In September 2011, Volkswagen will be releasing a number of new models in the British market, including the 2012 Tiguan.
The revised and refreshed Tiguan crossover that looks better than ever and is better equipped than ever, stats at £21,085 and ends to £28,020.
The car will be be available with two or four wheel drive, and two front-end design for on and off-road driving. One has a front end biased towards on-road driving with an 18 degree angle of approach while an ‘Escape’ model has a 28 degree angle of approach and additional technologies for off-road driving. Very thoughtful!
As for the engines, you can choose between three petrol units, including a twin-charged 1.4-litre TSI with 160 PS (up from 150 in previous generation), a 2.0-litre TSI with 180 PS and a 2.0-litre TSI with 210 PS (previously 200 PS), or three diesels, including a 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS, and a 2.0-litre common rail TDI with 140 and 170 PS.
Besides the usual equipments and features that are offered with the car (see below), the 2012 Tiguan also comes with a number of options are available for the first time, such as Kessy (Keyless Entry and Start System), the RNS 315 satellite navigation system, Lane Assist (which helps prevent accidents caused by the driver drifting out of the lane) and Light Assist which switches between dipped and main beam depending on oncoming traffic. It even gets XDS electronic differential lock – as fitted to the Golf GTI. A functional extension of the electronic locks already integrated via ESP, XDS improves handling when driving quickly through bends.
New Tiguan line-up with pricing
| Trim level | Engine derivative | CO2, g/km | Price, £ RRP OTR |
| S | 1.4 TSI 160 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 156 | 21,085 |
| S | 1.4 TSI 160 PS 4WD 6spd man | 178 | 21,990 |
| S | 2.0 TDI 110 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 139 | 21,730 |
| S | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 139 | 22,280 |
| S | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man | 150 | 23,280 |
| S | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd | 158 | 24,775 |
| SE | 1.4 TSI 160 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 156 | 23,450 |
| SE | 1.4 TSI 160 PS 4WD 6spd man | 178 | 24,355 |
| SE | 2.0 TSI 180 PS 4WD 6spd man | 199 | 25,185 |
| SE | 2.0 TSI 180 PS 4WD DSG 7spd | 199 | 26,675 |
| SE | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 139 | 24,645 |
| SE | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man | 150 | 25,645 |
| SE | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd | 158 | 27,170 |
| SE | 2.0 TDI 170 PS 4WD 6spd man | 158 | 26,325 |
| Sport | 1.4 TSI 160 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 156 | 23,920 |
| Sport | 1.4 TSI 160 PS 4WD 6spd man | 178 | 24,825 |
| Sport | 2.0 TSI 180 PS 4WD 6spd man | 199 | 25,655 |
| Sport | 2.0 TSI 210 PS 4WD 6spd man | 199 | 26,530 |
| Sport | 2.0 TSI 210 PS 4WD DSG 7 Spd | 199 | 28,020 |
| Sport | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man | 139 | 25,115 |
| Sport | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man | 150 | 26,115 |
| Sport | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd | 158 | 27,640 |
| Sport | 2.0 TDI 170 PS 4WD 6spd man | 158 | 26,795 |
| Escape | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man | 150 | 25,840 |
| Escape | 2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd | 158 | 27,335 |
Four trim levels available: S, SE, Sport and Escape. All models will be well equipped, with 16-inch alloy wheels, Climatic air conditioning, DAB radio and alarm standard on even the entry-level S. SE adds 17-inch alloys, 2Zone electronic air conditioning, Park Assist, iPod and Bluetooth preparation plus Fatigue Detection system (as fitted to the new Passat) as standard. Sport versions gain multi-function steering wheel and Bluetooth connectivity, plus chrome plated roof rails, heat insulated and tinted glass from the B-pillar back, sport seats, front fog lights and sports suspension among other items. The new Escape model features comfort and convenience features (including Bluetooth and multi-function steering wheel) which were not previously available, reflecting a change in customer demands for off-road capability and a high level of equipment.
