{"id":78724,"date":"2026-02-06T16:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/890073183"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:26:07","slug":"2nd-gen-volkswagen-tiguan-a-tech-leader-in-the-compact-suv-segment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/2nd-gen-volkswagen-tiguan-a-tech-leader-in-the-compact-suv-segment\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd-Gen Volkswagen Tiguan: A Tech Leader in the Compact SUV Segment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For its second act, the <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/volkswagen\/tiguan\/2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volkswagen Tiguan<\/a> made an especially major push to deliver some of the segment&#8217;s best tech and interfaces, helping create a competitive advantage. This was an era where Volkswagen was delivering some of its best driver-facing technologies yet.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Today, these help make the <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/volkswagen\/tiguan\/generations\/\" target=\"_blank\">2022-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan<\/a> an especially enticing second-hand buy for shoppers after some of the very best <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/evolution-infotainment-screen\/\" target=\"_blank\">infotainment<\/a> and display functionality in the game right now. Below, we&#8217;ll dig into why the final years of the second-generation Tiguan were a tech-lover&#8217;s dream, and what you&#8217;ll pay for a used copy of this vintage today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"marketplace-vignette\">\n<div class=\"img\">\n<img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg?w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"dark\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace.svg\" alt=\"CB Marketplace Logo\"><br \/>\n<img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg?w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/cb-marketplace-light.svg\" class=\"light\" alt=\"CB Marketplace Logo\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">Find <b>2022 Volkswagen Tiguan<\/b> and more cars for sale on our <b>Marketplace<\/b><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"btn\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/volkswagen\/tiguan\/2022\/for-sale\/\">Shop Now<br \/>\n<img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg?w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/marketplace\/white-arrow.svg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-tiguan-arrived-late-with-a-powerful-surprise\"> The Tiguan Arrived Late With A Powerful Surprise <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2009-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Rear 3\/4\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-3_4-2.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>A rear three-quarter shot of a&nbsp;2009-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When the first-generation Tiguan arrived for the 2009 model year, it was late to the small SUV party. This was a brand-new machine with no predecessor, instead fitting into Volkswagen&#8217;s SUV lineup below the larger and pricier <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/volkswagen\/touareg\/2017\/\" target=\"_blank\">Touareg<\/a> (launched for the 2004 model year). The Tiguan had its work cut out for it, since the competition was already highly established, and more was on the way. By the time the Tiguan launched, the <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/honda\/cr-v\/2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">CR-V<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/toyota\/rav4\/2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">RAV4<\/a> were in their third generations. You could even buy the RAV4 with a V6 if you were after something a little gutsy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2019 Volkswagen Tiguan (1)\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2019 Volkswagen Tiguan<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Speaking of gutsy, the early Tiguan days helped define the nameplate as a sporty and athletic choice among its competitive set. At the time, the use of turbocharged engines wasn&#8217;t widespread in compact segments, especially among SUVs. Still, a new, next-generation Volkswagen turbo engine called the <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/the-upgrades-that-change-the-game-for-the-audi-s3-and-vw-golf-r\/\" target=\"_blank\">EA888<\/a> was rolling out widely. You&#8217;d find it under the hood of the <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cars\/volkswagen\/golf-gti\/\" target=\"_blank\">GTI<\/a> of the day, as that model helped lead a broader shift to turbo engines in affordable performance cars.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card article article-card small no-badge active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"genesis-g70-manual-sports-sedan-affordable-bargain-2026\" data-nosnippet>  <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"genesis g70 manaual gearbox main\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/genesis-g70-manaual-gearbox-main.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1\">  <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/genesis-g70-manual-sports-sedan-affordable-bargain-2026\/\" title=\"The Final Genesis Sports Sedan With A Manual Gearbox Is A Steal In 2026\" target=\"_blank\"> The Final Genesis Sports Sedan With A Manual Gearbox Is A Steal In 2026 <\/a> <\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">You can buy this three-pedal, turbocharged Genesis for a bargain today.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Tiguan was one of the first models built around the new-generation EA888 engine, giving it, basically, the soul of a GTI. With the GTI&#8217;s high-performing, high-efficiency reputation in its sails, the Tiguan quickly earned a reputation as the &#8220;GTI of SUVs&#8221;. In this way, both the GTI and Tiguan were responsible in part for an increasing push to turbo engines in their segments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2009-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Front 3\/4 Driving\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2009-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-front-3_4-driving.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>A front three-quarter shot of a&nbsp;2009-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan driving<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Still, that early Tiguan wasn&#8217;t for everyone. It liked premium-grade gas, which is a dealbreaker for some shoppers. Its interior space and (especially) cargo dimensions were easily outgunned by various competitors, too. Ultimately, by the end of the Tiguan&#8217;s first generation in the mid 2010s, it had established itself as one of the best driving machines in the segment.