Volkswagen Tiguan Second generation
Volkswagen Tiguan (Second generation) was built from 2016 to 2024, as a 5-door SUV; 5-door coupé SUV (Tiguan X). Powertrain: Petrol: 1.4 L TSI I4; 1.5 L TSI I4; 2.0 L TSI I4; Petrol PHEV: 1.4 L TSI I4 eHybrid; Diesel: 1.6 L TDI I4; 2.0 L TDI I4. Battery: 13 kWh lithium-ion.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The second generation Tiguan was unveiled at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2015 for the 2016 model year, now built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It was initially revealed in its short-wheelbase model, which is 50 kg lighter than the outgoing Tiguan, while also 60 mm longer, 30 mm wider, and its wheelbase is extended by 77 mm. As a result, VW claimed interior space has been improved, with rear passengers having 29 mm more knee room. Furthermore, the rear bench seat is asymmetrically split and can be adjusted up to 180 mm longitudinally.
Special trim levels and limited editions
Through to its production, the Tiguan have received various special trim levels and limited edition models in some markets.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (139 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 33 mm above the median of 1,640 mm, and taller than 70% of the 105 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 110 mm below the median of 2,791 mm, and shorter than 75% of the 121 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Volkswagen Tiguan (Second generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Volkswagen Tiguan (Second generation) is inside the age window for United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2041); Canada (2031); Australia (2041). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Volkswagen Tiguan (Second generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 1.4 L TSI I4; 1.5 L TSI I4; 2.0 L TSI I4; Petrol PHEV: 1.4 L TSI I4 eHybrid; Diesel: 1.6 L TDI I4; 2.0 L TDI I4; electric motor: 55 – 85 kW permanent magnet AC synchronous motor; battery: 13 kWh lithium-ion.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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