New Volkswagen Tiguan detailed
Fresh looks, extra driver assistance tech and more for VW’s popular mid-size SUVVolkswagen Australia has released grade and specification details for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is set to land in showrooms around April next year.
Updated with a fresh design, new engines and extra equipment, the Tiguan range is set to be restored as Volkswagen’s most popular model in Australia – it currently sits behind the Golf and Amarok – and as a key rival to other mid-size SUVs such as the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.
To eventually be available in both regular five-seat and seven-seat Allspace configuration, the Tiguan’s physical changes are headlined by a larger front grille shrouded by new LED headlights and updated bumper, while at the rear there are new tail-lights, a redesigned bumper and the letters ‘TIGUAN’ emblazoned on the tailgate.
Volkswagen Australia says the Tiguan range will be available with the full suite of IQ Drive assist system as standard, which bundles advanced safety tech such as front assist, low-speed and high-speed autonomous emergency braking (AEB), and much more.
Inside, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan range embraces wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto while also adopting USB-C power ports.
A new multifunction ‘digital’ steering wheel will be offered, while a redesigned centre fascia incorporates a new touch-screen display with Volkswagen’s latest MIB3 software.
In overseas markets, every new Tiguan model will come paired standard with the car-maker’s digital instrument cluster, however Australian prospects on this front remain unknown.
Volkswagen isn’t forthcoming on local pricing at this stage, but has confirmed the new Tiguan range will be available in Australia in a choice of three grades: Tiguan Life, Tiguan Elegance and Tiguan R-Line.
Anchoring the range at an estimated price of about $30,000 plus on-road costs, the Tiguan 110TSI FWD Life model employs a 110kW 1.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, while the Tiguan 132TSI 4MOTION opts for a more powerful 132kW 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder that channels drive to all four wheels.
The Tiguan Elegance brings the option of the Golf GTI-spec 162TSI 4MOTION, an all-wheel drive 162kW 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four, as well as diesel power in the form of the 140TDI 4MOTION with a 2.0-litre oil-burner (140kW/400Nm).
The same two engine choices reside in the top spec Tiguan R-Line, which adopts a sportier bent in its styling and interior fitment.
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