and 15-color ambient lighting.
SEL R-Line
The top-of-the-line SEL R-Line models are priced at $36,595 and include standard 4Motion all-wheel drive. Building from the SE R-Line Black trim, standard features include: 20-inch silver alloy wheels; illuminated light line in the grille; LED headlights with the Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS) and integrated cornering and poor weather light; Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights); Park Assist (Parking Steering Assistant); Area View (Overhead View Camera); Dynamic Road Sign Recognition; 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro; Discover Media MIB3 infotainment with navigation; Fender® Premium Audio; R-Line bumpers and side sills; heated steering wheel; leather seating surfaces; driver seat with three-position memory; 8-way power passenger seat with 2-way lumbar; ventilated front seats; and Easy Open/Easy Close tailgate.
