Four engines are available across the Tiguan range; three petrol engines and one diesel engine. Petrol engines include a twin charged 1.4-litre TSI with 118 kW, a 2.0-litre TSI with 132 kW and a 2.0-litre TSI with 155 kW. 

Despite the high power output, CO2 emissions have remained surprisingly low.

The diesel variant is impressive. The 2.0-litre TDI engine provides 103 kW of power and achieves - for an SUV - the remarkably low combined fuel consumption figure of just 6.0 litres per 100 km for the manual model.

The Tiguan’s 1.4-litre TSI engine, powered by 118 kW will be available in two-wheel drive, attracting customers who are looking for a stylish yet economical city SUV in an affordable package.

For customers wanting the added versatility and the option to venture off the beaten track, the rest of the range (103TDI, 132TSI, 155TSI) feature Volkswagen’s innovative 4MOTION all-wheel drive as standard.

The Tiguan 118TSI is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the 103TDI can be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG transmission. 

The Tiguan 132TSI is paired with both 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG transmissions, while the 155TSI Tiguan is available with a 7-speed DSG transmission only.

Both the 103TDI and the 118TSI with two-wheel drive incorporate BlueMotion Technology making them both environmentally friendly and economical. 

BlueMotion Technologies includes Volkswagen’s impressive Start/Stop system, Brake Energy Recuperation and the revolutionary Coasting Function (on 103TDI DSG only) offering even further fuel saving technology and thus lowering emissions.

The Tiguan provides high passenger safety with daytime driving lights, six airbags (front, front side and curtain airbags), and safety optimised front head restraints as standard. The new Tiguan also features Volkswagen’s advance technologies including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Auto Hold function, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD). Safe driving in the Tiguan is also accounted for with features such as Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) and Engine Braking Control (EBC) as standard.

Naturally the latest Tiguan retains all the versatility and practicality for which the previous model was renowned, being a five-door, five-seater. The rear seat is a 60:40 split bench that can be adjusted forwards and backwards by up to 16 cm and also reclined, while cargo capacity ranges from 395 to 1510 litres.

Prices range from $28,990 to $42,990, excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges.