2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

NEW FOR 2014:

- Cold Weather Package for Trendline replaced by Convenience Package.

For 2014 Volkswagen’s compact crossover carries over with no major changes.

As before, the Tiguan is solely offered with the powerful and fuel-efficient turbocharged 2.0L I4 with 200 hp and a choice of six-speed manual or automatic in front-wheel drive. If you opt for all-wheel drive, the automatic is mandatory. Based on the compact Golf chassis, the five-passenger four-door Tiguan is one of the better driving models in its class. Its body feels solid, its steering is direct, and it features a typically Germanic interior that’s classy and well made, with second-row seating that slides for more legroom if needed.

The Tiguan is offered in Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline trims.

Trendline features include 16-inch alloy wheels, 60/40 split folding rear seats with recline, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, flat folding front passenger seat, cloth upholstery, air conditioning, eight-speaker AM/FM/CD audio with auxiliary input, chrome front grille, cruise control, electronic parking brake, exterior temperature gauge, front and rear floor mats, fog lights, multifunction trip computer, and power heated side mirrors.

Trendline 4Motion adds Bluetooth, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The Convenience Package for FWD adds black roof rails, Bluetoooth, heated front seats, heated washer nozzles, media device interface (iPod connectivity), and rear privacy glass.

The Convenience Package for 4Motion adds black roof rails, heated front seats, heated washer nozzles, media device interface (iPod connectivity), and rear privacy glass.

Comfortline adds 17-inch alloy wheels, six-way manually adjustable seat with power recline, black roof rails, Bluetooth, comfort seats, seatback pockets, heated seats, heated washer nozzles, leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel and shift knob, leatherette upholstery, MDI with iPod connectivity, panoramic sunroof, upgrade audio system (touch screen and 8 speakers), six-disc CD changer, privacy glass, and satellite radio.

The Technology Package adds navigation, 30 GB hard drive, 300-watt Dynaudio sound system, and a reverse camera.

The Sport Package adds 18-inch wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, silver roof rails, and sport-tuned suspension.

Highline adds 12-way power driver seat, 18-inch alloy wheels, KESSY proximity key with push-button start, auto-dimming rear view mirror, automatic headlights, chrome window surrounds and lower door trim, automatic dual-zone climate control, digital compass, ambient lighting, metal interior trim, leather upholstery, rain-sensing wipers, and silver roof rails.

The Technology Package adds navigation, 30 GB hard drive, 300-watt Dynaudio sound system, and a reverse camera.

The R-Line Package adds 19-inch wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, black headliner, flared wheel arches, LED daytime running lights, body colour lower cladding, rear spoiler, R-Line steering wheel, R-Line metal pedals and door sills, and sport suspension.