All-New 2025 VW Tiguan 1st look // Inside is almost luxury!

[@phillm156]

Great video. The single best feature I've heard about the Tiguan was it's 170 lbs lighter!! In a car world of ever increasing bloat. This was refreshing.

[@krane15]

On the other hand, have you heard of the EV?

[@phillm156]

@ which one? The 2ton, 3ton, or 5ton?

[@Hercegovac.1]

Center arm rest it’s adjustable as well ,worth it to mention 😅

[@paean109]

That interior looks really nice. I like the colour with the whitish piping/stitching. (I am not a fan of black interiors.). The exterior is nice as well.

[@Ulvaeus]

Great interior in this top trim. The contrasting colours help. This interior would look great with the new green exterior colour mentioned.

[@annesmith2018]

Looks good! As a dog owner interested how well seats fold down, & of course price.

[@JimAllder11]

Thanks for all the work you both put into these videos at the L.A. Auto Show. I know it's not always easy, and just want you to know your efforts are appreciated. 👍

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!

[@ronkemperful]

My 1st car was a 56 VW Bug that my dad bought new in Germany, so I’ve always had a nostalgia for VWs. But honestly, VW-Audi cars have long since been known for a less than stellar reputation for reliability and quality; falling into the same company of Chrysler-Fiat, Land Rover and Volvo. However, I always appreciate your enthusiasm and reviews and look forward to all your quality work.

[@billurban1581]

My 1965 544 made me a Volvo aficionado as well. That was a great car. I still don’t know how they made that front engine rear wheel drive car goes so well in the snow, guess it has something to do with Sweden.

[@Doogie1954]

What do you drive now?

[@billurban1581]

@@Doogie1954 A ‘23 Volvo S60 sedan. In spite of the above dig at Volvo, the car has never stranded me. It has been back to the dealer a few times for adjustments, but the 455hp and 523 lb ft and 41 mile battery and comfortable surroundings have made me quite happy. Oh, and the 107 mpg knocks it out of the park compared to my last BMW’s 29.7 My other car is a ‘98 Volvo V70, 235,000 miles, three pedals, been in the garage overnight since new.

[@shellyweber3387]

Does it only come with the brown interior?

[@marcgirard7551]

Wow this looks like a quite an interesting release and upgrade from VW! After having driven a Jetta for a few days, I was quite impressed with the tranmission programming and every day usability of the engine. If this Tiguan reflects that, I think they will have a big winner on their hands here. Now if only they'd release a version leveraging the GTI or Golf R engines to amp it up a bit!

[@chrisg3780]

Love the new styling. Was a fan of the pre 2017 Tiguan particularly the power, handling and interior quality. Hope it drives and handles as well as it looks.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Having all the car reviews come to Los Angles is one way to make it seem like lots of people are going to the show. I will be sitting this one out for the first time in 30 years, thanks for the great video. I hope you guys enjoy your stay.

[@andrs0101]

Are the side pockets on the doors hard plastic? My current tiguan has carpet and objects doesn’t sound while driving

[@gmarks1559]

Is this a better choice over the new toas?

[@davidjym]

more money should mean more features

[@krane15]

You mean the Taos? Its a sub-compact. The Tiguan is considered a compact.

[@coletteNY]

I love it and am considering it as my Audi Q5 lease comes up. At this point, my only complaint would be the wheels that look to be taken directly from the Subaru Crosstrek

[@davidjym]

that's saying something about the Crosstrek if VW is getting it's 'inspiration' from.

[@sugarhog1938]

The q5 is an 85k luxury suv, trading it for a 50k suv no way, even if you want something cheaper and more affordable, go for the glc and x3 that’s 54k

[@coletteNY]

@@sugarhog1938 I have leased 4 BMWs and not a fan of the 2025 X3 or interested in Mercedes. Happy to give the new VW Tiguan a go and happily save some $$$ as well.

[@sugarhog1938]

@ The vw is 52k, X3 and glc is 54k, is saving 2k really worth it?

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@sugarhog193885k? You're off by about 30k bud.

