2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan offers four trim levels to personalize your vehicle. The base trim is the S, followed by the midrange SE. The SE R-Line Black incorporates some sporty styling elements, while the SEL R-Line is the top-of-the-line, luxury-trimmed model. Even at the base level, you get roof rails and LED headlights. The SE R-Line Black gives you 19-inch black wheels and unique black trim touches.

Available colors include Pure White, Platinum Gray Metallic, Pyrite Silver Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, Opal White Pearl, Atlantic Blue Metallic, and Kings Red Metallic.

The 2023 VW Tiguan has only a single powertrain. A turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine powers every model. This engine can generate 184 horsepower and produces 221 pound-feet of torque, mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. The VW Tiguan functions as a daily driving vehicle that will let you carry your gear from one place to another, and the engine provides all the power you need to get the job done, whether going to the supermarket or taking the kids to soccer practice.

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan comes with standard front-wheel drive on the S, SE, and SE R-Line Black trims, with optional all-wheel drive to tackle inclement weather conditions. If you opt for the range-topping SEL R-Line, you will get standard all-wheel drive and hill descent control. Selectable drive modes let you choose on-road and off-road, snow mode, and custom drive settings.

The turbocharged engine offers powerful acceleration in line with other vehicles in its class. The steering is accurate, and the handling is responsive. Braking is authoritative with a light touch and quick stopping time.

The new Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the few small crossover sport utility vehicles on the road that offers third-row seating, expanding your capacity from five to seven people. It is worth noting that third-row seating is only available on front-wheel-drive models; adding all-wheel drive removes the third row.

The cabin is well-appointed with quality materials, and the vehicle's design delivers minimal audible road noise in the cabin. The suspension does an excellent job of mitigating bumps and jars during your drive. Heated and ventilated seats, plus features like upscale leather upholstery at higher trim levels, add a touch of refinement.

Standard safety features on every 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan include frontal crash mitigation and warning, automatic braking, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic monitoring. Additional safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind-spot intervention, auto-dim mirrors, automatic wipers, and an emergency assist function that brings the vehicle to a safe stop if a driver loses consciousness.

Front and rear parking sensors come with higher trim levels, and at the top level, you get integrated navigation, a 360-degree surround-view camera, automated parking, and adaptive headlights.