2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Tiguan is Volkswagen's stalwart two-row crossover SUV. It's spacious and comes with plenty of standard tech, and we like its smooth, quiet ride. However, the Tiguan is also saddled with a number of lackluster powertrains and terribly distracting cabin ergonomics. Luckily, for 2025, a new Tiguan is on its way to potentially remedy those issues.

Edmunds spotlight: It's all-new for 2025!

Yep, for 2025, the Tiguan is new from the wheel nuts up. That means new looks, new interior trimmings and new engine options. Also, as if it's been reading the minds of Edmunds staffers, Volkswagen has gotten rid of the fiddly touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons. The Tiguan also get a set of more distinctive looks on the outside and a much bigger set of displays on the inside.

VW’s reveal of the Euro-market Tiguan showcased a diverse powertrain lineup, including a 48-volt mild hybrid three-cylinder that produces either 126 hp or 145 hp. It seems unlikely the mild hybrid will make its way to the States, but we expect a larger 2.0-liter engine to. In Euro spec, it offers 198 hp or 257 hp, depending on trim, and is paired with front- or all-wheel drive. There is also a plug-in hybrid coming stateside, but we haven't had VW's confirmation on that powertrain's spec.

Competitors to consider

When it does finally land in dealerships, the Tiguan will be the newest car in its class, but that doesn't mean there aren't other just-as-attractive options on the table. The Mazda CX-5 is great to drive, handsome and sports an interior that's always been a cut above the rest of the class. The same is all true for its more rugged counterpart, the CX-50. There is also the Subaru Forester, which offers standard all-wheel drive; the Kia Sorento, which is more rugged and more spacious; and the Honda CR-V, which is considered by many to simply be the default choice in this segment. There are simply no shortage of options in what is an extremely competitive segment.

We'll wait to get behind the wheel of the new Tiguan to render a final verdict, but we're liking what we're seeing so far.