Second generation VW Tiguan was launched in the USA in 2017 to become the top seller for the German brand, especially among LGBTI buyers.

2022 sees a refreshed body, new styling, and extra technology.

“The 2022 Tiguan represents a strong refresh for one of our best-selling SUVs,” said Hein Schafer, Senior Vice President for Product Marketing and Strategy. “It boasts sportier exterior styling, attainable technology, and competitive driver assistance feature deployment.”

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The front is new with fresh headlights and bumper designs.  The new grille, LED headlights and daytime running lights (DRLs), are highlighted but a light line flanking the VW logo. There are new colours, and new wheels to finish out the refresh.

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ABOVE: 2022 VW Tiguan – USA

Inside, the Tiguan now has a standard Digital Cockpit with an 8-inch display, with a 10-inch Digital Cockpit Pro as an option. Volkswagen Car-Net® with in-car Wi-Fi can be used with your data plan. From the second model up, MIB3 infotainment is standard, as is wireless charging and apple carplay, and Android Auto.

All tiguans have Heated front seats, with optional heated steering wheel and colled front for those who like a little bit extra. Only the base model misses out on the next-generation Climatronic® Touch interface for climate control and power tailgate.

R-Line trims have leather-wrapped steering wheels which includes touch controls. Other features are Real or faker leather seating, power front seats, panoramic sunroof, Fender® Premium Audio, and 15-color ambient lighting.

The IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance suite is standard on all but the base model and includes:

  • Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring)
  • Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor)
  • Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go
  • Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
  • Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency)

Base models have

  • Front Assist,
  • Side Assist,
  • Rear Traffic Alert,

Optional IQ.DRIVE features include

  • Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
  • Park Assist (Parking Steering Assistant)
  • Dynamic Road Sign Recognition

There are 4 trim levels in all, each with with 4Motion® all-wheel drive as an optional choice. The engine is the 2.0L, four-cylinder EA888 TSI® engine, with 184 horsepower / 221 lb-ft of torque, with and eight-speed automatic transmission.