Redesigned crossover noticed for first time

A prototype for the subsequent era of Volkswagen’s fashionable Tiguan crossover has been noticed for the primary time.

The prototype is for the standard-wheelbase model the remainder of the world will get however a redesigned model of the long-wheelbase model bought within the U.S. also needs to be within the works. In different markets the long-wheelbase model is marketed individually because the Tiguan Allspace.

The dearth of camouflage gear factors to the redesigned Tiguan, the third era of the nameplate, already being at a late stage of growth. The reveal of the standard-wheelbase model ought to happen in 2023, with the long-wheelbase model to observe in 2024. A 2025 model-year launch within the U.S. is probably going.

We are able to see that the design takes on a extra fluid, extra muscular look just like the newest Touareg, which could be seen operating alongside the Tiguan in a few of the pictures. There are additionally some similarities to the newest Golf, notably on the rear, which appears to be additional prolonged than on the present Tiguan, doubtless leading to further cargo house. Faux exhaust ideas may also be discovered on the rear, because the precise exhaust vents from beneath the car.

The platform ought to be the identical up to date model of the present Tiguan’s MQB modular platform. The up to date platform debuted within the newest Golf and its Audi A3 sibling, and options enhancements within the areas of connectivity and digital driver-assist options.

It is not clear what’s deliberate for the powertrains however we will count on the present Tiguan’s assortment of two.0-liter turbo-4 engines to hold over with minor tweaks, probably together with the addition of mild-hybrid tech. A plug-in hybrid choice also needs to be accessible in some markets.

Curiously, our spy photographer has additionally noticed a check mule for what’s considered an electrical Tiguan. Anticipated to reach across the identical time as its internal-combustion counterpart, the electrical Tiguan will more than likely journey on the MEB modular platform for electrical autos, which options within the ID.4 and a bunch of extra Volkswagen Group EVs.

The present-generation Tiguan has confirmed successful for VW within the U.S., with annual gross sales on this market exceeding 100,000 models for the final 4 years.