It's puzzling why Volkswagen doesn't offer a non-plug-in full-Hybrid self charging version of this Tiguan, but if you can stretch to this PHEV variant, you'll now find it hugely improved. This powertrain will now make so much sense to the sensible conservative folk who tend to like this uber-sensible Wolfsburg mid-sized SUV.
It's now a real alternative to that mid-sized EV you might have been thinking about - and it feels classier inside than most of its PHEV crossover segment rivals. Yes, you could get a more avant garde cabin by opting for a mechanically very similar CUPRA Formentor eHybrid but that car won't appeal much to the typical Tiguan crowd. Who, we think, will like this Plug-in Hybrid model very much indeed.

Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information

Leather wrapped heated multifunction steering wheel with touch control and paddle shift

Easy Open and Close Electric tailgate with virtual pedal activation

ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear seats and front passenger seat compatible with i-Size

2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Front Assist - Autonomous emergency  braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring

Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system

Air care climatronic 3 zone air conditioning system with rear air conditioning control panel

LED separate signature day time running light

Park assist plus with park distance control

Inductive smartphone charging without external antenna connection

Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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Volkswagen Tiguan

1.5 TSI eHybrid R-Line 5dr DSG