2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: A Global Unveiling with Petrol, Hybrid, and Diesel Power

In a grand unveiling that spanned continents, Volkswagen has unveiled the 2024 Tiguan—a next-generation masterpiece that promises to elevate the brand's legacy.

With over 76 lakh units sold worldwide since its debut in 2007, the Tiguan has been Volkswagen's best-selling model since 2018. The third iteration of this premium mid-size SUV is all set to roll out from Volkswagen's Wolfsburg facility later this year.

A Global Arrival:

While the Tiguan is born in Wolfsburg, its global journey begins in Europe, where it will make its debut in early 2024. Following its European launch, the Tiguan will venture across the Atlantic to capture the hearts of American consumers.

The 2024 Tiguan is poised to make waves with its fresh design, expanded features, and the introduction of a new plug-in hybrid engine option. It's all built on Volkswagen's revamped MQB 'evo' platform.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: Design and Dimensions: 

The new-gen Tiguan gets a new design, more features, and a new plug-in hybrid engine option. It is based on the brand’s updated MQB ‘evo’ platform.

• The front fascia gets a new appearance with the newly developed IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights that use 38,400 multi-pixel LEDs for illumination and are connected by a slim LED light strip situated on top of the partial glass cover.

• Compared to the boxy profile of the outgoing model, the third-gen Tiguan gets a slightly curvy profile which has helped VW achieve a lower drag coefficient of 0.28 Cd (down from 0.33 Cd).

• Other notable visual highlights include new dual-tone alloy wheels, more pronounced haunches, and a full-width LED taillight.

• In terms of dimensions, the new third-gen Tiguan measures 4539 mm in length, 1639 mm in height, and 1842 mm in width along with a wheelbase of 2680mm. This makes it 4mm taller and 30mm longer than the outgoing model. Further, boot space has increased by 37 litres to 652 litres.

Unlike its predecessor's boxy profile, the third-gen Tiguan boasts a slightly curvier profile, contributing to a significantly lower drag coefficient of 0.28 Cd (down from 0.33 Cd).

The redesign is not just skin-deep; it includes eye-catching dual-tone alloy wheels, more pronounced haunches, and a full-width LED taillight. In terms of dimensions, the new Tiguan measures 4539 mm in length, 1639 mm in height, and 1842 mm in width, accompanied by a 2680mm wheelbase—a growth of 4mm in height and 30mm in length compared to its predecessor.

Furthermore, the boot space has expanded by 37 litres to offer a generous 652 litres.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: Interiors & features

Inside the cabin, VW claims to have offered high standards of material in addition to a new Digital Cockpit featuring a redesigned 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a driver-oriented 15.1-inch infotainment system running on VW’s latest MIB4 graphic design. The touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel have given way to physical buttons for enhanced tactility.

• Further, the volume slider and climate control buttons placed at the base of the central screen are backlit.

• The new rotary dial on the centre console gets its own mini screen used to control driving profile, radio volume, or background lighting colors.

• The gear lever has been repositioned to the steering column— in line with the new-gen Skoda Kodiaq.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: Powertrain Prowess:

Volkswagen is pulling out all the stops with its powertrain options for the 2024 Tiguan. Buyers can choose from a versatile lineup that includes turbo diesel engine (TDI) variants, turbo petrol engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbo petrol engines (eTSI), and advanced plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). All these powertrains will come paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox as standard. While specific engine details are yet to be officially unveiled, the Tiguan will offer front-wheel drive as standard with optional all-wheel drive configurations.

Relevant and latest facts:

• The new-gen Tiguan is based on the brand’s updated MQB ‘evo’ platform.

• It gets a new design, more features, and a new plug-in hybrid engine option.

• The front fascia gets a new appearance with the newly developed IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights.

• The third-gen Tiguan gets a slightly curvy profile which has helped VW achieve a lower drag coefficient.

• Inside the cabin, VW claims to have offered high standards of material in addition to a new Digital Cockpit featuring a redesigned 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a driver-oriented 15.1-inch infotainment system running on VW’s latest MIB4 graphic design.

• The gear lever has been repositioned to the steering column— in line with the new-gen Skoda Kodiaq.

• VW is offering multiple powertrain options with the new-gen Tiguan including a turbo diesel engine (TDI), turbo petrol engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbo petrol engines (eTSI), and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). All powertrains will be offered with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox as standard. VW is yet to reveal specs of these engine options officially. It comes standard with front-wheel drive and options for all-wheel drive.

With its fresh design, technological innovations, and an array of powertrain choices, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is set to conquer the global SUV market. Stay tuned for its arrival in early 2024 and witness the evolution of a legend.