Volkswagen Tiguan’s turn to adopt standard all-wheel drive
A few weeks after the Mazda CX-5, it is now the turn of a German competitor, the Volkswagen Tiguan, to eliminate its entry-level two-wheel drive version.
Volkswagen Canada’s public relations director, Thomas Tetzlaff, told us that “less than 2%” of Tiguans sold were not equipped with all-wheel drive, something which obviously justifies this decision.
That said, this obviously has an effect on its price. At $ 32,995, the 2022 Tiguan will command a higher starting bill of $ 3,200 when compared to the 2021 model year. The buyer will also have to allocate a little more money to their fuel budget by default. . The all-wheel drive version consumes 0.5 L more per 100 km, or 9.9 L / 100 km against 9.4 L / 100 km for the front-wheel drive variant.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan 2022
Only the Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester adopt a similar product strategy in the compact SUV segment. The other rivals offer a front-wheel drive livery at the entry level, with a view to accessibility.
Still powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder producing 184 hp and 221 lb-ft supported by an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Tiguan is also slightly revised for 2022. Digital instrumentation will be fitted as standard and it receives the contribution of a new infotainment system accessible through 8 “or 10.25” touch screens, depending on the version.
The whole thing is accompanied by a slightly redesigned front part with the emphasis placed on the stylistic signature of the diodes.
