The 2022 Tiguan Is Europe’s Answer to the American SUV
SUVs have become more and more popular as more families decide they need something sportier and roomier than a minivan. Though the European brands have been somewhat slower in finding a niche in the SUV market, at Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen, your Tacoma Volkswagen dealer, we are able to show off the newest iteration of the family SUV: the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. With its streamlined look, sporty handling, and roomy interior, it might be the SUV you’ve been dreaming about. We’ll take a look at its history, the new for 2022 specs, and the available technology features below. We’re confident that you’ll want to visit us here at Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen to experience the Tiguan for yourself.
Europe vs North America
Volkswagen, which means “People’s Car,” began in the early 1930s and, after the wars, became one of the saving graces of Germany’s economy. In the 1970s, a host of new models arrived, and in the 1980s, Volkswagen began its ascent as one of the fastest-growing car companies producing the highest quality vehicles. Today, Volkswagen is known around the world for sleek, comfortable, and classy vehicles that drive like a dream. If you’ve ever had the chance to test drive or own a Volkswagen, you know exactly what we mean.
Volkswagen has always dominated the European market with its brand and instantly recognizable logo. Although Volkswagen has its finger on the pulse of Europe’s car-buying public, the influence of America’s appetite for SUVs finally caught hold with the introduction of the Touareg in 2002 and eventually the Tiguan in 2009. After years of refinement, the 2022 Tiguan is a superior version of its previous models that is sure to satisfy America’s hunger for SUVs.
While Europeans tend to focus on the handling of a vehicle, Americans tend to want the entire package rather than a specific aspect. Neither is a “wrong” way to look at a vehicle. We have different priorities, depending on which buyer you’re asking. We think, however, that the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is a crowd-pleaser no matter where you’re from, catching the attention of people all over Europe and America, eagerly awaiting their turn to test drive and potentially purchase this spacious, sporty vehicle.
What’s New for the Tiguan in 2022
Modernization is the keyword for this latest model, which includes a design makeover featuring a new wheel design, bumpers, grille, and new LED headlamps. All models now have heated seats and a steering wheel that utilizes touch-sensitive controls. With these upgrades to all trim levels, Volkswagen is both modernizing and pushing a more luxe design and experience for their drivers.
A difference between the new North American models and the European models is that the North American version of the Tiguan has an optional third row, which means more space for people and less space for bags, boxes, and suitcases. Of course, you can always flip the seats down if you have fewer passengers. Depending on which errand you’re running or who needs to be dropped off where, the Tiguan can accommodate a variety of situations with a simple flip-down or flip-up of the seats, which makes this SUV incredibly versatile.
All trim levels but the base Tiguan S also now come standard with Volkswagen Travel Assist, the brand’s term for the semi-autonomous driving mode, as well as standard features such as a blind-spot warning system, automatic braking, and forward-collision alert. These safety features add to the SUV’s desirability, providing a safe environment for you and your passengers and promoting safety for those driving around you.
Technology and Infotainment Center
Speaking of the newest standard technology features, the Tiguan also has an array of optional features to help drivers stay safe and enjoy the ride. You can either use the built-in Volkswagen interface, or use your own interface from your phone, whether it’s Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and you’ll never have to worry about losing internet, as there is a built-in WiFi hotspot. Other optional features include lane-keeping assist, a semi-autonomous driving mode, and adaptive cruise control.
All Tiguan trims come with an infotainment system that can be organized to the driver’s liking and either an 8” or a 10” digital driver display. For those who prefer music over chatting, there is an optional nine-speaker audio system by Fender that can be installed, though it is only available on higher trim levels like the SE R-Line Black and SEL R-Line. A power-operated rear liftgate is also available on trims above the basic S model, and if you want to soak in some sunshine, there is a panoramic sunroof available. These little luxuries combine to form a delightful cornucopia of features that will ensure your driving experience is like no other.
Fuel Economy, Handling, and Specs
The 2022 Tiguan comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, an automatic transmission, and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. This is why people have described it as having a sporty, athletic feel, unlike some of the bulkier American SUVs that are known to be a bit more cumbersome and not as quick to respond to a driver’s handling. It’s a more fun ride, but it also maintains its safe and secure position to help keep everyone as far from danger as possible.
Fuel-wise, the front-wheel drive is the best option, getting an EPA-estimated 30 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG in the city.[a] If you decide on either the all-wheel drive or a higher trim model, those numbers will drop slightly, but not enough to make a big difference. Whether this is an everyday family vehicle or a once or a twice-a-week outing vehicle, you may decide that the upper trim level is worth the fuel economy dropping a bit.
SUVs aren’t known for their fuel economy, but the Tiguan performs well enough and has enough features to compete with other vehicles like pickups or vans and, of course, with other SUVs in its class. It all depends on what you’re looking for: whether it’s a rough and rugged vehicle, a sensible car for everyday driving, or a fun, sporty version that you can take somewhere new on the weekends.
Take a Test Drive in a Tiguan
Whether you’ve been interested in European vehicles for a while or are just now being introduced to them, the 2022 Tiguan is an excellent choice to test drive and get to know the European design and driving capability. With its sleek look, smooth drive, and spacious cabin, you’ll stand out in the crowd, knowing that it isn’t just a pretty car but a powerful, technologically advanced version of the SUVs you used to know and love.
You’ll be able to find the 2022 Tiguan here at Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen, and once you test drive it, you may very well start your European vehicle journey by taking it home. The Volkswagen guarantee of solidly built and smoothly finished vehicles and the free maintenance for two years offered on this model provides a high level of confidence in both dealers and buyers, which is why Volkswagen has remained so popular for decades. Whether you’re European or American, the Tiguan is ready to fulfill your dreams.
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