The new, significantly bigger Volkswagen Tiguan is a lot more car than its predecessor, but it won?t cost a lot more money. The 2018 Tiguan, which is more than 10 inches longer than before and now offers a third row of seats, costs just $385 more than did the 2017 model, with a base price of $26,245 for the entry-level S trim.
All 2018 Tiguans are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive, or 4MOTION in VW-speak, adds $1300 to any of the four trim levels.
The base price is for a front-wheel-drive Tiguan S, which comes standard with a backup camera, a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a three-row, seven-seat layout. The Tiguan SE starts at $29,980 and adds features such as an 8.0-inch touchscreen, pushbutton start, dual-zone automatic climate control, leatherette upholstery, and several active safety features.
Step up to the $33,450 Tiguan SEL and you get 18-inch wheels, a power liftgate, remote starting, a panoramic sunroof, and adaptive cruise control. The fully loaded SEL Premium, starting at $37,150, sits at the top of the range with its 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, heated steering wheel, Fender audio system, digital gauge cluster, and leather seats.
Curiously, the third row of seats is not standard with AWD, instead costing $500 extra. Other options include an $850 Driver Assistance package ...