[@pabiker7505]

I like the looks & features. Went from 2022 Audi to a 2024 Atlas Cross Sport top trim & love it! Daughter is looking at Tiguan and wondering if tow hitch is available for bike rack?

[@gregholloway2656]

Thanks for the look at the Tiguan. What’s the wiring harness at the spare tire for? Tire pressure monitor?

[@RPicard1963]

Subwoofer

[@andybelloland]

Looks fantastic and you guys are fantastic. Thanks

[@aimerizzuto]

This looks amazing!

[@roventenedero1988]

you did not mention, does it have the 360 camera? does it has wireless android?

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard and there is an available 360 camera.

[@AlexTurbo]

Yes, but I believe 360 cam is only on SEL trim like previous MYs.

[@sefyue]

Do you guys think the phev model will come to canada ?

[@TigerOwO]

Will we get the plug in hybrid options this year? Also since it's on a different platform, plug in hybrid + all wheel drive any chance?

[@bzhu5269]

love the styling. Is this going to be made in Mexico? Loved Mexico-made VW. I previously owned Jetta and Tiguan in Canada and they have been reliable and served us well.

[@sergiod.mendoza1180]

Love it. Even over the The mitsubishi outlander phev sel has memory seats for both front passengers along with optional massage i still love this new Tiguan over it ❤

[@bricksbeersbeards9368]

the stitching across dash, center console, seat fit and finish remind me of the quality found in Premium Plus Mazda CX50...question is, what will the reliability be?

[@gosman949]

only the early buyer Guinea Pig will know!

[@davidgoldin2577]

​@@gosman949 that's the problem, I need a car in six months and can't wait out that period.

[@andriyyakubyk6315]

Any hybrid version??? to be competitive with Kia, Honda and Toyota????

[@krane15]

VW is the second largest carmaker in the world. So yes, they have two hybrids.

[@arunatwal4121]

Price please

[@tonymax68]

Love it,except for the rims,can't wait till it comes out. Lovin that R- line. Great video 😊

[@cstavrou58]

Great job, VW. I just bought a new 2024 that I love, and I can't wait until I upgrade to this one

[@citibear57]

The new Tiguan's interior is stunning (for a VW). Unfortunately, VW didn't get the memo about piano black plastic. At least it is used sparingly but in an area that will be scratched-and-fingerprinted a lot.

[@rockerjock79]

Yep have it in my 24 Audi RS5 Sportback. Had the get the piano black center console PPF’d so it didn’t scratch.

[@davva360]

Yep. I have a Jetta GLi and I love the car but dont like the piano black. It’s impossible to get it to look clean and stay looking clean.

[@zorbenstein]

Love it. Great upgrade.

[@russellvoth5161]

Might have to consider moving up from my Red 2020 highline , I'ii wait out the year .

[@wetzel82]

It took me 2 rewinds when you mentioned the wood paneling on the dash to actually see it. It looked as if the very close in color leather material was just reflecting off a giant piano black screen. Other than that with any other interior color like black i’m sure the wood pops.

[@Raptor-bt6zp]

How much more probably will cost in the low 40 s

[@Syrinx-Priest]

Love everything about this. Now if they would just give us the PHEV powertrain, it would be my next car.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The current PHEV Tiguan is front-wheel drive only. If you can live with just FWD, great, but I think VW should make a 4Motion eHybrid Tiguan. As the Multivan in Europe now has an eHybrid 4Motion option, this makes me hope they'll include that in the Tiguan.

[@billurban1581]

@@DaveDVideoMakerAWD is a breeze with the motor in the rear axle.

[@82nutcracker]

Interest to see Canadian pricing and reliability is always a big question mark in my mind for VW. Looking forward to watch your test drive review !!

[@judih.8754]

Much better looking than current model.

[@davidjym]

It's basically the same but more rounded.

[@AlexTurbo]

Because it’s not a Tiguan. It’s a rebadged Tayron from China. The Tiguan is dead.

[@davidjym]

@@AlexTurbo the world would be much less complicated if companies would have the same model names everywhere !!!

