Volkswagen’s 4MOTION AWD system is now standard.
LED lighting, heated front seats and steering wheel, and digital cockpit are now standard.
The new pricing is $1,000 over the 2021 model year vehicle with similar features.
The Volkswagen Tiguan rapidly became the brand’s best-seller in North America when the second generation was introduced for the 2018 model year. Now, for the 2022 model year, the Tiguan’s brings with it an updated face, more technology, and 4MOTION AWD as standard for the first time.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan | Photo: Volkswagen
The base Trendline, at $32,995, will continue to be delivered with the 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which delivers 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. The 8-speed automatic transmission returns but this time, VW’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive will be standard.
As well, LED lighting is now included as are the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with an 8-inch display, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, the heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and more.
The popular Tiguan Comfortline, priced at $36,795, gains 18-inch wheels, Travel Assist with adaptive cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display, keyless access and start, a power driver seat, leatherette seating surfaces, Car-Net remote connectivity with wireless App-Connect, satellite radio, a power tailgate, and much more.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan | Photo: Volkswagen
At $39,495, the new-for-2022 Comfortline R-Line Black Edition adds a host of visual upgrades including R-Line 19-inch wheels, bumpers, side skirts, black roof rails, and a panoramic sunroof. Inside, a black headliner and an R-Line heated perforated leather-wrapped sport steering wheel are fitted.
Finally, at $42,995, the 2022 Tiguan Highline R-Line tops the lineup with 20-inch wheels, an illuminated grille, LED signature headlights with the Adaptive Front-Lighting System, navigation, a Fender audio system, leather seating surfaces, a power passenger seat, cooled front seats and heated rear outboard positions.
The revised and updated 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan arrives in dealerships this October.
