Even though we’ve yet to even see a concept, let
alone a prototype, word has it that the next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is
already in development and is slated to arrive in 2022. According to Auto Express, the
all-new Tiguan will feature a radical new coupe-like design, making it look far
sportier than the current 2nd-gen iteration – which has only been with us for
the past three years.
Serving as a basis for the 2022 Tiguan will be an
updated version of VW’s MQB platform, meaning the compact people hauler will
reportedly share engine options with the upcoming Golf. If true, expect plug-in
hybrid variants and even a high-performance R version, the latter possibly
featuring a 355 PS turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot.
If you’ve been wondering what such a vehicle might
look like, know you’re not alone. Thankfully, we have these renderings from
Kolesa to fall back on, and while we have no reason to believe that the real
2022 Tiguan will look anything like this, the digital drawings definitely serve
their purpose, given everything we know so far about the German crossover.
As far as styling is concerned, we can definitely
see a little Golf Mk8 in there, as well as a couple of T-Cross traits, such as
the the full length taillights at the rear. The front fascia still reminds of
us the current Tiguan, which is something that would actually make sense if
this was the real deal.
We could also go a step further and speculate that
the 2022 Tiguan’s interior design will take after the all-new Golf’s, meaning
it should feature a sporty three-spoke steering wheel, joined by a pair of
large rectangular displays.
