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Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,230 (Base MSRP): $31,670
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system’ hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a spare tire
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Options: Monterey Blue with Deep Black exterior roof
Other Trim Levels:
SE
SEL-R Line
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 6-speaker AM/FM audio system with SiriusXM
Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Engine/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder/201-hp
Standard Fuel Mileage: 22-city/30-hwy (test model)
Towing Capabilities: 1,500 lbs
Why:
A sporty stylish design
An available integrated light bar in front grille
An available Black roof package
An available adjustable front lightning system
FWD or AWD configurations
A variety of trims
20-inch wheels available
Leather seating available on higher trim
An adjustable front center armrest
Massaging front seats available
An available navigation system
An available 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system/screen
A peppy engine, delivering over 200-horsepower
A power panoramic roof is available
Heated and ventilated front seats available
Heated rear seat available
A radar-activated cruise control system
A 12-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system is available
A parking assist parallel and perpendicular parking
A variety of driving modes
A three-zone automatic climatic control system
Natural voice control with ChatGPT
But:
An extremely noisy engine, when turned off, like a high-performance vehicle the cooling fan runs for several minutes, after turning off before complete silence occurs
A higher base MSRP than the Toyota RAV4, the number one best-seller in the compact market
Depending upon the trim, the new Tiguan pricing can tip over the $40,000 mark
Only one powertrain, no electrified model available
Slightly less horsepower than the best-selling vehicle in the segment
A longer bumper-to-bumper new car warranty than the best-selling vehicle in the class and many other models
The adjustable front center armrest lacks a true hidden storage compartment
No brake hold feature
The removal of knobs and switches from the infotainment system --- everything works off of a rotary dial system located near the center armrest
Verdict: The all-new Tiguan exudes a sportier and more athletic flair for the 2025 model year. In fact, the vehicle, which is available in several trims, is just downright gorgeous, depending upon the trim, wheel size and features selected.
This year’s model is powered by a four-cylinder gasoline powertrain, which spews out a respectable 201-horsepower. Unfortunately, unlike some of the compact crossovers in this competitive segment, the Tiguan lacks electrification.
Despite not being electrified, the Tiguan's horsepower is more than adequate. In fact, this year’s new engine equates to more horsepower and MPG, when compared to its predecessor. However, it was quite unusual that this new engine mimics that of a high-performance sports car. In a somewhat unusual manner, the noisy cooling fan kicks in and runs for several minutes, after the Tiguan has been turned off.
Outside of that slight annoyance of the engine cooling fan, this year’s comfortable riding Tiguan offers a number of premium touches, too, ranging from a two-tone black roof treatment to massaging front seats to parallel/perpendicular parking.
Overall, while this is arguably the best Tiguan to date, it still falls somewhat short when compared to the competitions in terms of electrification and pricing for the base trim. The price of entry for the base model is higher than a number of its segment competitors.
Competition: Chevy Equinox; Ford Escape; GMC Terrain; Honda HR-V; Hyundai Tuscon; and Kia Sportage
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