<\/p>\n<p>A changing market landscape and increased competitive pressure forced the second-generation Tiguan to advance on all fronts when it arrived for the 2018 model year. By now, competitors like the <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/cx-5-most-important-mazda-ever-made\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mazda CX-5 were challenging its position as a favorite among driving enthusiasts<\/a>. Many competitors had switched to turbocharged engines, reducing the Tiguan&#8217;s former performance advantage. Further, a main competitor, the Toyota RAV4, was about to go on sale with a new, high-performing Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Prime variation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2019 Volkswagen Tiguan (3)\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-3.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2019 Volkswagen Tiguan<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> In a nutshell? The competition was becoming extremely fierce, and the second-generation Tiguan would have to step things up right across the board. When it arrived for the 2018 model year, the second-generation unit focused on reducing fuel costs and improving space and flexibility. Engineers focused on improving fuel efficiency, building on the machine&#8217;s much-loved refinement, integrating the latest AWD technologies, and pushing style and tech to new levels. The second-generation Tiguan was 10.6 inches longer than its predecessor, offered up 58 percent more cargo space, and came with an available third seating row for the first time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align summary>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\">\n<p>Volkswagen Tiguan Competitors<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Honda CR-V<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Ford Escape<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Toyota RAV4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Chevrolet Equinox<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Mazda CX-5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Subaru Forester<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Hyundai Tucson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Nissan Rogue<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Kia Sportage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Mitsubishi Outlander<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Elsewhere, a major push on driver technology was deployed. From its 2018 launch, the second-generation Tiguan offered the MIB II infotainment system as standard, with one of the most comprehensive connected car suites in the industry. The central touchscreen was a 6.5-inch display in standard guise, while the SE, SEL and SEL Premium grades got a glass-covered 8-inch screen.<\/p>\n<p>This gave drivers an experience like a high-end tablet or smartphone, a full generation ahead of the dated, more primitive units found in competitors from Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and elsewhere. The Tiguan&#8217;s 2018 infotainment screen system could even detect an incoming fingertip and light up additional buttons or features on-screen only when they might be needed, reducing display clutter.<\/p>\n<p>The Tiguan had now leapfrogged most of the competition with an infotainment suite that was a full generation ahead and flaunted one of the brightest, clearest, most colorful, and fastest-responding touchscreens in an affordable SUV.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-12.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan interior detail shot of climate controls<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> There was also a major push towards comprehensive safety technology. When the second-generation Tiguan launched, the industry was undergoing a major push towards expanded standard safety system content. Accordingly, all units were standard or available with a rearview camera, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Monitoring, Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Assist, Park Distance Control, Maneuver Braking, ParkPilot, High Beam Control, Light Assist, and an Overhead View Camera.<\/p>\n<p>If you were hitting the market in search of an affordable SUV with all of the latest safety and infotainment gadgets, the second-generation Tiguan was a must-drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card article article-card small no-badge active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"2025-volkswagen-tiguan-first-drive-review\" data-nosnippet>  <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2025-Volkswagen-Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1\">  <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/2025-volkswagen-tiguan-first-drive-review\/\" title=\"2025 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive Review: Finding Its Mojo\" target=\"_blank\"> 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive Review: Finding Its Mojo <\/a> <\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">With a new, stiffer platform and much-improved interior, VW&#8217;s small SUV has returned to its spunky roots.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-2022-to-2024-update-stepped-up-the-tech\"> The 2022 to 2024 Update Stepped Up The Tech <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-19.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan front angle while parked<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>From the basis of the 2018 Tiguan, things stepped up another notch for a 2022 model year update. By now, the Tiguan was the bestselling VW in the US and the world. To keep the momentum going, the look was revised, LED headlights were standard, and the latest interior and technology suite within was stepped up another notch.<\/p>\n<p>Now, trim grades above the most basic S version came standard with remote start and a dual-zone climate control system that could be voice-controlled with natural language. A 30-color ambient lighting system was standard in the R-Line models, and linked to its drive modes. The Tiguan could also talk to Amazon Alexa for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>For 2022 onward, all Tiguan models carried on with the screens that debuted in 2018, though the software within was updated. The low-cost Tiguan S got the smaller 6.5-inch screen; all other trim grades ran the third-generation modular infotainment matrix (MIB3), with the glass-covered 8-inch display. Four USB-C ports were included.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-6.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan interior detail shot of infotainment screen with IQ Drive<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Even bigger news was the latest Tiguan&#8217;s switch to an all-digital instrument cluster, standard on all models and deployed in two versions. The S, SE, and SE R-Line Black models got an 8-inch digital instrument cluster display with customizable widgets. The SEL R-Line boots the smaller screen in favor of a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro offering that can be completely reconfigured. This top version of the Digital Cockpit system has three views, including full-screen navigation and a 21-option custom data display.