Volkswagen has trimmed the 2019 Tiguan range to three models, the line-up now consists of the 132TSI Comfortline, 162TSI Highline and the 162TSI Wolfsburg Edition.
The range now starts at $42,490 plus on-road costs, is exclusively petrol powered with a seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive as standard.
Volkswagen has pointed to the new WLTP (World harmonised Light vehicle Testing Procedure) as the reason for production constraints leading to the absence of the entry-level front-wheel drive Tiguan variants.
The production delay is only temporary, an entry-level 110TSI will return to showrooms in due course.
Interestingly, the brand points out the 162TSI Highline accounts for 50 per cent of Tiguan sales. According to the data, Volkswagen buyers aren’t the type to chase poverty packs.
While the Tiguan range has been temporarily trimmed, buyers can turn to the five variants of the slightly longer Tiguan Allspace.
The Wolfsburg Edition will be the new Tiguan flagship, based on the 162TSI Highline, it comes standard with the Sound & Vision and R-Line packages, unique black exterior trim enhancements, 20-inch Black Suzuka alloys, 90 per cent rear window tint, head up display and metallic paint.
The revised 2019 Tiguan range is scheduled to arrive in October.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan equipment highlights:
Tiguan 132TSI Comfortline - $42,490
2.0-litre 132kW/320Nm turbo petrol engine
Dynamic LED headlights
18-inch Kingston alloy wheels
Keyless access and start
Electric folding exterior mirrors
Front Assist with emergency braking, pedestrian monitoring, lane assist, park assist, multi-collision brake and rear-view camera
Front & rear sensors with manoeuvre braking
8.0-inch Discover Media navigation system
App-Connect, Media Control and 3x USB ports
Auto headlights and rain sensing wipers
Three-zone climate control air conditioning
Driving profile selection
Front fog lights
Easy open and close electric tailgate
Tiguan 162TSI Highline - $49,490
2.0-litre 162kW/350Nm turbo petrol engine
19-inch Auckland alloy wheels
Adaptive cruise control
Side assist with rear traffic alert
Emergency assist & traffic jam assist
Adaptive chassis control
Dynamic light assist
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
Heated front and row 2 outer seats
Vienna leather-appointed upholstery
9.2-inch Discover Pro satellite navigation system
Ambient interior lighting
Premium LED tail lights
Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition 162TSI - $55,490
Sound & Vision Package
R-Line Package
Unique black exterior trim enhancements
20" Black Suzuka Alloys
90 per cent rear window tint
Head up display
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing (excludes on-road costs):
Tiguan 132TSI Comfortline - $42,490
Tiguan 162TSI Highline - $49,490
Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition 162TSI - $55,490
Options:
Metallic/Pearl effect paint $700
Driver Assistance Package (Comfortline) - $1400
Side assist, rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, emergency assist
Luxury Package (Comfortline) - $4000
Vienna leather appointed-upholstery, electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function, heated front seats, sliding and tilting panoramic glass sunroof
Sound and Vision Package (Comfortline) - $3200
Active info display, Dynaudio Excite premium sound system, area view, ambient interior lighting
Sound and Vision Package (Highline) - $3000
Active info display, Dynaudio Excite premium sound system, area view
R-Line Package (Highline) - $2900
R-Line bumpers and side sills, black rear spoiler, 20-inch 'Suzuka' alloy wheels, R-Line black Vienna leather seats, brushed stainless steel pedals, R-Line steering wheel with paddles, black headliner, R-Line aluminium scuff plates
Panoramic electric glass sunroof (Highline and Wolfsburg) - $2000
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