Volkswagen’s Tiguan has long been a favorite in the compact SUV segment, and the upcoming 2025 model is set to redefine expectations. Inspired by the success of the larger Atlas and incorporating design cues from VW’s electric ID. family, the 2025 Tiguan elevates its game with a significant focus on luxury, advanced technology, and enhanced driving dynamics. This redesigned Tiguan isn’t just an update; it’s a transformation, promising to deliver a premium experience in a practical package.
Drawing inspiration from the popular Atlas SUV introduced in 2016, the Tiguan has consistently adopted successful elements from its larger sibling. Much like the Atlas resonated with buyers for its European styling and spaciousness, the Tiguan followed suit, becoming Volkswagen’s top-selling model after its 2018 redesign. The 2025 Tiguan takes this evolution further, integrating the modern design language seen in the ID.4 and ID. Buzz electric vehicles, characterized by illuminated VW badges, light bars, and dynamic headlight designs. However, the 2025 Tiguan isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a comprehensive upgrade that prioritizes luxury and refinement in every aspect.
Stepping into Luxury: Premium Features Define the 2025 Tiguan
Mirroring industry trends towards democratizing luxury, the 2025 VW Tiguan embraces high-end features previously reserved for premium brands. Volkswagen is clearly aiming to compete with the likes of Kia, Hyundai, and Mazda by offering a more opulent experience. Imagine sinking into quilted leather seats with massage function, setting the mood with ambient lighting, and staying informed with a head-up display. These aren’t just aspirations for the 2025 Tiguan; they are realities. From the available elegant quilted leather seating with massage to the expansive digital screens and head-up display, the new Tiguan is loaded with features designed to impress.
Alt text: Luxurious camel quilted leather seats with massage function in the interior of the 2025 VW Tiguan R-Line, highlighting premium comfort features.
The R-Line model showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show offered a glimpse into the Tiguan’s elevated interior. Camel quilted leather seats, heated rear seats, and puddle lights are just the beginning. A redesigned center console, made possible by relocating the gear selector to a steering wheel stalk, maximizes space for storage and creates a more open and less cluttered cabin feel. This shift towards minimalism and functionality contributes to the overall sense of luxury and sophistication within the 2025 Tiguan.
Infusing Whimsy: Playful Design Elements in the New Tiguan
Despite its newfound focus on luxury, Volkswagen hasn’t abandoned the playful spirit that made models like the Beetle, ID. Buzz, and ID.4 so appealing. The 2025 Tiguan retains a sense of fun and approachability through thoughtful design elements. Modern headlight designs that resemble a car’s “face,” along with front and rear light bars, contribute to a distinctive and engaging aesthetic.
Voice-activated assistance adds another layer of user-friendly technology and fun. While users can customize a wake word, “Hello Ida” and “Hello, VW” are pre-programmed, offering immediate interaction with the vehicle. Even the volume dial in the center console becomes a playful element, illuminating in the chosen ambient light color, adding a touch of personality to the interior.
Volkswagen designers have even incorporated subtle “Easter eggs” that nod to the Tiguan’s name, a portmanteau of “tiger” and “iguana.” Discreet tiger and iguana graphics are subtly placed on the rear door windows, rewarding observant owners with a hidden detail and a touch of whimsy.
Alt text: Close-up of a tiger graphic Easter egg on the rear window of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, showcasing playful design details.
Immersive Technology: New Screens Enhance the Premium Cabin
The interior of the 2025 Tiguan is dominated by a new, expansive 15-inch multimedia screen, serving as the centerpiece of the dashboard. This large screen not only enhances the modern aesthetic but also streamlines the cabin by minimizing physical buttons and controls, contributing to a cleaner and more premium feel. A fixed climate control bar remains at the bottom of the screen for easy access, while a customizable toolbar at the top provides quick access to apps, vehicle settings, navigation, and more.
Alt text: Expansive 15-inch multimedia touchscreen display integrated into the dashboard of the 2025 VW Tiguan, highlighting the modern technology and minimalist design.
Further enhancing the technological sophistication, Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit driver display is now standard in the 2025 Tiguan. This digital instrument cluster offers crisp visuals and allows drivers to customize the displayed information using steering wheel-mounted controls, putting essential driving data and vehicle information directly in the driver’s line of sight.
More Space, Enhanced Comfort: Interior Dimensions of the 2025 Tiguan
Volkswagen listened to customer feedback and addressed key areas for improvement in the 2025 Tiguan. Recognizing the limited use of the third-row option in previous models and the desire for more rear passenger space, VW opted to eliminate the third row and focus on maximizing comfort and cargo capacity. The 2025 Tiguan boasts a slightly larger footprint overall, with the increased dimensions primarily benefiting rear seat legroom. This enhanced rear space easily accommodates car seats and contributes to a more spacious and premium interior environment, without compromising the Tiguan’s compact SUV versatility.
Alt text: Spacious and luxurious interior of the 2025 VW Tiguan, emphasizing increased rear legroom and premium materials.
Power and Efficiency: New Engine for the 2025 Tiguan
Under the hood, the 2025 Tiguan receives a new 4-cylinder engine, boosting power output to 201 horsepower, a notable increase from the previous model’s 184 hp. Impressively, this power upgrade doesn’t come at the expense of fuel efficiency. Volkswagen anticipates even better MPG figures than the current model’s 27 MPG. This improved efficiency is attributed to both the new engine design and a reduction in overall vehicle weight by approximately 180 pounds, achieved through increased use of aluminum in construction.
Alt text: Modern rear exterior of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, highlighting the new light bar and redesigned taillights.
Anticipated Arrival: 2025 Tiguan Release and Pricing
Enthusiasts eager to experience the 2025 Tiguan will need to wait until the second quarter of 2025 for its market launch. While official pricing hasn’t been announced, the current Tiguan lineup, ranging from just under $29,000 to around $35,000, provides a reasonable estimate. Given the substantial upgrades in features, space, and performance, a price increase is expected for the 2025 model. However, Volkswagen’s recent price reduction on the 2025 Jetta suggests that the base model Tiguan price might remain competitive, with potential increases focused on higher trim levels like the well-equipped R-Line.
The 2025 VW Tiguan represents a significant step forward for Volkswagen’s popular SUV. With its enhanced luxury features, increased space, modern technology, and improved performance, the redesigned Tiguan is poised to attract an even wider range of customers and solidify its position as a leader in the competitive compact SUV segment. Stay tuned for further updates on pricing and official release dates as we approach the 2025 launch.
