Volkswagen Tiguan all-wheel-drive models back in stock, 2024 changes detailed

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan mid-size SUV is in stock for all-wheel drive grades following previous delays earlier this year.

Volkswagen Australia said 1400 five-seat, standard-wheelbase Tiguans are arriving now at dealerships, split between 300 132TSIs, 450 162TSIs, and 650 Tiguan R models.

According to the brand, the entry-level, front-drive Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace 110TSI Life variants remain in “strong supply”.

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Volkswagen said almost 60 per cent of current Tiguan demand is for the flagship 162TSI and R.

“Several months of Tiguan Allspace production has been built for Australia” said Volkswagen, but these vehicles are awaiting shipment out of Mexico, which is currently slower than usual.

Production of the limited-edition, five-seat Tiguan Allspace 162TSI Adventure has concluded and is now sold-out.

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Later this year, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan will commence production for Australia – but it won’t be the all-new, third-generation model unveiled in Europe this week.

Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts will return to the Tiguan 162TSI Elegance and R-Line for MY24, after the technology was temporarily deleted from select Volkswagen vehicles in late 2022 to avoid extended wait times caused by the industry-wide semiconductor chip shortage.

These variants will also receive an electric tailgate and proactive occupant protection. The Harman Kardon audio system will return as standard for the Tiguan R.

As announced, the 147TDI diesel powertrain will be deleted for the 2024 Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace line-up – and diesel power won’t return in new-generation form.

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The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace will arrive in Australia later this year or early next year. Pricing will be announced closer to the date.

The all-new five-seat Volkswagen Tiguan is due in Australia “in late 2024 or early 2025”, likely as a model-year 2025 vehicle.

Volkswagen has confirmed the Tayron, a new seven-seat large SUV due to be unveiled in 2024, will replace the current Tiguan Allspace.