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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - Review

If you like VW's little SUV, choose the base model

Globe Rating

6.5 /10

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - Review

Volkswagen Tiguan: The price is not right

Globe Rating

7.5 /10

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Available Trims

Below is a list of all trims available for this model. To see more details click on the trim name.

Trim MSRP Engine HP Fuel Type Fuel Economy
L/100km
2.0 TSI Trendline 6MT $24,990 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 10.1
2.0 TSI Trendline 6AT Tiptronic $26,390 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 8.6
2.0 TSI Trendline 6AT Tiptronic 4Motion $28,940 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 9.1
2.0 TSI Comfortline 6MT $29,990 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 10.1
2.0 TSI Comfortline 6AT Tiptronic $31,390 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 8.6
2.0 TSI Comfortline 6AT Tip 4Motion $33,640 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 9.1
2.0 TSI Highline 6AT Tip 4Motion $37,440 2.0L In-Line 4 200 Premium Unleaded 9.1

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