2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace Monochrome special editions arrive

A special edition has been created for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan to help overcome supply issues.

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Monochrome and Tiguan Allspace Monochrome save $4400 and $4600, respectively, by deleting some equipment from the equivalent 162TSI R-Line spec on which each model is based.

Monochrome editions can be ordered now for immediate delivery, with the Tiguan priced from $53,390 and the Tiguan Allspace version costing from $55,690.

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The special editions borrow their name from the Touareg Monochrome introduced in 2018, though that model was a higher-specced, higher-priced version of the 150TDI designed to boost sales in a runout phase.

Monochrome editions offer a lower price by deleting a range of features from the R-Line, including the electric front seats, heated seats, leather upholstery and a 9.2-inch infotainment touchscreen. The latter is replaced by an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and the seats are fabric.

Metallic paint is standard, with a choice of silver, grey, or black. A three-layer oryx white is a $900 option. The only other option is a $2000 panoramic sunroof.

Monochrome Tiguan variants are further differentiated in the range with 19-inch gloss-black ‘Valencia’ alloy wheels, 90 per cent dark tinted rear windows, and a Black Style Package that adds several black exterior elements in addition to the rims.

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They miss out on the same features that the MY23 162TSI R-Lines currently lose owing to the semiconductor supply crisis: side assist, rear traffic alert, and proactive occupant protection system for the standard-wheelbase model (unavailable on any Tiguan Allspace).

Volkswagen Australia said the Monochrome editions join the newly announced Tiguan R Grid Edition and previously announced Tiguan Allspace Adventure five-seater, as models designed to speed up delivery to customers of SUVs with particularly popular drivetrains.

The VW Tiguan Monochrome and Tiguan Allspace Monochrome share the 162TSI’s 162kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

VW Australia is looking at a bumper sales finish to the end of 2022, with 9000 vehicles set to be delivered by boat in either November or December.

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.