Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater is a proverb that some car manufacturers are savvy enough to remember when revamping cars with a substantial following.  For example, Volkswagen's Tiguan is the German manufacturer's largest-selling model worldwide and is ranked third only to the Golf and T-Roc models in the UK, so making hasty changes could be deemed risky.

While the all-new VW Tiguan 2024 looks have been reinvigorated, thankfully, much of the current car’s good DNA remains, with gradual changes across the board to bolster the areas where it was required.

The exterior of this popular family SUV has been given a similar styling update to the recently revealed 2024 Passat estate model, with a large lower grille, narrower headlights, and a rear lighting strip that extends the entire width of the car.  However, despite those stylistic changes, the Tiguan's approximate shape and size hasn't changed much.

Underneath the new 2024 Tiguan, the underpinnings are a development of the current SUV, changed only slightly to implement a range of new technology that plans to alter the way the Tiguan drives.  For example, VW's Dynamic Chassis Control system continually reacts to road conditions and adjusts acceleration, braking, steering and acceleration accordingly.  There's also the option to have a DCC Pro system, which goes a step further by introducing more refined suspension to improve the car's agility and provide passengers with superior ride comfort.

Volkswagen has confirmed that two 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions, branded as eHybrid will be available and will produce 201bhp and 268bhp, respectively.  In addition to a modified turbocharger and a host of internal modifications, both PHEVs will have a larger 19.7kWh battery, providing an approx range of 60 miles, improving on the current plug-in hybrid Tiguan’s 30-50-mile range and significantly outperforming the Ford Kuga's 39 miles. 

Further good news is that the charging speeds have improved, with the new battery accepting 11kW instead of 3.6kW from an AC connection.  That reduces the time needed for a full charge at home from three and a half hours to approximately two hours.  The 2024 Tiguan can also manage a DC charge at up to 50kW, indicating that a 10-80% top-up via a public rapid charger could take only 25 minutes.

A 1.5-litre engine will also be available as a mild hybrid and will be badged as 'eTSI'.  This model will use a 48-volt electric motor to increase power and improve efficiency when accelerating away.  Unlike some of its competitors, the Tiguan can drive on electric power alone for short distances and close down two of its four cylinders when moving, helping to lower fuel consumption.

A 2.0-litre petrol engine with either 192bhp and front-wheel drive or a more powerful 261bhp with Volkswagen's 4Motion four-wheel drive system will be available.  Furthermore, high-mileage drivers can opt for 148bhp and 190bhp 2.0-litre diesel engines.  Again, the lesser-powered diesel is front-wheel drive, while the 190bhp version has four-wheel drive. 

Volkswagen is also expected to launch an all-electric Tiguan within the coming years to sit alongside the VW ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5.

One of the most significant changes within the interior is to the infotainment system.  While the current iteration of the Tiguan lacks physical buttons, the new Tiguan will have proper physical buttons, the touchscreen menus have been redesigned, and the temperature and volume sliders will light up at night, which is a nice touch.

New software will be delivered through 12.9" or 15.0" touchscreens alongside a digital driver’s display, which will be standard across the Tiguan range.  This display is more significant than the one provided in the current Tiguan.  It offers a selection of Classic, Progressive, Navigation and R-Line views, each of which you can customise to show which information you want.

The updated dashboard delivers more trendy styling and wraps around the driver more than previously.  Once again, it’s comparable to the new Passat’s interior, and the central air vents have been relocated to below the touchscreen, and the gear selector can now be found on the steering column.

Not that the existing Tiguan was lacking before, but the headspace of the new 2024 model has increased, while the luggage space in the boot has also grown by an additional 33 litres, meaning it will easily store seven carry-on suitcases.

Drivers can expect additional driver assistance technology, and depending on which trim level you opt for,  Tiguans can park themselves in a bay or parallel space.  Models equipped with the Park Assist Pro feature can remotely enter and exit parking spaces using a phone app.

We're not sure how much the all-new 2024 Tiguan will cost yet, but contact us on 02392 245570 if you're interested in leasing one when it becomes available - hopefully in the Summer of 2024.