Volkswagen Tiguan amps up interior space and cargo capacity
The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan builds on the current model's fun-to-drive character with a redesign specifically engineered to meet the needs of American customers, with a more sophisticated and spacious interior, flexible seating, and high-tech infotainment and available driver-assistance features.
As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas midsize SUV, the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen's Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Compared with the 2017 model, the new Tiguan has far more interior space and up to 58 percent more cargo space in the two-row model. At 185.1 inches long, the 2018 model is 10.6 inches longer than the current version and 8.5 inches longer than the Tiguan that is sold in Europe. Tiguan's expanded dimensions give it one of the longest footprints in the gment, although it still remains nimble enough to excel in urban driving.
The compact Tiguan SUV will be available in S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium trim levels. Exterior The all-new Tiguan marks an evolution in Volkswagen's clean and timeless design DNA, with modern lines and a refined appearance. The MQB platform allows for a wider, lower stance than the current model; the combination of this with sharper character lines and the vehicle's LED lighting has already garnered several European design awards. Interior The Tiguan's entire interior has been rethought and refreshed, but the versatility of its seating is what sets it apart from the competition. In front-wheel-drive Tiguan models, three rows of seating are standard, including a second-row bench that can recline, slide seven inches fore and aft, fold down, and be split 40/20/40. The 50/50 split third-row provides seating for two, and also folds down. When configured with Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive technology, the 2018 Tiguan comes standard with two rows and a third row is optional.
In three-row models, folding the rear seat creates 33 cubic feet of rear cargo space, and that can be easily expanded to a maximum of 65.7 cubic feet by folding the second row, using the levers in the cargo area. With all three rows in place, there is still a handy 12 cubic feet of cargo space.
In two-row models, the new Tiguan supplies a generous 37.6 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 73.5 cubic feet in all. That represents an increase of 17.4 cubic feet over the maximum cargo space in the 2017 Tiguan. The 40/20/40 split seats allow the tworow Tiguan to accommodate skis, fishing gear, or other large items. Audio The new Tiguan SEL Premium also has the latest Fender Premium Audio System as standard equipment. Updated for the new-generation models, this is the most powerful Fender sound system ever offered in Tiguan.