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    2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

    The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is a medium SUV.

    There is 1 variant of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2011.

    The 2012 Tiguan was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Tiguan include 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo & supercharger (118kW/240Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (155kW/280Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual, 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Driveaway
    N/A†
    Transmission
    6-speed auto, 6-speed manual, 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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    Driveaway
    N/A†
    Transmission
    6-speed auto, 6-speed manual, 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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    2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

    Base

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    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
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    Power to Weight
    60.73 - 91.12 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    121.77 kW/t
    Boot Space
    395 litres
    395 litres
    740 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 8.9 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    719 - 1,067 km
    571 km
    1,067 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,000 kg
    1,350 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    18°
    18°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    25°
    21°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 mm
    150 mm
    323 mm
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    Historical Information

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    Life

    2024

    $48,212

    Life

    2025

    $49,357

    Life

    2026

    $50,050

    Elegance

    2025

    $55,342

    Elegance

    2026

    $56,140

    R-Line

    2025

    $60,907

    R-Line

    2026

    $61,810

    Elegance

    2024

    $61,947

    R-Line

    2024

    $65,622

    Wolfsburg Edition

    2024

    $69,226

    Year
    2026
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    1.4L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    110 kW
    150 kW
    195 kW
    132 kW
    162 kW

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    2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Dimensions

    4,427 mm
    1,809 mm
    1,686 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,427 mm
    Overall Width1,809 mm
    Overall Height1,686 mm
    Wheelbase2,605 mm
    Turning Circle12,000 mm

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

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    Sales Data

    20244,582Total Sales
    20253,664Total Sales
    2026524YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Tiguan Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the base variant that starts from $28,490.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the base variant that starts from $42,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is offered by the base variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the base variant which measures 1809mm wide, 4427mm in length and sits 1686mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the base variant which has 155kW of power and 280nm of torque.

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

    The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

    † Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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