

Max Davies
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan review
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
7 Months Ago
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
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
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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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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7 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,539 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,842 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,099 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 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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Volkswagen Tiguan
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Life that starts from $44,990.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line that starts from $70,490.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2300 kg offered by the following variants: R-Line and Elegance.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacityThe 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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