VW is redesigning its best-selling car: How much the new Tiguan will cost – and what buyers will get

Since the introduction of the first Volkswagen Tiguan in 2007, the family SUV has been the German auto giant’s best-selling model.

So when a new version comes out, chefs want to make sure they have all the right ingredients to ensure that success continues.

The third-generation Tiguan is due to arrive in showrooms from next year and among the numerous changes is a plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV) that offers three times the average UK daily mileage in all-electric mode.

Here we present all the innovations in detail and reveal how much the Tiguan will cost when the first examples arrive on British soil next spring.

VW’s best-selling model for over a decade is getting a makeover: it’s the new third-generation SUV Tiguan – and ultimately the last to be sold with a combustion engine under the hood

How popular is the Tiguan? The first two generations sold more than 7.5 million units worldwide in a 15-year cycle – the period during which demand for SUVs soared and every other vehicle segment took a back seat.

Tiguan buyers will be able to order from a fresh new range of engines from next year and benefit from a range of new technologies housed within the family car’s interior.

Undoubtedly the last Tiguan to be introduced with internal combustion engines under the hood. This third generation car has the choice of TDI turbodiesels, TSI turbo petrols, eTSI mild hybrids and finally a new plug-in “eHybrid” system.

All are connected to VW’s proven and market-leading automatic DSG transmission.

As with the new Passat wagon introduced last month, the transmission controls have been moved to a lever behind the steering wheel rather than the traditional lever in the center console.

VW has sold more than 7.5 million Tiguans since its introduction in 2007. This makes it the brand’s bestseller worldwide

Various engines are available for the third generation car: TDI turbodiesel; TSI turbo petrol engine; eTSI mild hybrid; and an “eHybrid” plug-in

The latter engine is a stepping stone for Volkswagen’s transition to electric vehicles.

That’s because the PHEV can travel 62 miles when the 19.7 kWh battery is fully charged. And thanks to the DC fast-charging capacity, it should take minutes – not hours – for electric mode to get more range.

With Brits traveling an average of 7,400 miles per year, this equates to daily usage of 20 miles per day.

Essentially, this means the Tiguan PHEV can be driven like a full electric vehicle for almost three days before the average user relies on the combustion engine without recharging.

However, if you want to use your Tiguan off-road – which, to be fair, very few Brits do – you’ll need to opt for the 4Motion 2.0-litre diesel or petrol.

In terms of looks, the design is slimmer all around to make the boxy proportions as aerodynamic as possible.

The PHEV can travel 62 miles when the 19.7 kWh battery is fully charged. Brits travel an average of 20 miles per day

The front of the Tiguan adopts the matrix LED headlights from the electric ID series. The rear light cluster extends across the entire trunk panel and is similar to the smaller T-Cross

The front end features the familiar face of the “ID” electric vehicle range, with a large lower grille and the HD Matrix LED lights of its battery-powered sister models.

Moving to the rear, the Tiguan features a small spoiler over the rear window and a light beam similar to that already seen on the smaller T-Cross.

In terms of dimensions, VW has made the new SUV 30mm longer than before, which should result in a little more interior space.

The trunk volume of the non-PHEV models has also increased by 37 liters, so that the total volume is now 652 liters.

The focus is on the new infotainment system, VW’s latest MIB4 system.

Volkswagen promises more space than before, including improved headroom all around compared to its predecessor Tiguan

The Tiguan comes with a 12.9-inch infotainment display as standard. However, if you upgrade to higher trim levels, you get a 15-inch laptop-sized screen

Each version is equipped with VW’s automatic DSG transmission. As with the new Passat station wagon unveiled last month, the controls have been moved to a lever behind the steering wheel

By default this means a 12.9-inch display, but higher trim levels get a 15-inch laptop-sized screen.

These compliments a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that can be customized in four different view models.

Another smart feature is a rotary knob in the center console that allows users to adjust the “atmosphere” of the vehicle. This means that you can set the Tiguan to the sportiest suspension and drivetrain setting at the touch of a button, while the interior lights up red. Alternatively, this can be toned down to more calming tones and a more calming vehicle response.

By extending the Tiguan’s length and wheelbase, Volkswagen is increasing the legroom of rear passengers

The trunk volume of the non-PHEV models has also increased by 37 liters, so that the total volume is now 652 liters

What most of you want to know now is how much it will cost…

No UK specifications have been clarified yet, but in Germany the entry-level version will start at €36,600, which is around £31,300. However, the current cheapest DSG-equipped second-generation version currently costs £33,650 in the UK. So expect a small price increase when it eventually hits the market.

The surcharge for the PHEV version will be significantly higher.

The third-generation Tiguan will go on sale in its home country from February 2024 and in the UK from spring 2024.