2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is an all-new third-generation model, making this a major change year. The redesign brings a lighter structure, a stronger turbo engine, a five-seat cabin, larger screens, and expanded safety equipment.

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About the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

3rd gen (2025-present), first year / full redesign

Volkswagen positions the Tiguan as a compact family SUV for people who want everyday usefulness without settling for a plain appliance. The model’s pitch centers on a more upscale look and feel, standard driver-assistance tech, large screens, and a cabin that feels more polished than many mainstream rivals. In this class, the Tiguan aims to split the difference between practical family transport and a near-premium European flavor, giving shoppers style, comfort, and easy tech in one package.

The 2025 Tiguan lineup runs from the well-equipped S to the upscale SEL R-Line, with all-wheel drive on several trims and standard on the SEL R-Line. Every version has heated front seats, digital gauges, a large touchscreen, and Volkswagen's driver-assistance suite. The SE adds everyday comforts such as synthetic leather and a power liftgate, while the SEL R-Line brings a 15-inch touchscreen, leather, massaging and ventilated front seats, premium audio, and surround-view cameras.

What changed, by category

Powertrain

A new 201-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder replaces the previous 184-hp engine. All-wheel-drive models can tow up to 1,800 pounds, up from 1,500 pounds.

Styling

The fully redesigned body has new lighting and a cleaner, more upright SUV shape. The trim range consists of S, SE, SE R-Line Black, and SEL R-Line versions; the Wolfsburg Edition leaves the lineup.

Safety

Volkswagen's driver-assistance suite remains standard, while automatic emergency braking expands to monitor pedestrians and cyclists. Every trim also gets 10 airbags and front and rear parking sensors.

Tech

A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is standard. S, SE, and SE R-Line Black trims get a 12.9-inch touchscreen, while the SEL R-Line gets a 15-inch display.

Structural

The new third-generation structure is lighter and supports a redesigned cabin with more center-console storage. The 2025 Tiguan has two rows and five seats rather than the previous seven-seat layout.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan specs and features by trim

Feature	2025 Volkswagen TiguanS1 in stock	2025 Volkswagen TiguanSE5 in stock	2025 Volkswagen TiguanS 4MOTION1 in stock	2025 Volkswagen TiguanSE 4MOTION1 in stock	2025 Volkswagen TiguanSE R-Line Black1 in stock	2025 Volkswagen TiguanSEL R-Line 4MOTION3 in stock	2025 Volkswagen TiguanSE R-Line Black 4MOTION2 in stock
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Transmission	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
MPG City	26 mpg	25 mpg	22 mpg	22 mpg	25 mpg	22 mpg	22 mpg
MPG Highway	34 mpg	32 mpg	30 mpg	30 mpg	32 mpg	30 mpg	30 mpg
Horsepower	201 hp	201 hp	201 hp	201 hp	201 hp	201 hp	201 hp
Torque	207 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	221 lb-ft
Max Towing	1500 lb	1500 lb	1800 lb	1800 lb	1500 lb	1800 lb	1800 lb
Rear Legroom	40.2 in	40.2 in	40.2 in	40.2 in	40.2 in	40.2 in	40.2 in
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Safety & Security
Adaptive Cruise Control
Alarm System
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blindspot Sensors
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Hill Descent Control
Lane Departure Warning
Park Assist
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear View Camera
360 Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Memory Exterior Mirrors
Panorama Moon Roof
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release
Roof Rails
Entertainment & Electronics
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Satellite Radio
Smartphone Interface
Subwoofer
Touch Screen Monitor
Comfort & Convenience
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Dual Power Front Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Interior Ambient Lighting
Leather Seats
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Massage Front Seat
Memory Driver's Seat
Power Driver Seat
Push-Button Engine Start
Remote Start
Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Ventilated Front Seats

How the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan compares

The biggest 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan change is at the top of the lineup: the SEL R-Line 4MOTION is renamed SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION and gains exclusive lighting, cabin, and convenience upgrades. Most other Tiguan trims carry over from the 2025 redesign, though S models add standard voice control.

See the full 2026 changes

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan fully redesigned?

Yes. The 2025 Tiguan begins the model's third generation with a new body, lighter structure, redesigned cabin, stronger engine, larger displays, and expanded safety equipment.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan worth considering over the 2024 model?

The 2025 is the more extensively updated choice because it is a full redesign rather than a mild refresh. Compared with the 2024 model, it has 201 horsepower instead of 184, larger screens, a lighter structure, more safety hardware, and a five-seat interior.

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have a third row?

No. The redesigned 2025 Tiguan has two rows and seats five; it does not retain the previous seven-seat arrangement.

How much more powerful is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2025 Tiguan makes 201 horsepower, an increase of 17 horsepower over the 2024 model's 184-hp engine. All-wheel-drive versions also raise maximum towing capacity from 1,500 to 1,800 pounds.

What screen sizes does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

The 2025 Tiguan has a standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. S, SE, and SE R-Line Black models use a 12.9-inch center touchscreen, while the SEL R-Line has a 15-inch touchscreen.