2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Innovations

Introduction to the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan and its Innovations

The third-generation Tiguan rolls boldly into 2025 with extensive updates and enhancements. This compact SUV is Volkswagen’s most popular. For every GTI that leaves the lot, the automaker sells more than 10 Tiguans, so Volkswagen’s overhaul of this SUV is worth its investment. While exact numbers are yet to come, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan price is expected to start at around $30,000. Here’s what we know about this new release.

Detailed Overview of New Model Changes for 2025

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is almost completely redesigned, inside and out. If you liked the 2024 version, you’ll love the diverse range of updates and enhancements Volkswagen added to its latest release.

Exterior Enhancements: Bold Design and Aerodynamic Improvements

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger, sportier, and sits on a longer wheelbase that delivers an extra inch in length. The roofline is also longer, with a sweeping spoiler to improve aerodynamics. The front bumper includes air curtains to reduce air resistance and optimize fuel efficiency. The new Tiguan’s rear overhang gets shorter, while the nose gets a little lift to enhance its powerful appearance. The front fenders sweep up into a curved undercut, giving the Tiguan an athletic shoulder line.

The Tiguan’s sleek exterior is available in three new colors for 2025: Ascot Grey, Avocado Green Pearl, and Monterey Blue Pearl. The new Tiguan 2025 has slimmer HD matrix headlights than the previous model, replacing the LEDs. Drivers can also opt for the available LED light bar with an illuminated logo. The Tiguan comes standard with 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, with 19- and 20-inch wheels on upper trims. A power easy-open/close tailgate is available to streamline your errands.

Interior Upgrades: Premium Materials and Advanced Comfort Features

From the driver’s seat of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, you’ll enjoy ergonomic adjustments that deliver a more refined experience. The gearshift lever has moved to the column, freeing the console space for larger displays and more storage. To usher in the return of more accurate and responsive physical buttons on the steering wheel, the highly criticized touch-sensitive steering wheel pads introduced in 2024 were eliminated for 2025.

You’ll enjoy the driver’s seat’s available luxe features, including heating, ventilation, power adjustments, and massage functionality. Higher trims offer upscale materials, such as leather upholstery and genuine American walnut accents.

Though you can no longer add a third row to the Tiguan 2025 interior, you and your passengers will be comfortable in your available space. With optional three-zone climate control, you can optimize temperatures throughout this SUV. A 60/40 split in the second-row bench allows you to customize the climate to suit passengers and cargo loads.

Performance Upgrades: Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency Unveiled

The 2025 Tiguan boasts a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that increases horsepower over the 2024 model by 17 for 201 horsepower. Updates to the chassis, aluminum suspension components, and high-strength steel sheet metal lighten the load by around 170 pounds, which should deliver more pep. This pairs with a twin-clutch direct-shift gearbox that enables smooth shifting and prompt response to driver input. The available active suspension system can enhance your ride even more, depending on your preference.

A plug-in hybrid Tiguan is also anticipated in 2025. This option is slated to deliver a 62-mile range and feature an electric motor compatible with 50 kW DC fast chargers, distinguishing Tiguan from other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Infotainment and Connectivity: Next-Generation Technology for an Enhanced Driving Experience

The Volkswagen Tiguan redesign includes an upsized infotainment system with 12- and 15-inch touch screens. Both screens give you access to Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit Pro software. You can also add a head-up display to help you keep your eyes on the road. Physical volume knobs, ambient lighting adjustments, and drive mode controls will give you a satisfying tactile experience. If you prefer a hands-free approach, you’ll appreciate the advanced voice recognition technology in 2025.

You’ll experience next-level personalization with the addition of Atmospheres, which combines audio settings and ambient lighting in five preset modes. A premium 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system is available on select trims. Wireless charging is standard in this 2025 Volkswagen SUV to maintain convenience while you’re on the road.

Safety and Driver Assistance: Protective Upgrade to Keep You Safe

The Volkswagen Tiguan for 2025 has four more airbags than the previous year, giving you 10 to protect your family in an accident. This year’s airbags are positioned at the driver’s knee, center, and rear side. Standard driver assistance features include:

• Forward-collision alert with automatic braking
• Blind-spot warning system
• Lane departure warning with lane-keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control with lane-centering

Comparative Analysis With Competitors and Previous Models

Though the exact numbers have yet to be released, this year’s lighter Tiguan should offer fuel efficiency similar to its competitors. If it maintains its previous capabilities, the Tiguan will continue to prevail. Even before the 2025 increase, the Tiguan already offered the longest wheelbase of the three. Without the optional third row, the Tiguan should offer impressive cargo space and interior comfort.

Take the New Tiguan for a Test-Drive at Kalispell Volkswagen

If you’re interested in learning more about the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, contact our team at Kalispell Volkswagen. We’ll let you know exactly when this crossover SUV is expected to reach the lot and help you schedule a test-drive as early as possible.