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Volkswagen Tiguan

Named for a tiger and an iguana. More than 9 million sold by May 2026.1

Researched October 23, 2026 from 36 sources

Also called

  • GTI of compact SUVsVolkswagen's label for the 2009 Tiguan, which borrowed the GTI's 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbo engine.2
  • Gelände-GolfAUTO BILD's 2006 shorthand for the forthcoming compact SUV, linking the Tiguan to the Golf.3
  • VW MarrakeshA newspaper's unofficial name, borrowed from an earlier VW study; other media repeated it despite Volkswagen's attempts to stop its use.4

At a glance

0200400
108–316 hpPower
07.515
4.9–11.9 s0–100 km/h
0125250
174–250 km/hTop speed
0250500
200–500 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4581314

Layout
Front engine; front-wheel drive or 4MOTION all-wheel drive5
Built at
Current plants: Wolfsburg, Germany; Puebla, Mexico; Anting, China1
Units built
Over 6 million built by spring 20206

The story

Born in 2007 for the compact-SUV boom, the Tiguan now sits between the T-Roc and Touareg. Its original all-turbo engine range was a Volkswagen first; the family has led Volkswagen Group sales since 2017.156

2006: 117,824 readers vote for Tiguan20062007: Frankfurt debut, all-turbo engines20072016: MQB makes room for the second generation20162017: America gets a longer, seven-seat Tiguan20172020: Six million built, one every 35 seconds · 316-hp R and 242-hp eHybrid arrive20202024: Mk3: MQB evo and 120-km eHybrids20242026: Nine million sales and EDITION 20 · ID. Tiguan revealed for a 2027 launch2026 Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N): 2007–20205NVolkswagen Tiguan II (AD1/AX1; BW2/BJ2): 2016–presentAD1/AX1; BW2/BJ2Volkswagen Tiguan III (Europe): 2024–present 20062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsMilestones15101120
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YearWhat happened
2007–2020Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)
2016–presentVolkswagen Tiguan II (AD1/AX1; BW2/BJ2)
2024–presentVolkswagen Tiguan III (Europe)
2006117,824 readers vote for Tiguan
2007Frankfurt debut, all-turbo engines
2016MQB makes room for the second generation
2017America gets a longer, seven-seat Tiguan
2020Six million built, one every 35 seconds
2020316-hp R and 242-hp eHybrid arrive
2024Mk3: MQB evo and 120-km eHybrids
2026Nine million sales and EDITION 20
2026ID. Tiguan revealed for a 2027 launch
  1. 2006

    117,824 readers vote for Tiguan

    AUTO BILD readers choose Tiger plus Leguan over Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib. The winning name takes more than 36% of the vote.3

  2. 2007

    Frankfurt debut, all-turbo engines

    The production Tiguan premieres at Frankfurt and reaches buyers the same year, generally with 4MOTION. Every gasoline and diesel engine is turbocharged.6

  3. 2016

    MQB makes room for the second generation

    Following its 2015 Frankfurt reveal, Mk2 reaches showrooms in April on MQB, with a longer wheelbase creating more cabin space.6

  4. 2017

    America gets a longer, seven-seat Tiguan

    For 2018, the American redesign gains 7.3 inches of wheelbase and 10.6 inches of length, offers a third row, and pairs 184 hp with an eight-speed automatic.57

  5. 2020

    Six million built, one every 35 seconds

    Production passes six million in spring. In 2019, 910,926 Tiguans were built, making it the Volkswagen brand and Group's best-selling car.6

  6. 2020

    316-hp R and 242-hp eHybrid arrive

    The R adds 420 Nm, torque-vectoring 4MOTION and adaptive damping lowered 10 mm; the eHybrid brings a 13-kWh battery and up to 50 km of electric driving.589

  7. 2024

    Mk3: MQB evo and 120-km eHybrids

    DCC Pro and a new cockpit arrive. The eHybrids gain a 19.7-kWh net battery, up to 120 km of electric range and 11-kW AC/50-kW DC charging.11011

  8. 2026

    Nine million sales and EDITION 20

    Sales exceed nine million by May. The EDITION 20 celebrates with an R-Line exterior and exclusive Maple Red metallic paint.1

  9. 2026

    ID. Tiguan revealed for a 2027 launch

    October's electric ID. Tiguan reveal sets up an early-2027 replacement for the ID.4 and ID.5, alongside gasoline, diesel and hybrid Tiguans.12

Every generation

  • Volkswagen Passat (B6)
    B6
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I
    5N2007–2020
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II
    AD1/AX1; BW2/BJ22016–present
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III (Europe)
    Volkswagen Tiguan III (Europe)2024–present
  • Volkswagen Tayron Mk2
    Volkswagen Tayron Mk2

Power over the years

From 138 hp to 268 hp in 16 years.

