The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan will arrive in 2022 with two plug-in hybrid options

The first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been on the market for more than a decade, but it appears the current model will have a much shorter lifecycle. Some sources have reported that the company is already working on an all-new redesigned crossover scheduled to reach the market in 2022. Little is known about the model, but the publication says it will feature a radical new design that is much sportier than the current one.

Details are limited, but the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to adopt a coupé-style appearance. As part of this effort, the model could feature a raked windscreen, a sloping roofline and a much more curved body. This would be a major change, since the current Volkswagen Tiguan is rather boxy and anonymous.

Less is known about the interior, but everything points to it following in the footsteps of the Volkswagen Passat. As a result, we can expect a digital instrument cluster and a widescreen infotainment system. Despite the sportier styling, the cabin should not be drastically affected. Sources told the publication that cargo space will remain “relatively unchanged” and will offer 470 litres with the rear seats folded.

According to reports, customers looking for something more spacious will be able to buy an Allspace variant that will be roughly 250 mm longer than the standard model.

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, now with plug-in hybrid versions

Underneath the skin, the next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to use an updated version of the MQB platform. According to reports, the engine options will be shared with the upcoming Volkswagen Golf and could include two 48-volt plug-in hybrid options with outputs of around 173 CV and 253 CV. There is also news of a high-performance Volkswagen Tiguan R with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine producing up to 355 CV and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

Perhaps one of the most interesting rumours concerns a level 4 semi-autonomous driving system. What do the levels of autonomous driving mean? This level would sit one step below a fully autonomous vehicle, but it could allow drivers to stop paying attention to the road under certain conditions.

In terms of chassis setup, the Volkswagen Tiguan Coupé will feature several driving modes that adjust throttle response, braking, DSG gearbox behaviour and suspension stiffness. These will range from a Comfort mode to a sportier Sport setting, and of course an off-road mode for the more adventurous drivers.

It is important to note that the Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the flagship models of the German brand, having sold more than 850,000 units in 2018 alone. Klaus Bischoff, Volkswagen’s head of design, and his team have been able to take a radical approach to the next Tiguan’s design. From Germany, a starting price slightly above 40,000 euros has been quoted.

Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverVolkswagen Tiguan14 versions · from 36,150 €