
Vehicle Overview
The five-seat Tiguan is Volkswagen’s answer to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 compact SUVs. It’s powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and is available with front- or all-wheel drive. A performance-oriented R-Line version of the Tiguan debuts for 2014. (Skip to details on the: Tiguan R-Line)
New for 2014
SE trim level adds heated seats, simulated leather upholstery and iPod connectivity while the new SE with Appearance version gets keyless access with push-button start and a backup camera. SEL models gain Fender premium audio system.
Volkswagen’s Car-Net communication system is also available for the Tiguan. It includes services like roadside assistance, crash notification and stolen vehicle location assistance as well as boundary and speed alerts, a vehicle health report and an enhanced point-of-interest service for vehicles with navigation. All Car-Net features can also be administered by a smartphone app.
Exterior Highlights
- Standard 16-inch steel wheels; 16-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels available
- Standard rear spoiler
- Available fog lights
- Available panoramic sunroof
- Available bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
Interior Highlights
- Brushed-metal-style trim around the gear selector and air vents
- Cloth, simulated leather or real leather upholstery
- 60/40-split backseat with fore/aft and backrest angle adjustments
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Flat-folding front-passenger seat
- Available heated front seatsÂ
- Available iPod connectivity
- Available push-button start
- Available navigation system
Under the Hood
- 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
- Premium gas recommended and engine can now run on E15 fuel
- Front- or 4Motion all-wheel drive
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- 2,200-pound towing capacity
Safety Features
- Six airbags, including side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows
- Electronic stability system and traction control
- All-disc antilock brakes
Tiguan R-Line
The Tiguan R-Line adopts unique performance and appearance features that help set it apart from other versions of the compact SUV.
- Sport suspension
- 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- R-Line roof spoiler
- Side skirts
- R-Line badges
- R-Line scuff plates
- Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles
- Stainless-steel pedals