The Volkswagen Tiguan is a stylish SUV that brings a lot to the table. It is one of the most sought-after German machines in Kenya thanks to its reliability and performance. Its modern look and aggressive styling appeal to trendy and fashion-conscious buyers. It has a spacious cabin that can accommodate up to 7 people. The Tiguan competes with established brands such as the BMW X1, Ford Escape, Audi Q3, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4, and Mazda CX-5.
What’s New In The 2024 VW Tiguan
- Standard VW IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance system
- Upgraded infotainment
- More standard and available features
2024 VW Tiguan Grades
- Active—This is the base trim level, which comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, LED headlamps with lenses, LED rear lamp, separate daytime running lights with automatic headlamp control, lumbar support, door, and side moldings, wheel locks with enhanced anti-theft protection, hill-start assist, park assist, and a control system.
- Elegance—The Elegance model features 18-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, LED headlights with cornering lights, door mirrors with memory function, front comfort seats, interior lighting, decorative inserts, rear seat bench/backrest, split folding, and a two-tone horn.
- R-Line— This is the top-of-the-range model that comes with 19-inch alloy wheels as standard, with 20-inch wheels available as an option, a chrome package, bright decorative trims, scuff plates in door openings, LED headlights with cornering lights, rear combination lamp with special signal pattern, exterior mirrors with memory function, leather-wrapped sports multifunction steering wheel, unsplit molded headliner, leather seat trim covers, front ventilation/massage seat(s) and mechanical rear seat release.
2024 VW Tiguan Interior
The 2024 Tiguan welcomes you to a whole new level with its high-quality cabin. The center console features new functions including the Discover Pro Max navigation system with a 15-inch infotainment display.
The Tiguan is spacious and can easily fit a family of five for a road trip to Naivasha or Mombasa and with the available third row up, you can fit up to seven people easily.
The front seats are comfortable and the driver and front passenger get enough legroom, headroom, and shoulder space with a good view of the road ahead.
The second-row seats are equally comfy with ample legroom and headroom. On the other hand, the third-row seats are a bit tight and best suited for kids.
The Tiguan Active grade comes standard with six-way manually adjustable heated front seats with cloth upholstery. Higher trims get a power-adjustable driver’s seat and faux-leather upholstery, power passenger seating, leather upholstery, and a panoramic sunroof. The R-Line grade gets VW’s new Ergoactive seats, which include a massage function and allow you to choose between a variety of massage styles.
The two-row Tiguan offers 37.6 cubic feet of space with all seats in place and 73.4 cubes with the rear seats folded. The three-row Tiguan on the other hand offers 12 cubic feet behind the last row. If you fold the third-row seats you get 33 cubes and doing the same with the second-row seats maximizes the three-row Tiguan to 65.3 cubic feet.
2024 VW Tiguan Tech Features
The 2024 Tiguan is equipped with a suite of helpful tech features designed to help make parking, passing, and, well, driving easier. These include; the VW Digital Cockpit that displays driving information, SiriusXM with 360L, Premium Audio System, wireless charging, remote engine start, four USB-C ports, Keyless access, VW Car-Net Hotspot trial, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2024 VW Tiguan Exterior
The 2024 Tiguan has a sophisticated modern design that sets it apart from other common SUVs. It is easily recognizable thanks to its new front-end execution that features a light bar that stretches across the entire width of the car and leads into the new LED Plus headlight units. The lower bumper section has also been revised giving the Tiguan an aggressive look.
The distinctive side profile of the Tiguan boasts a strong character line running the length of the vehicle. It comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels in the Active and Elegance trim levels. 18-inch and 19-inch rims are optional for the Tiguan Elegance while the high-end R-Line gets 19-inch wheels as standard and 20-inch wheels offered as an option.
The rear end of the 2024 Tiguan also features a horizontal LED light bar running across the width of the Tiguan’s tailgate with the VW badge placed just below it. The rear bumper and tailgate have also been redesigned to give the Tiguan an undeniably strong character
Seven colors are available for the 2024 Tiguan These include Atlantic Blue Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, Platinum Grey Metallic, Pyrite Silver Metallic, Pure White, Opal White Pearl, and Kings Red.
2024 VW Tiguan Performance
The 2024 Tiguan comes with two types of powertrains: a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine “eTSI” and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine “TDI”. The 1.5L engine has a maximum output of 150PS /maximum torque 250Nm). The 2.0L TDI engine produces a maximum output of 193 PS and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. It is equipped with a twin dosing system that further reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by installing two urea SCRs. Both engines are mated with a 7-speed DCT transmission.
In terms of handling, the 2024 Tiguan provides a quality ride and its leather-wrapped steering wheel is light and responsive. The brakes of the 2024 Tiguan are also light and easy to apply. Smooth stops can be made without a second thought.
The 1.5L engine punches above its weight and delivers energetic performance. The 2.0L diesel powertrain performs even better and comes with a 4WD drivetrain that allows it to cruise well even in rough terrains.
At the flick of a switch, you can choose from four different four-wheel drive modes to suit your driving conditions. These include Snow Mode, On-Road Mode, Off-Road Mode, and Off-Road Custom Mode.
2024 VW Tiguan Safety Features
– Dual front side-curtain airbags
-Front and rear curtain airbags
-Travel assist
– Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
– Active blind spot monitor
– Rear traffic alert
– Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking
– Emergency assist
– Lane assist
-Park distance control
-Pedestrian monitoring
-Dynamic road sign display
-4-wheel ABS
Conclusion
If you are in the market for a premium SUV that will give you class, reliability, and performance, the VW Tiguan is the car for you. Its available 7 seats can fit your family well comfortably for a weekend adventure. Its design stands out from the city to the outdoors.
If you want to buy the 2024 Tiguan simply give us a call at 0722469360 or email us at info@topcar.co.ke. We have developed a network of trusted dealers in Japan, South Africa, the UK, and Dubai who supply us with exceptionally good quality vehicles. Eliminate middlemen and showroom costs by importing the car with us and saving up to KES 500,000. The import process takes 45-60 days from Japan and one week from South Africa and the car is delivered to your doorstep.
