Volkswagen Tiguan 2025; everything we know about the future SUV

The next generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to arrive in 2024 as the last to be equipped with a combustion engine. Following the first sightings of Tiguan prototypes on the road, we can get an idea of what the new Volkswagen Tiguan will look like, which gives us a first look at the German brand’s next compact SUV.

The current Tiguan was refreshed in 2020, adopting styling cues from the latest Golf. The visual updates were extensive by the standards of Volkswagen, but they focused on the front. As a result, the angular treatment of the rest of the bodywork began to feel a little dated compared with newer rivals. Volkswagen will fix that with the new third-generation Tiguan, which features a completely redesigned body without exaggeration.

This is what the new generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan could look like

Slightly camouflaged prototypes of the Tiguan have been spotted, revealing a more sculpted profile with more curves and fewer straight lines. The SUV will feature toned wheel arches, similar to those of the larger Touareg. The window line will have rounded edges, while the plastic cladding on the wheel arches and bumpers will remain subtle.

The front borrows elements from the ID range, including the slimmer grille, LED headlights and aerodynamic side intakes in the bumper. However, as with all combustion-engine models, there is a greater need for cooling, so the central intake is much larger. A second intake located just above the splitter takes things in a sportier direction instead of the more rugged-looking protective plates found on some rivals.

Similarly, the rear will feature a smoother design with more elegant LED taillights that extend onto the rear wheel arches and a more sloping rear windscreen topped by a spoiler. Changes to the interior will also be quite extensive, centred on a large standalone infotainment screen joined by a digital instrument cluster and fewer physical controls. Fortunately, Volkswagen will reverse the trend of touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel after receiving negative feedback from owners.

The third-generation Tiguan is expected to use an updated version of the MQB Evo architecture. According to the latest reports, the SUV will be offered with a selection of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Among them will be the recently updated 1.5 TSI Evo2, producing up to 272 CV in combination with electric motors as part of a PHEV setup.

Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverVolkswagen Tiguan14 versions · from 36,150 €