The redesigned Volkswagen Tiguan has only been on
sale in the United States for a few months but that hasn't stopped the company
slashing prices in order to better compete with the competition.
Automotive News reports Volkswagen has informed
dealers the price of the entry-level Tiguan S will be reduced by US$ 600 which
means it now starts at US$ 25,495. The Tiguan SE sees a more substantial cut of US$ 2,180 as the model now costs US$ 27,650.
Likewise, the luxury-oriented Tiguan SEL starts at US$ 31,990 which is a decrease of US$ 1,460. The range-topping Tiguan SEL Premium is
unchanged and costs US$ 37,150.
The publication reports the price change is
retroactive and Volkswagen is sending out new Monroney stickers to existing
models in dealer inventory. This means customers who are shopping for a Tiguan
should hold off for a bit as their patience will be rewarded with significant
savings.
There doesn't appear to be any other changes besides
the price reductions but Volkswagen's media site suggests models with the
updated pricing will be called the 2018.5 Tiguan. Regardless, the crossover
features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 184 hp and 299 Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed
automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive
system for an additional US$ 1,300.
