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Snapshot
- 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan prices to rise between $1200 and $1700
- Price hike in effect from June 1
- Digital radio added to 2022 range
UPDATE, May 19, 2022: Volkswagen Tiguan prices to increase from June 1
This story, originally published in February 2021, has been updated to reflect latest pricing and features.
Prices for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan range will jump between $1200 and $1700 from June 1, 2022, excluding the flagship R variant.
The latest increases follow similar rises of between $900 and $1000 in October 2021.
Apart from the addition of DAB+ digital radio for model-year 2022, there have been no other changes to the Tiguan since the introduction of the facelifted model in early 2021.
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The line-up was recently bolstered with the addition of the high-performance Tiguan R, which produces 235kW of power and 420Nm of torque.
It is available now, priced from $68,990 before on-road costs. You can find out more about the Tiguan R by clicking here.
In addition, the facelifted seven-seat Tiguan Allspace range will begin arriving in Australian showrooms during May 2022. To find out more, click on the link below:
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| 110TSI Life | $42,690 (+$1200) |
| 132TSI Life | $46,690 (+$1200) |
| 162TSI Elegance | $54,490 (+$1500) |
| 147TDI Elegance | $55,990 (+$1500) |
| 162TSI R-Line | $57,690 (+$1700) |
| 147TDI R-Line | $59,190 (+$1700) |
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan features
Life
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| LED headlights and tail-lights |
| LED fog lamps |
| 10.25-inch full-digital instrument cluster |
| 8-inch infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired/wireless) |
| DAB+ digital radio (new) |
| Satellite navigation |
| Hands-free electric tailgate |
| Three-zone climate control |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Front and rear parking sensors |
| Heated electric-folding side mirrors. |
Elegance, in addition to Life
| 19-inch alloy wheels |
| 9.2-inch infotainment system |
| Gesture control |
| Electronically adjustable front seats with lumbar support, entry mode, and memory function |
| Heated front seats |
| Heated steering wheel |
| 30-colour interior ambient lighting |
| Adaptive chassis control |
| IQ Matrix LED headlights |
| LED tail-lights with sequential indicators |
| Rear privacy glass |
| Additional chrome and silver exterior styling. |
R-Line, in addition to Elegance
| 20-inch alloy wheels |
| Progressive steering |
| R-Line gloss black steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls |
| Unique front and rear bumpers |
| R-Line side sills |
| Rear spoiler |
| R-Line badging |
| Stainless steel foot pedals |
| Black headlining. |
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Options
Luxury Package (Life) – $5000
| Leather upholstery |
| Electronically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function |
| Heated front seats |
| Heated steering wheel |
| Panoramic sunroof. |
Sound and Vision Package (Elegance, R-Line) – $2500
| Head-up display |
| 360-degree camera system |
| 11-speaker, 480-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system. |
Panoramic sunroof (Elegance, R-Line) – $2000
Metallic/pearl paint – $900; Kings Red premium metallic – $1000
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Two powertrains can be selected for the entry-level Life variant, with buyers able to choose between the standard 110TSI or optional 132TSI engines.
In 110TSI guise, the Tiguan is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
It is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending power exclusively to the front wheels.
Stepping up to the 132TSI brings a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with all-wheel-drive. It outputs 132kW and 320Nm, and is matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Elegance and R-Line buyers can select between 162kW/350Nm petrol or 147kW/400Nm diesel power, with both powertrains featuring AWD and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
All petrol variants require 95RON premium unleaded, while the 147TSI diesel requires AdBlue exhaust fluid.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
| 110TSI | 7.7L |
| 132TSI | 8.8L |
| 162TSI | 8.5L |
| 147TDI | 6.1L |
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Safety
The Volkswagen Tiguan is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2016.
Eight airbags feature across the range.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection |
| Lane departure warning |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Blind spot alert |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Automatic high beam |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Driver fatigue alert |
| Reversing camera. |
Dimensions
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The Tiguan has a wheelbase of 2681 millimetres, and is 4509mm long and 1839mm wide.
Front-wheel drive versions are 1674mm high, with AWD adding an additional 10mm of ground clearance (1684mm).
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Volkswagen range, the Tiguan is covered by the brand’s five-year/unlimited kilometre factory warranty, along with a complimentary 12-month roadside assistance program.
Service pricing can be pre-purchased, consisting of three- or five-year packages with 12-month/15,000km intervals.
Prices for each powertrain can be found below:
| Powertrain | Three-year | Five-year |
|---|---|---|
| 110TSI | $1400 | $2600 |
| 132TSI | $1650 | $2950 |
| 162TSI | $1650 | $2950 |
| 147TDI | $1650 | $2750 |
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