

James Wong
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan review
Pros
- Premium finishes and tech
- Punchy turbo performance
- Practical interior packaging
Cons
- No hybrid option... yet
- Pricier than Asian rivals
- Squeaky mirror on our tester
10 Days Ago
The new Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $59,990 for the.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo (132kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo (140kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 Tiguan is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being Wolfsburg Edition.


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10 Days Ago
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2024
$43,990
2025
$44,990
2026
$45,650
2025
$50,690
2026
$51,450
2025
$55,990
2026
$56,850
2024
$57,090
2024
$60,590
2024
$63,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,509 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,839 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,099 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm |
| Load Capacity | 452 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
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The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the undefined which has 162kW of power and 350nm of torque from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Tiguan may be manufactured in Germany, Germany, Germany, Germany, Germany, Germany, Mexico, Mexico, Mexico, Mexico or Mexico.
The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the undefined which weighs 2320 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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