[@rerrpjx]

@@davidjym This ‘Tiguan’ is not the same Tiguan they get in Europe, this is a chinese model with a different name. The chinese one is called Tayron, and this one basically has the name change on that model, and is sold as ‘Tiguan’…

[@davidjym]

@@rerrpjx what the heck is happening ?

[@dang4866]

Fog lights are built into the Headlight assembly.

[@krane15]

Aka, all weather lights (AWL)

[@jasonkelsey3441]

I just bought the 2024 R line and I like it more. Fender Audio, more Euro looking, like the rims more and think the front grill looks better. Oh, and traditional shifter and not the one on the column where the wipers should be ;)

[@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh]

I'm considering doing the exact same thing. I like the looks of the 2024 model better. Can I be very bold and ask how much you paid for it if you're in Canada?

[@johnfranktullo3463]

Is it me but the black out trim on the wheel well make it look like it’s a huge black hole around the tires ?

[@matthewoesch2364]

I see it too

[@Doogie1954]

Plan to test drive for sure , my wife has a 2013 Touareg which she likes but lacks all the new safety features. Would like to see a little more horsepower my vehicle is the Golf R so I may have to adjust my driving when I'm behind the wheel. We are also looking at the Audi Q5 which has a similar engine but tuned to 261 HP. Time will tell.

[@Mythix2]

volume and drive select on the same button, does not sound frustrating at all...

[@stanmisiak5634]

Have they fixed the issue with the Id4 that caused a stop sale order from VW

[@WhiskeyGroove]

Looks great inside and out. The interior is suh-weet!

[@kgamaseg]

FINALLY no more fake exhausts on the back! Beautiful interior.

[@chozen_juan]

but then they gave you piano black above the wheels causing it to look like it has huge wheel gap.

[@seagullsbtn]

Liked the practicality of the last gen that I drove many times under VW, Seat and Skoda brands.

[@mathislaplante5271]

Did you guys check out the 2025 Taos?

[@andreaspencer9813]

We saw it there, it looks good, we'll be driving it the second week of December in Texas. Stay tuned!

[@Motormouth...]

We are driving it in a couple of weeks.

[@mathislaplante5271]

@ Can’t wait!

[@alisedighi3844]

Will they be offering a PHEV Tiguan?

[@lisa.ann.k.26]

WOW, summer! Long wait!

[@amorsitaVeronicita]

Is it hybrid?

[@evdanielsson7]

wow, I am thoroughly impressed. the current Tiguan is blandly styled, inside and out. the interior feels pretty cheap too. this is a very welcome improvement!! definitely curious about the pricing to see where it falls against the competition. also, 3-person memory isn’t very common in this class to begin with (in fact I don’t know a compact crossover that offers 3-person) and then to also offer it on the passenger seat is awesome! a lot of luxury cars don’t even offer passenger seat memory.

[@starwalker6930]

Why the hell cant they put buttons ?? F#$%, do they realize how hard it is to operate touch with gloves on in -25 deg ? The screen wont even come on at that cold temperature.

[@johnverlautz6025]

I often feel that Andrea is spot on. But I cannot agree about the passenger memory seat. I feel this is just another example of excess. Power seats are nice for the passenger. But I feel memory is just over the top excessive complexity. Anyway, it's a pretty car, and a very good review. Thanks to Zack and Andrea for the consistent high quality content!

[@impoppa9647]

My wife and I would love the passenger memory seating buttons. This would be a plus for us we are often swapping and changing almost daily who is driving and so to be able to have memory settings for both driver and passenger would be a nice touch.

[@paharding]

Uber awesome in every respect! Rims are awesome.

[@rromancunard]

Oh perfect a screen in the front side passenger similar to the Jeel Grand Wagoneer 🩷💎🏆🥇 Thanks for share 🙏 🙏🫂🫂💐

[@Bitcoin_Gold]

Cool your in my City of LA California... I am thinking going also LA Auto Show

[@mrprutten]

I'll be getting one.

