VOLKSWAGEN will introduce a 3rd particular version – the Monochrome – to its Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace line-ups from January subsequent 12 months.
Based mostly upon the 162TSI R-Line variant, Volkswagen says the Monochrome version will save patrons as much as $4100 over the by-product fashions, providing five- and seven-seat choices, a robust 162kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, all-wheel drive grip and a “brooding” design.
Combining complementary and contrasting design components in gentle and shadow, the Monochrome editions characteristic 19-inch Valencia alloy wheels in glass black, darkish tinted rear home windows, and a black fashion bundle which incorporates black roof rails, higher grille, C-signature, decrease rear bumper, mirror shells, rear spoiler window trims, and aspect and rear strip trims.
Additional, the trimmed down Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace Monochrome editions embody an 8.0-inch Uncover Media infotainment system (rather than the 9.2-inch system), ArtVelour and fabric R-Line upholstery, the elimination of seat and steering wheel heating (and outboard rear seat heaters on Allspace fashions), and high-grade LED headlights.
VW says that as with the present MY23 162TSI R-Line vary, aspect help with rear visitors alert, proactive occupant safety system and the electrical tailgate are at present unavailable.
Priced from $53,390 plus on-road prices for the Tiguan Monochrome and $55,690 plus ORCs for the Tiguan Allspace Monochrome, the variants embody metallic paint as commonplace and can be found in silver, gray, white or black exterior colors. Optionally, the pair is obtainable with a three-layer pearl end hue dubbed Oryx White Pearlescent for an extra $900.
A panoramic sunroof is the one additional choice at $2100.
“Following the Touareg Monochrome in 2018, the Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace Monochrome expertly mix alluring exterior styling with better worth,” stated Volkswagen Passenger Autos model director Michael Szeniecki.
“The Monochrome, Tiguan Allspace Journey, and Tiguan R Grid Version additionally enable us to tailor packages that keep away from prolonged wait occasions brought on by semiconductor shortages, in a helpful particular version format for purchasers.”
Mr Szaniecki stated the Monochrome particular version is obtainable to order now with first deliveries in January 2023.
The Volkswagen Tiguan at present ranks twelfth within the SUV Medium underneath $60k gross sales class with year-to-date gross sales of 1703 items.
The phase is topped by the Toyota RAV4 (22,704 unit gross sales) forward of the Mazda CX-5 (16,360), Kia Sportage (10,608), Mitsubishi Outlander (10,553), Hyundai Tucson (9541), MG HS (6436), Subaru Forester (6280), Nissan X-Path (5224), Honda CR-V (4576) and GWM Haval H6 (3176).
In the meantime, the seven-seat Tiguan Allspace locations eleventh throughout the SUV Massive underneath $70k phase with year-to-date gross sales of 1317 items.
The phase is led by the Toyota LandCruiser Prado (14,025 unit gross sales) forward of the Toyota Kluger (7972), Isuzu MU-X (6145), Subaru Outback (5685), Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (5588), Ford Everest (5587), Mazda CX-9 (4087), Kia Sorento (3503), Mazda CX-8 (3247) and Toyota Fortuner (2958).
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing*:
110TSI Life (a) | $42,690 |
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132TSI Life AWD (a) | $46,690 |
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162TSI Monochrome AWD (a) | $53,390 | New variant |
162TSI Magnificence AWD (a) | $54,490 |
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147TDI Magnificence AWD (a) | $55,990 |
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162TSI R-Line AWD (a) | $57,690 |
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147TDI R-Line AWD (a) | $59,190 |
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R AWD (a) | $68,990 |
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace pricing*:
110TSI Life (a) | $44,590 |
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132TSI Life AWD (a) | $48,590 |
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162TSI Journey AWD (a) | $51,990 |
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162TSI Monochrome AWD (a) | $55,690 | New variant |
162TSI Magnificence AWD (a) | $56,990 |
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147TDI Magnificence AWD (a) | $58,490 |
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162TSI R-Line AWD (a) | $60,190 |
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147TDI R-Line AWD (a) | $61,690 |
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
