Top 10 Questions About the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Answered

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What Kind of Vehicle Is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The Tiguan available at Ancira Volkswagen of San Antonio is a compact crossover SUV with four doors and a rear liftgate. The wheelbase is 109.9 inches. The ground clearance is 7.4 inches, and the overall length is 186.1 inches or just about 15.5 feet.

What Is the Passenger Roominess and Cargo Space Like?

This topic is easily among our top 10 questions answered and perhaps a point of confusion for some buyers as Volkswagen offers both a five-passenger and seven-passenger configuration. Front legroom is more than 40 inches in both cases. Second-row legroom is 38.7 inches in the two-row version and 36.6 inches in the three-row. Likewise, dedicated cargo space is 37.6 and 33.0 cubic feet, respectively.

What Does R-Line Mean?

The R in R-Line stands for racing. R-Line is the racing-inspired moniker that Volkswagen uses for its sportier appearance packages. These appearance packages are often integrated into the available trim levels rather than offered separately. There are two core R-Line options: standard R-Line and R-Line Black. The difference here is that R-Line emphasizes chrome whereas the other emphasizes black accents.

Which Trim Levels Are Available for the Tiguan?

Ancira Volkswagen of San Antonio offers the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan in four core trim levels. The S is the base model. The SE is an up-level trim that includes the base model options in addition to some popular amenities. The SE R-Line Black is a sportier model that also adds a panoramic sunroof and ambient interior lighting. The SEL R-Line is the premium model and loaded with high-end extras.

Is All-Wheel Drive Available?

The topic of all-wheel drive is easily among our top 10 questions answered, and the answer is yes, it is available. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional with the S, SE and SE R-Line Black. All-wheel drive is standard with the SE R-Line. It’s also important to note that passenger capacity is directly linked to drive layout. FWD models seat seven. AWD models seat five.

What Are the Powertrain Options?

Every 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. That engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission regardless of drive layout, and AWD models have hill descent control.

What Are the Wheels and Wheel Sizes?

All wheels are alloy. Wheel design depends on trim level, and the R-Line models have fancier wheels. The base model has 17-inch wheels. The SE has 18-inch wheels. The SE R-Line Black has 19-inch wheels, and the SEL R-Line has 20-inch wheels.

Which Infotainment Features Are Available?

The topic of infotainment is easily among our top 10 questions about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan because this equipment is important to modern drivers. Most models have a 6.5-inch touch screen with Apple and Android integration. The SEL R-Line has a 10.25-inch touch screen.

Which Advanced Driver Assists Are Included Standard?

Standard driver-assistance technologies include VW Car-Net connected services, frontal collision mitigation and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

What Advanced Driver Assists Are Optional?

The top 10 questions about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan include questions about the IQ.Drive & S Convenience package, which is optional with the base model and otherwise standard. It adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot intervention, lane keeping and emergency assist. Front and rear parking sensors are standard with the R-Line models, and the R-Line Black adds automated parking and a 360-degree camera as an upgrade to the standard rearview camera system.

Learn More About the Volkswagen Tiguan

If the top 10 questions answered didn’t include your questions, we’d be happy to answer them. Just call Ancira Volkswagen of San Antonio or reach out to us via email, and we encourage you to visit us as well so that you can test-drive the Tiguan and experience it for yourself.