Volkswagen’s most important car is the Tiguan. It’s a crossover, and it now outsells the fabled Golf hatchback — not just in the U.S. but globally. VW refreshed it a bit for 2022. I spent a morning sampling both the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions on the curvy backroads northwest of Ann Arbor, MI.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2022 VW Tiguan.
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan?
VWThe Tiguan is a compact crossover. The name comes from an amalgamation of Tiger and Iguana, which makes the car sound a bit zestier than it proves in practice. You can buy it as a spacious two-row or a not especially spacious three-row in FWD spec.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan new?
VWCar companies typically employ a broad definition of the term “new.” VW did not use that for the 2022 Tiguan, a clear acknowledgment this was more of a nip and tuck refresh than a full-scale overhaul; why mess with your most successful car? Changes for 2022 will be mostly superficial.
On the exterior, VW revised the front fascia with new LED lights. It gets some trendy TIGUAN badging below the VW logo on the trunk lid. There are two new color choices — Oryx White and Kings Red. VW also modernized the interior and tweaked the trim levels. And there’s more driver assistant tech on offer.
