About 45,000 2018 VW Tiguan crossover SUVs equipped with panoramic moonroofs will be recalled over an LED ambient light unit that can catch fire, the NHTSA said Tuesday. The affected 2018 Tiguans were built between December 8, 2016, and July 7, 2018. After July 7, the design of the LED ambient...Read More»
A lot can happen in 11 years. Or, in the case of the 2018 VW Tiguan Limited, not much at all. Speaking with Cars Direct, VW on Wednesday, a VW spokesman confirmed that the slow-selling, dated Tiguan Limited will be discontinued after the 2018 model year. Through the first five months of 2018, VW...Read More»
Volkswagen has dramatically sliced the base price of certain versions of its newly redesigned compact crossover. The 2018 VW Tiguan's base price has been cut by as much as $2,180. First reported by Automotive News, the lower prices apply to S, SE, and SEL trim levels. Here's a look at the new...Read More»
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line has a spicy look, but it's not matched by any additional underhood or suspension muscle. The automaker announced Tuesday that it will offer what it's calling a "performance-inspired" R-Line appearance package on Tiguan SEL and SEL trim levels. The package runs...Read More»
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover holds up well in crashes, but its headlights aren't up to par. That's according to crash-test results released Thursday by the IIHS. The new-for-2018 Tiguan delivered far superior crash-test results than its predecessor, which is still sold as the Tiguan...Read More»
The Volkswagen Tiguan used to be the automotive equivalent of Vegemite: it worked over there, but not here. For 2018, Volkswagen has thoroughly redesigned its Tiguan with American buyers—rather than European families—in mind. Yes, there are better cup holders. Yes, the seats are wider...Read More»
An all-new version of the Volkswagen Tiguan with seating for up to seven is in dealers now, but if you've got a hankering for the old model, VW has a value-laden option for you. The German automaker is releasing a low-price version called the 2017 Tiguan Limited available now from $22,860 including...Read More»
We’ve paid our respects to “sport” leaving “sport utility vehicle,” but we haven’t yet found closure. We held on to the last vestiges of SUVs to the bitter end. Probably too long. We started calling them “crossovers” so we wouldn’t be reminded...Read More»
When it arrives in dealerships later this summer, the new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan will cost $26,245 to start, the automaker announced Wednesday. A fully loaded VW Tiguan can cost $40,445. Volkswagen also announced that the Tiguan would inherit the superlative warranty that the new, bigger 2018...Read More»
A new Volkswagen Tiguan is coming, and with it, a new generation for the German brand's lauded line of 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. Still part of what VW calls the EA888 family, the new Gen 3B will eventually arrive in the Passat and Beetle, although that's only what VW is confirming...Read More»
Hinrich J. Woebcken smiles early in the morning, even though he might not have much reason to. It’s early at the 2017 Geneva motor show. The next 24 hours will be a grueling combination of endless interviews, internal meetings, and if he’s lucky, a break for currywurst. He wolfs down an...Read More»
Conservative is the name of the game, more room inside is the Tiguan's new aim. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is finally here, and it's now a three-row crossover. Although we need to talk about that in a minute. ALSO SEE: Nissan Rogue Sport video preview The new Tiguan borrows a lot from the Atlas...Read More»
When most people go shopping for a new car, they go with a list of criteria--features that they absolutely must have in their new ride. These are typically things like good fuel economy, high-tech safety features, intuitive infotainment systems, and, according to some people, cup holders. One item...Read More»
Don’t get too eager to go put an all-new Volkswagen Tiguan, introduced this past week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in your driveway. You won’t find this new utility vehicle at dealerships this month, this year, or possibly even next year (very late calendar-year 2016 or early 2017 is...Read More»
Small SUVs are big business in America, but for Volkswagen there's a lot of room to grow. The current VW Tiguan hasn't been a big seller--but with a new version, all that could change. At the 2015 Frankfurt auto show, VW gave us a first look at the 2017 Tiguan. ALSO SEE: 2017 Bentley Bentayga...Read More»
Volkswagen has issued a massive recall for 420,000 CC, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Passat, and Tiguan vehicles registered in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those models could suffer from a flawed component that may prevent a...Read More»
Volkswagen has announced that in about two years it will launch a three-row version of its Tiguan compact crossover, for sale in the U.S. market and built in Mexico. To achieve that, the company is investing another one billion dollars into its Puebla plant, and for tooling that will be used by the...Read More»
Volkswagen has announced a recall of Tiguan SUVs from the 2009-2014 model years. The recall affects some 189,000 vehicles, 151,000 of which are registered in the U.S. READ: 2015 Cadillac Escalade Gets Quickest Refresh Ever, Plus $90,270 Platinum Edition According to Detroit News, the Tiguan's...Read More»
It hasn't been an easy ride for Volkswagen -- at least not in the U.S., and not for the past several years. According to Bloomberg, however, the company is attempting to reverse its fortunes with a slew of new SUVs to lure Americans back to the brand. VOLKSWAGEN'S WOES While VW sub-brands like Audi...Read More»