[@jasonlee4655]

looks really great. i always liked how Tiguan looks. VW reliability reputation always kinda pushed me away, but i will give it a try for a test drive when one of my leases is over. I think this is the best looking compact suv inside and out.

[@matthewoesch2364]

I see a little Porsche Macan in this as well 🤩

[@davidalenick1246]

Liked our 2022 Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line a lot. It had the most comfortable back seat with lounge-like room. I like a lot of what they did with the new one except did I hear you right that the rear seat no longer reclines??? 🤯 Why not???

[@zaidal-zobaidi7206]

Indeed, a nice job by VW. It looks much nicer than the current generation in every aspect.

[@keithkiser7011]

Can't wait!

[@rickfetz469]

Like the look. But how is it mechanically? Is it a 100k + mile car?

[@jozzio720]

Trying to determine if this has thigh extension on the drivers seat...I see a video about a month ago for Australia and it seemd to show a thigh extension. That new version had a dog automatic

[@billurban1581]

The shot at 8:10 does not show one for passenger. You are right to inquire, the motorized thigh supports in my Volvo front seats are an excellent feature.

[@hamidmghazi]

No. It's missing many cool features vs other markets. Thigh extensions, 40.20 40 split seats. Paddle shifters etc.

[@sennis1361]

Great video as always. Awesome looking Tiguan, but the wheels look too small or is it the wheel design They screwed up on that feature

[@rerrpjx]

Will be debating between this and the Toyota Signia…will wait for the pricing and see it in person.

[@krane15]

The Toyota Crown Signia is not a competitor to the Tiguan. Its more of a crossover than an SUV, and technically in a class above, although similarly priced when fully optioned.

[@murrayross212]

I hope they have fixed the software issues. I'm here in Europe and have the top spec R Line version. My software just crashed. I had 14 safety system errors all at once, making it undrivebale. It's a known software issue in the EU, apparently. Took 2 days in the shop to update everything.

[@Hootization]

Absolutely worst decision to remove the recline and sliding for the back bench. There have been so many situations where more trunk space was required or more legroom was appreciated with our 2018. Suspect it's a cost cutting measure with the third row removal making it redundant as a bandage excuse. Overall usability lost with the new update

[@lbc2840]

It's one of the best features of my 2018 Tiguan.

[@VolutedJoker]

I guess they should have considered your feelings before making that decision huh

[@rockerjock79]

Looks really nice, but wood is not for everyone. I hope they give another option on the top trim. And less piano black would be nice.

[@LarryC748]

I'm a Tiguan user for the past 14 years (all 3-gen). I like everything I see here except: 1) wheelbase may be too long to make turns, 2) no volume button

[@sneakypoof]

Volume button is in the center console 5:48

[@timothywackerle2374]

So is that big deep storage space just anterior to the center arm rest open all the time? I’d feel like I was sitting next to a trash can.

[@NZsarge1]

The contrasting colours on the inside are tasteful and certainly give it a lift into semi-premium feeling, nice interior. I think the exterior is good but not great, I like the sharp lines and definition of the previous design and I think it’s still aging very well. I’m still at a loss as to why you guys don’t get the GTi engines version in North America or the R version either..

[@rayforster7621]

Still a solid parcel shelf. Why not a retractable one? If you want to carry a dog in the rear, then there is nowhere to put the solid shelf if you have rear passengers.

[@krane15]

A big oversight with many carmakers.

[@dkretzktz1523]

Looks very nice esp inside. Wonder why they didn't bring the euro model here.But that vehicle should have a bigger engine something like the 2.5L Mazda engine that can push out up to 256 hp. Also why why why software/ screen/ virtual controls. My nephew has a Golf R & absolutely hates the virtual controls for climate etc.

[@DPC-o1k]

Looks nice. Wish it came in phev hybrid.

[@brado2273]

It’s beautiful!

[@krane15]

Its the same platform as the European version its just stretched. The fog/AWL and integrated within the driving light bezel.

[@FatCat0209]

No front bumper?

[@krane15]

Lexus, Audi, Genesis, etc.?