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re test-driving slightly-used SUVs, you&#8217;ll likely encounter a few instrument clusters with partial or full digital instrumentation, and you&#8217;ll likely find the Volkswagen&#8217;s system to be one of the best when it comes to graphics, display quality, and overall responsiveness. In fact, the technologies deployed in the latest Tiguan&#8217;s cabin had helped Volkswagen earn a trophy rack worth of recognition from industry user experience authorities in recent years. The Fender stereo system introduced in 2018 was also upgraded for 2022 to be the Tiguan&#8217;s most powerful stereo yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-5.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan interior view of front seats<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> On the safety front, things stepped up another notch. By the Tiguan&#8217;s 2022 update, the automaker was rolling out its IQ.Drive system across the model range. Now, Volkswagen&#8217;s very latest safety and driver assist features all lived under one umbrella, and improvements abounded. These included new innovations like the Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS), which kills the Tiguan&#8217;s fuel supply, unlocks the doors, and activates lights and hazards after a collision for added safety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Side Angle Sunset\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-15.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan side angle while parked<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System was now on board, too, automatically engaging the Tiguan&#8217;s brakes after an initial crash to help mitigate subsequent impacts. From 2022 onwards, the Tiguan could display road signs in its instrument cluster, make subtle steering corrections to magnetize the vehicle to the center of its lane, and even steer autonomously during parking maneuvers. Interestingly, in the event of driver incapacitation, the 2022 Tiguan is one of a small number of vehicles on the road with the ability to bring the vehicle to a slow and controlled stop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card article article-card small no-badge active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"2026-kia-k4-hatchback-first-drive-review\" data-nosnippet>  <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"kia hatchback_2026\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kia-hatchback_2026.png?q=49&fit=crop&w=220&h=182&dpr=2&ssl=1\">  <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> <a href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/2026-kia-k4-hatchback-first-drive-review\/\" title=\"2026 Kia K4 Hatchback First Drive: Kia Can't Stop Hitting Home Runs\" target=\"_blank\"> 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback First Drive: Kia Can&#8217;t Stop Hitting Home Runs <\/a> <\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">There&#8217;s a new budget car that sports tons of features and a superb price tag &#8211; another win for Kia?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"you-can-get-a-mountain-of-tech-for-15-000\"> You Can Get A Mountain Of Tech For $15,000 <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-1.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan interior view of steering wheel and dash<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Remember: equipment packaging saw the S trim grade positioned as the value leader, with key tech and safety system features largely standard on the SE trim grade above.<\/p>\n<p>With a third-generation Tiguan fresh to market in 2025, units from the 2022 to 2024 model years represent an enticing blend of remaining warranty coverage, cost savings, and that delicious array of the latest high-tech features. According to data from the used car market, the cheapest units of this vintage can dip below $11,000 if you don&#8217;t mind driving a base-model unit with an odometer reading reaching towards the mid-100,000-mile range.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align summary>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"8\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Selected Specifications<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"> <\/th>\n<td>\n<p><strong>2024 VW Tiguan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>2024 Honda CR-V<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>2024 Toyota RAV4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Engine<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>2.0-liter I4 gas turbo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1.5-liter I4 gas turbo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2.5-liter I4 gas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Power<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>184 hp @ 6,000 rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>190 hp @ 6,000 rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>203 hp @ 6,600 rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Torque<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>221 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>0-60 (approx)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>8.2 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>8.0 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>8.1 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>A $15,000 budget will handily see you into a 2022 to 2024 Tiguan with well under 100,000 miles on the odometer, perhaps even half that amount on a base-model Tiguan S. At this price point, the top R-Line trim grades still tend towards a 100,000-mile odometer reading, however. <\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Volkswagen&quot;\">\n<figure>   <img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Volkswagen Tiguan\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static0.carbuzzimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-volkswagen-tiguan-13.jpg?q=49&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=2&ssl=1\"><figcaption>2024 Volkswagen Tiguan rear three-quarters angle while parked<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Volkswagen<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got $20,000 to spend, the Tiguan world is your oyster. Here, you&#8217;ll find a full assortment of units in the lower trim grades that probably haven&#8217;t seen their first oil change; we&#8217;re talking 6,000 miles or less. For a top-dog R-Line unit at that same $20,000 spend, expect 20,000 miles or more. Incidentally, that probably makes the Tiguan SE of this vintage the best all-around value for the shopper who wants all the gadgets, but not the extra spend on the flagship trim grade.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong> Volkswagen<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id> <\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; , and pushing style and <span class=\"match\">tech<\/span> to new levels. The &#8230; major push towards comprehensive safety <span class=\"match\">technology<\/span>. When the second-generation &#8230; value leader, with key <span class=\"match\">tech<\/span> and safety system features largely &#8230; array of the latest high-<span class=\"match\">tech<\/span> features. According to data &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","wpcat-1-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78724\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}