For 2024, Volkswagen Australia is removing all diesel variants from its Tiguan line-up and adding more safety tech to Elegance and R-Line variants.
Also not returning for 2024 are the special Tiguan R Grid Edition and Monochrome models.
All models returning for 2024 receive price increases of between $1100 and $2600, which on some variants is partially offset by additional standard equipment.
Earlier this year, Volkswagen revealed its next-generation Tiguan. It’s expected to arrive into Australia in late 2024 as a 2025 model. The brand’s local division will continue to sell the current-generation Tiguan until then.
For 2024, the current Tiguan Elegance and R-Line gain blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, which had been removed due to component shortages in 2022.
A power tailgate becomes standard for Elegance and R-Line models, previously a $600 option. Customers purchasing the Life can choose to option a power tailgate for $600.
Pricing for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan now opens at $43,990 before on-road costs (+$1100) for the base 110TSI Life.
The flagship performance Tiguan R receives the highest price increase of $2600 and is now priced at $73,709 before on-road costs, however it now features a Harman Kardon sound system as standard. This was previously a $1100 option.
The Volkswagen Tiguan competes in the medium SUV segment and rivals the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson, and the Nissan X-Trail, among others.
Pricing
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Life: $43,990 (+$1100)
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 132TSI Life: $47,990 (+$1100)
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Elegance: $57,090 (+$2200)
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI R-Line: $60,590 (+$2200)
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R: $73,790 (+$2600)
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Drivetrains
Powering the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Life is a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. This is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with drive sent to the front wheels only.
The 132TSI Life is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 132kW and 320Nm.
162TSI variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 162kW and 350Nm.
All 132TSI and 162TSI variants are mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
The flagship Tiguan R has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which produces 235kW of power and 400Nm of torque. It’s mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission and Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
Efficiency
Volkswagen Australia claims its Tiguan 110TSI Life uses 7.7 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, while the 132TSI Life and 235TSI Tiguan R use a claimed 8.8 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.
The larger 162TSI engine from the Elegance and R-Line uses a claimed 8.5 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.
All models drink 95 RON premium unleaded.
The entry-level 110TSI Life and flagship Tiguan R are fitted with a 58L fuel tank, whereas the rest use a 60L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Life measures 4509mm long, 1839mm wide and 1675mm tall, with a 2681mm wheelbase. Life, Elegance and R-Line models are slightly taller at 1686mm.
The high-performance Tiguan R measures in at 4520mm long, 1859mm wide and 1668mm tall, with a 2681mm wheelbase.
Boot space is 520L with the second row in its rearmost position and 615L with the rear seats slid forward, while folding them flat results in 1655L of space.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km. Volkswagen offers three- and five-year prepaid service plans.
Three-year plans cost $1500 on the 110TSI and $1700 on all other Tiguans, while five-year plans cost $2850 on the 110TSI and $3200 on all other models.
Safety
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing carried out in 2016. This rating has since expired, and the Tiguan is now unrated.
The Tiguan scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 80 per cent for child occupant protection, 68 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 68 per cent for safety assist.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag
Elegance, R-Line and R models get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan range has three top-tether points and two ISOFIX points in the second row.
Standard Equipment
The Life comes standard with the following equipment:
- Hill descent control (132TSI only)
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Electro-mechanical parking brake with auto hold
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 18-inch Nizza alloy wheels
- Tri-zone climate control with touch climate controls front and rear
- Park Assist (semi-automatic parking system)
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Voice control
- Satellite navigation
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Eight-speaker sound system
- 3 x USB-C outlets
- 3 x 12V outlets
- 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro
- ‘Comfort’ front seats with under-seat drawers
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Paddle shifters
- Height and reach steering wheel adjustment
- Height-adjustable boot floor
The Elegance adds:
- Trapezoidal chrome exhaust outlets
- 19-inch Auckland alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights
- Adaptive Chassis Control
- 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 30-colour adjustable ambient lighting
- ‘Comfort’ front sport seats (with no under-seat drawers)
- Power-adjustable front seats with three-position memory and power lumbar
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Vienna leather upholstery
The R-Line adds:
- Unique R-Line exterior styling
- 20-inch Misano alloy wheels
- Black headliner
- Aluminium scuff plates
- R-Line steering wheel
- Vienna leather upholstery with Crystal Grey stitching
The R adds:
- 21-inch Estoril alloy wheels
- Performance brakes with blue brake callipers
- Nappa leather upholstery with R badging
- Carpet floor mats with blue stitching
- R logo on front side panels
- R design front and rear bumper
- R badging on the grille
- R design rear spoiler
- Surround-view camera
- Illuminated R logo welcome light
- R flat bottom steering wheel with haptic buttons
- Harman Kardon 10-speaker sound system
Options
The Luxury package (Life only) costs $5300 and adds:
- Comfort sport front seats (removes under-seat drawers)
- Vienna leather appointed upholstery
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Electric lumbar support adjustment
- Electronic adjustment mirrors with memory function
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic glass sunroof with electronic slide and tilt – front half
- Integrated wind deflector and electric perforated sun blind
The power tailgate is available on the Life as a $600 option. The Life is also offered with a choice of two different 18-inch alloy wheels (Kingston or Frankfurt), both of which are no-cost options.
The Sound and Vision package (Elegance and R-Line only) costs $2750 and adds:
- Surround-view camera
- Head-up display
- Harman Kardon 10-speaker sound system
A panoramic glass sunroof is available on the Elegance, R-Line and R models for $2750.
Colours
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All colours available for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R are free of charge.
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