0100200300 2010201520202025 hp 2008 · 138 hp · Mk1 Europe 2.0 TDI2008 · 148 hp · Mk1 Europe 1.4 TSI2009 · 200 hp · SEL 2.0T 4MOTION2011 · 108 hp · Mk1 facelift 2.0 TDI2011 · 207 hp · Mk1 facelift 2.0 TSI2024 · 201 hp · Mk3 eHybrid 201 hp2024 · 268 hp · Mk3 eHybrid 268 hp2025 · 201 hp · North America 2.0-liter turbo2026 · 268 hp · SEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion 268 hp Mk3 eHybrid 268 hp 138 hp Mk1 Europe 2.0 TDI
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YearHorsepowerModel
2008138Mk1 Europe 2.0 TDI
2008148Mk1 Europe 1.4 TSI
2009200SEL 2.0T 4MOTION
2011108Mk1 facelift 2.0 TDI
2011207Mk1 facelift 2.0 TSI
2024201Mk3 eHybrid 201 hp
2024268Mk3 eHybrid 268 hp
2025201North America 2.0-liter turbo
2026268SEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Tiguan Limited

    2017–2018

    200 hp
  • SE / SE Navigation / Match / SEL / R-Line / R-Line Tech (UK)

    Standard

    SE / SE Navigation / Match / SEL / R-Line / R-Line Tech (UK)

    2019

  • Tiguan / Life / Elegance / R-Line (2020 facelift)

    Standard

    Tiguan / Life / Elegance / R-Line (2020 facelift)

    2020

  • Tiguan Allspace

    Standard

    Tiguan Allspace

    2018–2024

  • Tiguan L Pro (China)

    Standard

    Tiguan L Pro (China)

  • Tiguan X (China)

    Standard

    Tiguan X (China)

    2020

  • Tiguan R

    Performance

    Tiguan R

    2020–2023

    316 hp

  • Special

    Tiguan Black Edition

    2023

  • Special

    Tiguan EDITION 20

    2026

  • Limited

    162TSI Wolfsburg Edition (Australia)

    2018

    217 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Late first-generation Tiguan: squat body and a horizontal grille.519
  • 2020-facelift Tiguan: Tiguan lettering sits centrally below the VW badge.9
  • European 2024 Tiguan: very flat LED headlights and a glass-covered horizontal front strip.1011
  • North American 2025 Tiguan: slender rear light bar and vertical rear reflectors.17

Year by year

  1. 2011 / 2012

    Straighter headlights, revised bumpers and double-L rear-light graphics mark the first-generation facelift.4516

  2. 2020

    Second-generation facelift: narrower Golf-style lamps, curved grille and centered rear Tiguan lettering; touch pads replace climate knobs.9

  3. 2021 / 2022

    The Allspace facelift arrived in 2021; North America's 2022 models gained standard LED lights, a new grille and new wheel designs.522

  4. 2025 (North America)

    Redesign echoes the Tayron, with slimmer lamps, an optional front light bar and vertical rear reflectors; five seats only.17

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Tiguan
    Tiguan
    Photo of a Volkswagen Touareg
    Volkswagen Touareg

    Volkswagen Touareg

    First-generation Tiguan resembles it, but has a smaller body and less ground clearance.226

  • Photo of a Volkswagen Tiguan
    Tiguan
    Photo of a Volkswagen Tayron
    Volkswagen Tayron

    Volkswagen Tayron

    Look for vertical rear reflectors on the 2025 North American Tiguan; the European Tayron uses horizontal reflectors.17

