Having launched in 2007, the Tiguan is due for its first significant update. Although not a complete re-do like its big brother Touareg received, the update should keep the Tiguan fresh for the remainder of its life cycle.
Following in the footsteps of the Eos and Touareg, the 2012 Tiguan is trading its bubbly front fascia for VW’s new straight-edge look — complete with LED headlights. VW previously released images of two
different Tiguan front bumpers, but failed to release details on either model. Now, we know that the differentiation designates two distinct models: one for on-road, and one for off-road.
VW boldly and proudly proclaims that the Tiguan is the only such vehicles in its class to offer such distinct models, naming its top two variations “Track & Style,” and “Sport & Style.” The unique fascias serve a functional role, taking the road going model’s approach angle of 18 degrees, for example, being surpassed by the off-road model’s 28 degree angle of approach.
The base price for the freshened Tiguan, whose styling reflects the automaker
's new corporate design language, is set at €24,175 for the Trend & Fun trim, which features the 120-horsepower 1.4L four-cylinder TSI engine. Volkswagen says that it's opening up ordering so far in advance because the old Tiguan is sold out due to its popularity. VW is also quick to point out that the new-look Tiguan's base MSRP is unchanged from the previous version.
Having accidentally leaked a look at its 2012 Tiguan, Volkswagen is making the face lift official with this batch of photos. The little ute is scheduled to be physically unveiled in Geneva in March, but European dealers are already accepting pre-orders for the new Tiguan, as the current model has sold out.
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