2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
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MECHANICAL
INTERIOR
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EXTERIOR
ENTERTAINMENT
MECHANICAL
Engine: 2.0L TSI DOHC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder -inc: 16-valve, direct fuel injection
Full-Time All-Wheel
Engine Oil Cooler
69-Amp/Hr 360CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Regenerative Alternator
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
937# Maximum Payload
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
Permanent Locking Hubs
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode, active control and driving mode selection including off-road mode
3.33 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
GVWR: 5,071 lbs (2,300 kgs)
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Transmission w/Oil Cooler
Model Highlights
The Volkswagen Tiguan is offered in several different trims ranging from a base S up through SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL and top-of-the-line SEL Premium. All trims other than the SEL Premium come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive as an option, while the SEL Premium comes only in all-wheel drive form.
No matter which model buyers choose, the Tiguan is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, making 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. On all Tiguan models, an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode is standard. Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel drive features a mechanical center differential and electronic differential locks, allowing it to transfer power to each wheel independently. The system also includes a variety of driver-selectable modes, including On-Road, Snow, Off-Road and Off-Road Custom. Within On-Road mode are four additional settings: Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual.
The Tiguan is a crossover wagon, and it allows plenty of passenger space plus a mechanical layout that allows it to ride and handle like a compact sedan. A strut-type front suspension and 4-link rear setup keep the wheels in contact with the road, while an electromechanical power steering system provides precise control. The Tiguan includes 4-wheel vented disc brakes, with vented discs in front as well as brake assist and an electronic parking brake.
The base Tiguan S includes a third-row seat, a 6.5-inch touch screen infotainment system, Bluetooth and USB smartphone connectivity, a rearview camera, LED daytime-running-lights and a 40/20/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-flat 2nd-row seat. The SE model adds standard 8-inch touchscreen and V-TEX leatherette seats. SEL Premium models include VW Digital Cockpit, heated front seats, a power reclining driver seat, heated washer nozzles, and adaptive front LED headlights.
Safety features across all trims include a blind spot warning system, forward collision mitigation, rear collision warning, pedestrian detection while the SEL Premium also adds a active lane departure system, and front and rear parking sensors.