Volkswagen is already working on a new generation for the popular Tiguan. The compact crossover has been spotted by spy photographers with minimal camouflage. Captured high on mountain roads, this test vehicle previews a few changes to the model, while keeping some secrets with a tricky black paint job. Although the camouflage looks simple, stickers over certain sections of the vehicle do hide a number of design details.
It appears that the front
section of the updated vehicle will be taller and more vertical, lending it a
blockier, more old-school SUV shape than it currently has. Conversely, around
the sides it appears that the new model will feature more rounded design lines
and bulging wheel arches, giving it a more muscular stance. The back of the
vehicle, meanwhile, appears rather similar to the current model but the lines
are much cleaner, following the example of the more expensive Touareg. Again,
though, stickers have been carefully placed all over the back of the crossover,
too. The taillights and the exhaust cutouts both appear to be designed to trick
onlookers.
Volkswagen has been moving away from the
busy, dazzle camouflage that automakers often use to fool the eye, in favor of
simple, monotone paint. Though that may seem less effective, the brand has
also, historically, been a fan of using fake body panels to conceal the design
of upcoming vehicles, making it hard to know how much we can trust this test
vehicle.
Regardless, rumor has it that the new
Tiguan will grow slightly over the existing one. Combustion engines are also
expected for it, but, since VW is focused on EVs, reports indicate that the
model’s engine options will continue more or less unchanged. Autocar indicates
that we can expect this updated version of the Tiguan to be introduced in
Europe in 2024. The American model will likely arrive several months later.
