Volkswagen Tiguan 2024– car dimensions: 4539 mm long, 1842 mm wide and 1658 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,598 kg. Braked towing is 2,200 kg.
The cabin has a standard 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Digital Cockpit Pro is standard. Climate control is automatic Climatronic, one-zone on base and three-zone on higher trims. Adaptive cruise control is standard. Driver aids include standard Front Assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Side Assist blind spot warning with rear traffic alert, and Lane Assist lane keeping. Reversing camera is standard. Parking sensors are available on higher trims.
Boot space is 652 litres with rear seats up and 1650 litres with seats folded. The rear bench slides and reclines for flexible loading. An adjustable floor is available on many versions.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 2200 kg depending on engine and drivetrain, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is around 500 kg depending on specification. Trailer preparation and hitch are available as options or accessories.
The cabin uses high-quality materials with a clean digital layout of large screens and ambient lighting options. Higher grades offer ergoActive seats with multi-way power adjustment, lumbar support, massage programs, heating and ventilation that can activate automatically by temperature. An optional acoustic glass package cuts wind and road noise. A panoramic glass roof is available or standard on upper grades for a brighter open feel. Rear seats slide and recline with available outer heating.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating with strong child protection scores
Standard IQ.DRIVE suite includes adaptive cruise, lane keeping, emergency braking with pedestrian detection and side assist
Fixed or flexible service regimes available depending on driving style
Mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains offered for lower consumption and electric daily range
Carefree maintenance covers initial scheduled services on some markets
Fuel use benefits from improved aerodynamics and a choice of mild-hybrid petrol, conventional petrol and diesel, plus plug-in hybrids that deliver around 100 km of electric range for short trips. Long journeys combine electric and combustion power for extended overall range. All versions use dual-clutch automatic gearboxes.
Servicing follows either a fixed schedule of roughly yearly intervals or a flexible LongLife system that can stretch oil changes based on sensor data for oil condition and driving patterns. Higher-mileage or severe-use cars stay closer to the shorter fixed cycle. Brake fluid and filters follow separate time or distance checks.
Safety equipment starts with a full set of airbags including a centre airbag, plus the IQ.DRIVE package of adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane assist, front assist autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear traffic alert. Park Assist with memory and remote functions is available. The body structure uses hot-formed steel for crash protection.
Keeping the car involves the standard manufacturer warranty plus optional service plans that prepay inspections. Connected services can send vehicle health reports and help schedule dealer visits. Regular checks of sunroof drains and AWD fluid where fitted keep long-term ownership straightforward.
Length 4539 mm, Width 1842 mm, Height 1658 mm, Wheelbase 2677 mm (Tiguan 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen UK press kit and Austrian brochure.