The 2022 VW Tiguan arrives with a new face, updated styling features, and a host of advanced tech gizmos, just what we expect from a modern crossover. VW got it right with the second-gen Tiguan unveiled in 2017. That model became Volkswagen?s best-selling vehicle in America. It did it by having a longer wheelbase than most competitors and three rows of seats, something the Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V don’t offer.

The 2022 model still has a 4.3-inch (109 mm) longer wheelbase and an 8.5-inch (215 mm) longer body than the short-wheelbase Tiguan in Europe, enough to accommodate a third-row seat for pets and kids.

?The 2022 Tiguan represents a strong refresh for one of our best-selling SUVs,? said Hein Schafer, Senior Vice President for Product Marketing and Strategy at VW America. ?It boasts sportier exterior styling, attainable technology, and competitive driver assistance.?
Updated Safety Features

By “driver assistance,” Schafer means the numerous safety features available for the 2022 VW Tiguan. The base Tiguan S is standard with front assist (forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring), side assist, and rear traffic alert.

Volkswagen?s IQ.DRIVE package is standard on all but the base model. It includes front assist, active side assist with blind-spot monitoring, rear traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, emergency assistance (semi-automated driving in a medical e...