After years of having a hard time to gain a grip in the American crossover market, Volkswagen finally concerned grips with the fact that size does matter– a minimum of worldwide of crossovers. This year, it provided the American buyer what it wanted: a compact crossover with room for individuals and cargo, thanks to its extra 10 inches in length. It likewise got a new, more muscular appearance. With this redesign still fresh, we expect no changes when the 2019 Tiguan debuts.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Design
Visually, we expect no updates, and truthfully, that shouldn’t be a shock, as the 2018 Tiguan’s redesign gave this model the more rugged look that American buyers choose. On top of this new look, the existing Tiguan flaunts its ability to haul cargo and people, as it can carry up to 7 guests and up to 73.5 cubic feet of cargo– enhancements of two passengers and 17.4 cubic feet.
The latest variation of the Tiguan trips on the longer wheelbase and has about 11 inches in length in order to use exactly what American purchasers need. Thanks to the size enhancement, the model provides more legroom and cargo capability depends on 73.5 cubes. With size improvements, the brand-new Tiguan likewise brought more ripped appearance with sharper edges and lines in the location of previous rounded method.
The front end of the model shares the same style as the full-size Atlas utilizing the same form for the grille, headlights and front bumper. For the much better visual appeal, the latest Tiguan likewise has actually greatly sculpted profile line and more subtle lines on the hood. The back likewise features horizontal technique and look good and smooth. The 2019 VW Tiguan won’t, of course, change its fresh exterior look however VW will likely provide new color mixes and perhaps new exterior themes.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine
Under its hood, we likewise expect no changes, as the 2019 Tiguan should continue to utilize a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 184 horse power and 221 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Tiguan comes standard in front-wheel drive, however buyers can likewise choose all-wheel drive.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety
The revamped Tiguan hasn’t undergone IIHS or NHTSA screening just yet, so there are no official rankings at this time. The previous Tiguan carried out in the small-overlap test, however construction updates on the new-generation model ought to overcome this defect. The 2018 Tiguan also has a number of innovative safety systems readily available, consisting of automated emergency situation braking, blind-spot tracking, adaptive cruise, lane-departure caution, and more. These features should remain choices in 2019.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Pricing & Release Date
There is no official release date set for the 2019 Tiguan, however we expect to see it in the summer season of 2018. Since there are no updates on tap, we expect similar rates to the 2018 model, which ranges from $26,095 to $38,450 (destination fees consisted of). The competition for the 2019 Tiguan will consist of the Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape, and the Honda CR-V.