Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the redesigned Tiguan in the United States and they’re saying farewell to the current model with a new Wolfsburg Edition. Based on the Tiguan SE, the Wolfsburg Edition is billed as a “value-oriented” sendoff that has “unique design details and content.” Dressed in one of four colors – Atlantic Blue, Deep Black Pearl, Platinum Grey or Pure White – the crossover rides on special 18-inch wheels that feature a two-tone finish. The upgrades don’t end there as the Wolfsburg Edition is distinguished by silver mirror caps, chrome door and bumper inserts, and a chrome “Bumperdillo” which is apparently a bumper protecting strip below the liftgate. Buyers will also find two-tone Wolfsburg badging as well as black window surrounds.
Moving inside, there’s a Titan Black
leatherette interior with exclusive Snap Orange contrast stitching. Volkswagen
says the latter is a “homage to the popular Habanero Orange color from the
debut of the second-generation Tiguan.” Other highlights include illuminated
sill plates, a 30 color ambient lighting system, and “unique décor.” They’re joined
by the usual features including a digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch
infotainment system, keyless access, and a power liftgate.
A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine resides under the hood, where it produces 184 hp and 299 Nm of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission. Pricing starts at US$ 30,995 and climbs to US$ 32,495 when equipped
with a 4Motion all-wheel drive system. That’s a steal as the Tiguan SE starts
at US$ 31,580 and climbs to US$ 33,080 with all-wheel drive.
As for the redesigned Tiguan, it will
arrive in time for the 2025 model year. Volkswagen isn’t saying much at this
point, but it’s completely separate from the European version and appears
significantly larger.
