A New Chapter Begins: The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
With a rich history of over 7.6 million satisfied customers since its inception in 2007, the Volkswagen Tiguan is ready to write a new chapter with its third generation model. Unveiled by Volkswagen in a world premiere, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan boasts progressive technologies, charismatic design, and a new plug-in hybrid variant. While it's set to hit European dealerships in the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. market awaits its own introduction.
Under the Hood: Advanced Technologies
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan comes packed with innovative features built upon the latest evolutionary stage of the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB evo). The new hybrid drives offer an impressive electric range of around 100 km, with both faster AC charging and standard DC charging. The adaptive chassis control system, DCC Pro, enhances comfort and agility, a feature usually associated with premium class vehicles. These advancements, according to Kai Grünitz, Brand Board Member for Technical Development, are part of Volkswagen's strategy of democratizing high-tech developments.
Aesthetics and Aerodynamics: Redefined
Volkswagen has given the 2024 Tiguan a complete design overhaul. A striking feature is the powerfully contoured front with flat LED headlights and a glass-covered horizontal strip. The improved aerodynamics, reflected in the drop of the drag coefficient from 0.33 to 0.28, is complemented by a clean front-end design. The athletic shoulders over the wheel housings and a new horizontal LED strip at the rear end enhance the vehicle’s sporty appeal.
Inside the Cabin: Intuitiveness Meets Luxury
The interior of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is a blend of intuitive design and high-quality materials. The Digital Cockpit, featuring an infotainment screen measuring up to 38 cm (15 inches), a new head-up display, and a multifunction driving experience switch with integrated OLED display, takes the driving experience to a whole new level. The new IDA voice assistant facilitates easy control of various vehicle and infotainment functions using natural language.
Powertrain: Variety and Efficiency
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a range of powertrain options, including turbo diesel engines (TDI), turbo gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbo gasoline engines (eTSI), and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). The gear position will be controlled via a steering column switch, similar to the Volkswagen ID. models and the new Passat. Additionally, all Tiguan models will come with paddles behind the steering wheel.
Comfort and Safety: Prioritized
The new ergoActive Plus seats with pneumatic four-way lumbar adjustment and pneumatic 10-chamber pressure massage function ensure utmost comfort. The 2024 Tiguan is also the first MQB model to feature the newly developed IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights, offering improved road illumination for enhanced comfort and safety. A host of convenience and assist systems such as Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Rear View, and Dynamic Road Sign Display come standard.
Space: Bigger and Better
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has grown slightly in length, leading to an increase in luggage compartment capacity by 37 litres to 652 litres. This enhancement underlines the efficient use of space in the new Tiguan, making it an even more practical choice for buyers.
Seizing Tomorrow's Roads
With its advanced technologies, charismatic design, and improved practicality, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is set to continue its success story. While it retains the familiar essence of a Volkswagen, the new Tiguan adds a fresh chapter to the brand's legacy with its progressive features and increased efficiency. As we await its introduction to the U.S. market, the European market can look forward to a truly modern compact SUV.
-Ed
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