Against its rivals

  • Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

    Tiguan vs Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

    Figure-eight lap lower is better

    Tiguan27.6 s
    Honda CR-V EX-L AWD28 s
    29
  • Audi Q5 (2026)

    Tiguan vs Audi Q5 (2026)

    Base price lower is better

    Tiguan$44,560
    Audi Q5 (2026)$54,195
    18

Prices

Value today $3.4K–$4.6K2

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2010201520202025 Value today: $3,400–$4,600 2009 · $25,375 · US base, S2017 · $25,860 · US base, S2018 · $23,150 · US base, Limited 2.0T2018 · $26,245 · US base, front-wheel drive2018 · $39,245 · US SEL Premium 4Motion, tested2024 · $30,305 · US base2025 · $30,920 · US base2025 · $42,030 · US SEL R-Line 4Motion, tested2026 · $44,560 · US base, SEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion 2009 · $25,375 · US base S MSRP, 2009 model year 2026 · $17,000 · 2020 S, 19k miles, BaT2026 · $8,400 · 2015 S, 80k miles, BaT2026 · $15,250 · 2017 Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion, 23k miles, BaT $17.0K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2009Launch price$25,375US base S MSRP, 2009 model year
2009Price when new$25,375US base, S
2017Price when new$25,860US base, S
2018Price when new$23,150US base, Limited 2.0T
2018Price when new$26,245US base, front-wheel drive
2018Price when new$39,245US SEL Premium 4Motion, tested
2024Price when new$30,305US base
2025Price when new$30,920US base
2025Price when new$42,030US SEL R-Line 4Motion, tested
2026Price when new$44,560US base, SEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion
2026Auction sale$17,0002020 S, 19k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$8,4002015 S, 80k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$15,2502017 Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion, 23k miles, BaT
2026Value today$3,400–$4,600

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “One Tiguan every 35 seconds”
    • “9 million sales by May 2026”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  3. Endgültiger Name fürs Golf-SUV - AUTO BILD autobild.de
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  6. Tiguan: Global bestseller breaks the six million mark and has been the best-selling Volkswagen in 2019 | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  7. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan First Test: Is Bigger Better? motortrend.com
  8. The Tiguan R | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
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  10. Volkswagen celebrates world premiere of the all-new Tiguan | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  11. Now available to order: Long-range plug-in hybrid drives for the Tiguan from 48.655 Euro* | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  12. A Volkswagen bestseller goes electric: world premiere of the new ID. Tiguan | Volkswagen Newsroom volkswagen-newsroom.com
  13. Used Volkswagen Tiguan buying guide: 2008-2016 (Mk1) | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  14. VW Tiguan II – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
  15. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2.0T 4MOTION caranddriver.com
  16. Der neue Tiguan | Volkswagen Medienportal vwpress.ch
  17. 2025 VW Tiguan Adds Pace, Space And A New Face | Carscoops carscoops.com
  18. Our VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Combines Volkswagen Value with Luxury-Like Interior caranddriver.com
  19. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  20. Used Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide: big-selling SUV is a second-hand bargain | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  21. Volkswagen Tiguan SUV gets new trim levels for 2019 | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  22. Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (2018-2024) review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  23. VW Tiguan X 380 TSI 4Motion Is An Affordable Coupe SUV Made Exclusively For China | Carscoops carscoops.com
  24. New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition line up expands | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  25. Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Wolfsburg Edition lands - carsales.com.au carsales.com.au
  26. 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  27. Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 (2008-2015) used car buying guide | CompleteCar.ie completecar.ie
  28. Volkswagen Tiguan R 2021 review – performance with a big price | evo evo.co.uk
  29. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion First Test Review: Standing Still or Moving Forward? motortrend.com
  30. Doprovodný Tiguan alias Alan zvládá Dakar na jedničku - Auto4Drive.cz auto4drive.cz
  31. Inside the Design of the New VW Tiguan: A VISI Exclusive visi.co.za
  32. Volkswagen Tiguan Resale Value and Depreciation - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  33. No Reserve: 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,400 on July 18, 2026 (Lot #252,994) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Price, Reviews, Pictures & More | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  35. No Reserve: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,000 on August 14, 2026 (Lot #257,713) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. No Reserve: 23k-Mile 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $15,250 on March 10, 2026 (Lot #232,888) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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