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

Actually it does use the same platform as the European model. However the swb model in Europe is called the Tiguan while the lwb model in Europe is called the Tayron. We are getting the lwb Tayron model except they’re calling it Tiguan here. Regardless both use the same MQB Evo architecture

[@AudaciousLex]

YASSSSSS. Thanks for doing this review!!!!

[@benjiang6493]

I am wondering is it still use the old EA888 gen3B engine. I wish it's gen3 or gen4 without the B😂

[@isimonsez]

1:48 when you said that, my initial thought was Porsche Macan

[@markc7274]

Another great initial review.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Beautiful design but too bad no hybrid. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Volkswagen says, they are working on something, not sure if it will be a hybrid or a PHEV.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@andreaspencer9813 There is a PHEV in Europe. But I think they should add a 4Motion version of it.

[@mjg1544]

The PHEV is coming to the US after the ICE version releases.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@mjg1544 It hasn’t been confirmed yet.

[@mjg1544]

@@DaveDVideoMaker I read somewhere that the PHEV releases in the US in the summer of 2025. Road & Track or one of those online review magazines. Hopefully it’s not just a rumor since it claims it gets 62 miles in electric only mode.

[@lawrencemerrick3063]

Stay warm. We getting slammed with a winter storm in Alberta Good job guys ❤🎉🎉

[@andreaspencer9813]

Poor you!! Stay safe.

[@gosman949]

75 degrees here in north Texas today.

[@davidjym]

@@gosman949 See you in July when it gets to 120 degrees

[@gosman949]

@@davidjym not in north Texas. Our friends in Arizona get that. I do hate the heat here though.

[@davidjym]

@@gosman949 glad to know 😏

[@crafty24]

Like the looks, the interior is beautiful minus the small amount of piano black. Definitely not a fan of the wheels. Interested to see what the price would be.

[@chipsen3359]

Volkswagen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@FeighneyR]

I wouldn't trade in my 2024 Tiguan R-line for a 2025.

[@davidjym]

please don't trade in your one year old vehicle

[@mattc1974]

My 2019 has a volume knob. I'm not aware that it was removed in the following years.

[@jenny80myles]

Can't wait for your driving video, but so far so good. Love the wood trims. :)

[@paulr8771]

Thanks for this review and all the great info you both share all the time! Any word on when orders can be placed or when we’ll learn more about other trims? I’m on the fence about a 2024 or waiting and that info would help me decide.

[@briancorreia2923]

Did you really just say it’s not on sale until Summer???

[@jimhouse8864]

Love my 2021Tiguan SEL. 2025 looks good but really don’t like the “dial-o-matic” drive mode selector. Also, the infotainment screen looks like an after thought, a temp addition just slapped on to the dash. Like the dash of my 2021 much better.

[@timcreelman3540]

A column shifter? What's old is new again. I remember my first car as a teenager - a 1960s Chevy with "three in the tree".

[@LetMeCook86]

I hope a hunch of people walked thru your shots at the LA auto show! 😂 we know how much he hates it.

[@stevehunter7402]

Having every colour of rainbow lighting up the inside of your car is great if you’re a 12 year old girl, but I just checked my daughter’s piggy bank and she doesn’t have 50 grand.

[@Honoritthanx]

You can leave it turned off all the time.

[@ryanperry5709]

Looks amazing!! Volkswagen really brought their A game!!

[@jrms60r]

Tires are too low profile for a CUV looks weird.

[@alirmortazzavi]

I admit how one feels about column shifter is based on his/her personal preference, for many, including me, it is a strong deal breaker. Column shifters were prevalent on 1970s cars, I wonder if hand cranks will make a come back!

[@krane15]

That's because you don't know anything different. There were on the column before the transmission rise. They moved them to the floor on cheap cars. Very cheap cars.

[@alirmortazzavi]

Thank you for your feedback, I admit it is a personal preference. For me, column shifter is a deal breaker. I am glad that there are options on the market to meet everyone's needs and preferences.

[@virmodi3448]

VW ID.4 also has passenger memory and massage seats..!

[@EM.1.]

I don't like that OEMs don't feature driver & passenger grab handles mounted on the ceiling.