The new Volkswagen Tiguan has arrived in SA, complete with a fresh exterior look, a thoroughly redesigned cabin and a revised engine range. Here’s local pricing…
The new Volkswagen Tiguan has officially launched in South Africa, with the Wolfsburg-based automaker confirming the pricing Cars.co.za had earlier unearthed. The local line-up grows by a single derivative to 6, though only 2 variants will be available at launch. Interestingly, in some instances, derivative-to-derivative pricing has been cut, mirroring the approach recently taken with the facelifted T-Cross.
Despite the fact the remaining 4 derivatives are due to arrive in Mzansi only later in the year and early in 2025, pricing for the complete new Tiguan portfolio has been confirmed. Hitting the local market a year after its global reveal, the 3rd-generation Tiguan line-up kicks off with the base Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110 kW DSG, which is priced at R651 500 and immediately available.
As with the outgoing front-driven, entry-level derivative (which, we should point out, was R13 800 cheaper), power comes from the Wolfsburg-based firm’s familiar turbocharged 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, offering 110 kW and 250 Nm. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is now standard on this model, replacing the previous version’s 6-speed item.
Employing the same powertrain, the Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110 kW Life DSG is priced at R702 800, interestingly some R9 600 less expensive than the equivalent Mk2 version. Opting for the Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110 kW R-Line DSG – the 2nd variant that is available right from launch – pushes the price to R766 300 (a price decrease of R15 500).
What about oil-burning options? Well, the Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110 kW Life 4Motion DSG – the new addition to the now 6-strong line-up – is priced at R755 700, while the Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110 kW R-Line 4Motion DSG comes in at R834 800. Both feature all-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard.
Though the latter is R25 100 less than the price of the outgoing TDI version, keep in mind the 3rd-gen model’s 2.0-litre turbodiesel motor has been detuned from 130 kW to 110 kW, while its peak torque falls 40 units to 340 Nm. VW says the TDI derivatives will be available from November 2024.
Finally, the Tiguan 2.0 TSI 140 kW R-Line 4Motion DSG tops the range with a sticker price of R835 900. For the record, that’s R25 700 less expensive than the outgoing flagship variant, though it’s worth noting the latter boasted 162 kW while the new version makes do with 140 kW (maximum twisting force, however, is unchanged at 350 Nm). All-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual-clutch cog-swapper are standard here, too, with this derivative arriving in the 1st quarter of 2025.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan – which rides on the latest MQB Evo platform – is optionally available with VW’s so-called IQ.Light HD matrix headlamps (R-Line models only), along with alloy wheels measuring up to 20 inches in diameter.
The base Tiguan rides on 17-inch “Bari” alloy wheels and ships standard with LED headlights, 10-colour ambient lighting, the 12.9-inch “Composition Media” touchscreen, 2 USB-C ports up front, fabric upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel (with shift paddles), 3-zone climate control, a digital cockpit and Park Assist Plus.
The Life grade includes adds items like electrically folding side mirrors, exterior ambient lighting (illuminated door handles and “motif” projection from the side-mirror housings) and LED Plus headlights. Meanwhile, the R-Line specification boasts an auto high-beam function, Sport Varrena leather seats (with R-Line logos), power-adjustable “ErgoActive” seats up front (with massage and climate functions),19-inch “Coventry” alloy wheels, silver anodised roof rails and 30-colour ambient lighting.
In addition, the Tiguan R-Line can be specified with a Black Style package that adds features such as 20-inch “York” black alloy wheels, black roof rails, black side-mirror caps, black chrome elements (on the grille and diffuser) and privacy glass for the side and rear windows.
Volkswagen says the cabin features “high-quality materials” and a “high finish standard”, as well as a new digital instrument cluster, a large infotainment screen (a 12.9-inch version is standard, with a 15-inch item available as an option) and an optional head-up display.
According to the German firm, the new Tiguan measures 4 539 mm from nose to tail, making it around 30 mm longer than before. VW says its family crossover’s luggage compartment capacity has increased by 37 litres to 652 litres.
How much does the new Volkswagen Tiguan cost in SA?
Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110 kW DSG – R651 500
Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110 kW Life DSG – R702 800
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110 kW Life 4Motion DSG – R755 700
Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110 kW R-Line DSG – R766 300
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110 kW R-Line 4Motion DSG – R834 800
Tiguan 2.0 TSI 140 kW R-Line 4Motion DSG – R835 900
VW’s 3-year/120 000 km warranty is included in the purchase price, along with a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
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