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Volkswagen Australia names the next member of its growing SUV family
Volkswagen Australia is getting a new SUV to slot in above the Tiguan and below the Touareg, but it hasn't confirmed yet when it's coming.
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
New from
$41,390 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 8.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
Last updated Sep 25, 2025The five-seat (non-Allspace) Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the most refined and nice-to-drive medium SUVs on sale, with pricing that sits vaguely between the price-led entry brands and premium Europeans.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Pros
- Polished road manners
- Strong engines
- Well-packaged interior
Cons
- Optioned-up pricing
- Servicing still not the cheapest
- Rivals are gaining ground
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
66.71 - 89.5 kW/t
60.21 kW/t
155.71 kW/t
Boot Space
230 litres
131 litres
1,152 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.9 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
674 - 968 km
638 km
2,248 km
Price
$43,290 - $62,390
$40,490
$227,145
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,290 - 2,460 kg
2,200 kg
3,550 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,500 kg
1,350 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.3°
14.7°
37.5°
Departure Angle
22.2°
15.3°
40°
Ground Clearance Unladen
186 mm
176 mm
317 mm
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Price
Life
Elegance
Monochrome
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,690 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,390 |
R-Line
R Grid Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $63,990 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $68,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $70,490 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $71,190 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Boot Space
Boot space is 520L with the second row in its rearmost position and 615L with the rear seats slid forward, while folding them flat frees up 1655L of space.
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior
It's subtle and conservative in terms of design, but with the R-Line's big alloy wheels looks quite muscular and imposing.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Interior
Built like a bank vault, the Tiguan now offers crisper digitised displays as well, which keeps it contemporary, although the ventilation and steering wheel controls on high grades are too clever by half.
Despite its compact dimensions, the back seats are pretty roomy and adult-friendly, and likewise the boot is larger than you'd expect – although there's no full-size spare wheel.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety Rating
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing carried out in 2016.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Low- and high-speed autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking sensors
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Eight airbags
The Tiguan scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 80 per cent for child occupant protection, 68 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 68 per cent for safety assist.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
Claimed combined cycle fuel economy figures for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan are below:
- 110TSI: 7.7L/100km
- 132TSI: 8.8L/100km
- 162TSI: 8.5L/100km
- 147TDI: 6.1L/100km
It’s worth noting only the 162TSI and 147TDI variants are fitted with an engine stop/start system. All petrol variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
The entry-level 110TSI Life is fitted with a 58L fuel tank, whereas the rest of the range has a 60L fuel tank. The 147TDI powertrain also requires AdBlue.
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Tiguan?
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. Volkswagen offers two prepaid servicing plans for the Tiguan, a three- and five-year plan.
The three-year plan costs $1500 regardless of the engine, and the five-year plan costs $2200 for the 110TSI, $2580 for 132TSI and 147TDI models, and $2700 for 162TSI models.
How does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan drive?
Our expert take on Volkswagen Tiguan drivability.
Quiet, firm without being stiff, and stable at speed.
Base cars use a 110kW and 250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four, next up is a 132kW and 320Nm 2.0-litre, with the two flagship (non-R) engines being a 162kW/350nm 2.0-litre petrol and a 147kW/400Nm diesel. The Tiguan R's 2.0-litre has a whopping 235kW/420Nm.
All use DSG dual-clutch automatics, and most have on-demand all-wheel drive.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Colours
What colours are available for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey metallic
- Kings Red premium metallic
- Night Shade Blue metallic
- Reflex Silver metallic
- Deep Black pearl effect
Metallic and pearl effect exterior paint colours cost $900 and Kings Red premium metallic costs $1000.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Warranty
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Should you buy the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
If you want a mainstream medium SUV with European badge cred, plus a refined and sporty drive, then the Tiguan is among the best.
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Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Life that starts from $41,390.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the R that starts from $71,190.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Life, Elegance, Monochrome and R-Line.
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Monochrome which measures 1859mm wide, 4734mm in length and sits 1688mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the R Grid Edition which has 235kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line which weighs 2460 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.