Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs

• Which model Tiguan is best?

  Dubbed the perfect getaway vehicle, and an SUV for the young at heart, the Volkswagen Tiguan is the ultimate mid-size SUV for families who don't want to give up on a life of adventure yet still take the time to relish in a little luxury. It might be the dearest options in the line-up, but the 162 TSI Highline is a frontrunner, or the 140 TDI Highline for diesel buyers. Featuring a strapping 2.0-litre turbocharged 162kW engine mated to a slick seven-speed direct-shift gearbox, this unit makes light work of challenging conditions. It's also brimming with the most comprehensive technology and safety offering as standard across the range, with the option for customised sport styling. Why settle for less when you can have all this?

• How much is a VW Tiguan in SA?

  The price of a Volkswagen Tiguan will be influenced by which model year (MY) you opt for. In SA, the manufacturer’s recommended campaign driveaway price for the latest VW Tiguan ranges from $42,990 for the Tiguan Allspace 110TSI Comfortline, up to $59,993 for the Tiguan Allspace 140TDI Highline. As always, you should try to negotiate for a price that is lower than that designated by the manufacturer, but if you can't strike a deal, you could always opt for an MY variant from last year, which might well save you a few thousand dollars.

• Does the VW Tiguan hold its value?

  With demand for mid-size family SUVs running rampant, you can rest easy knowing that relatively speaking, the Volkswagen Tiguan holds its value quite well. Data from RedBook suggests that variants across the Tiguan line-up retain at least 70% of their new-car price after three years. While not quite as high a percentage as the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester or Mazda CX-5, the VW Tiguan is dearer than those models to begin with, although it still does come out ahead of rival offerings such as the Kia Sportage and Renault Koleos.