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    Volkswagen Tiguan

    The new Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $70,490 for the R-line.

    There are 3 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2025.

    Engine options include 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo (150kW/320Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2026 Tiguan is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $44,990 - $70,490

    Transmission

    7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $44,990 - $70,490

    Transmission

    7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    Volkswagen Tiguan

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being R-Line.

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    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    The new Volkswagen Tiguan is here, and it's a solid medium SUV that hits almost every mark – but it's still more expensive than most rivals.
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    Pros

    • Solid, comfortable family SUV
    • Lovely 195TSI R-Line steering
    • Classy looking interior...

    Cons

    • ...albeit too pared-back
    • Still pricier than rivals
    • No hybrids at all
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    Power to Weight
    68.41 - 109.55 kW/t
    63.58 kW/t
    111.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    652 litres
    433 litres
    668 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.6 - 8.5 L/100km
    0.5 L/100km
    8.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    682 - 763 km
    667 km
    9,000 km
    Price
    $44,990 - $70,490
    $30,750
    $99,500
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    300,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,300 kg
    1,000 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    171 mm
    161 mm
    227 mm
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    Dimensions

    4,539 mm
    1,842 mm
    in mirror: 2,099 mm
    1,659 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,539 mm
    Overall Width1,842 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,099 mm
    Overall Height1,659 mm
    Wheelbase2,681 mm
    Turning Circle11,700 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Life that starts from $44,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line that starts from $70,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: R-Line and Elegance.

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    The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line which measures 1859mm wide, 4539mm in length and sits 1666mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line which has 195kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.

    The Volkswagen Tiguan is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Tiguan uses Premium Unleaded.

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