2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE

• 18 New York alloy wheels -inc: wheel locks
• 235/50R18 all-season tires
• Body-color bumpers -inc: black lower section
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors
• Center high mounted brake light
• Chrome front grille trim
• Chrome window trim
• Compact spare tire
• Fog lights
• Fuel cap w/string attachment & notched edge
• Fully galvanized sheet metal
• Halogen headlights -inc: clear/lightweight/chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
• Heat-insulated tinted glass
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Mirror integrated turn signals
• Orange side markers
• Silver roof rack
• Textured side rocker panel
• Variable intermittent aero front windshield wipers -inc: heated washer nozzles

• (4) aux pwr outlets
• (4) cargo area tie down hooks
• 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat -inc: three height adjustable head restraints, one-pull folding feature, backrest adjustment
• Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: starter interrupt w/autolock function, visual activation
• Big roof storage console
• Bluetooth connectivity -inc: voice control
• Cargo area light
• Carpeted cargo area -inc: cargo cover
• Chrome illuminated instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, engine temp, oil pressure, gear indicator, clock, outside temp, brake pad wear indicator, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal warning
• Chrome interior door handles
• Climatic air conditioning w/pollen filter
• Cruise control
• Dual front map lights
• Dual front/rear assist handles
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers
• Front center console w/armrest, storage compartment
• Front seatback storage pockets
• Front/rear cupholders
• Front/rear door storage pockets
• Front/rear floor mats
• Front/rear integrated armrest in door panels
• Genuine aluminum accents
• Grip on inside of hatch
• Heated front comfort bucket seats -inc: lumbar support, pwr reclining driver seat, 8-way manual passenger seat w/fold-flat capability
• Heavy plastic loading edge protection
• Illuminated front air vents
• Immobilizer III theft deterrent system
• Leather-wrapped multi-function height adjustable steering wheel -inc: blinker control stalk w/lane change feature
• Leather-wrapped shift knob w/chrome accents
• Leatherette Seat Trim
• Locking illuminated glove box
• Multi-function trip computer -inc: compass
• Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: touchscreen, (8) speakers, aux input jack, media device interface (MDI), iPod cable, SIRIUS satellite radio (subscription required)
• Pwr door locks -inc: auto-lock, central locking for windows/driver door
• Pwr windows -inc: one-touch auto up/down, pinch protection
• Rear Center Armrest
• Rear passenger air vents
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) folding keys, valet key, remote releases for rear hatch
• Sunglasses holder
• Tilt/telescopic collapsible steering column
• V-tex leatherette door panel inserts
• Window diversity antenna

• 2.0L TSI turbocharged I4 engine -inc: intercooler, FSI direct fuel injection
• 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: Tiptronic sport mode, dynamic shift program (DSP)
• Brake disc wipe feature
• Electric parking brake w/auto-hold
• Electromechanical pwr rack & pinion steering -inc: variable assistance, active return
• Electronic differential lock (EDL)
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Independent four-link rear suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
• MacPherson independent strut front suspension
• Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes
• Trailer hitch prep -inc: wiring, bumper, cross bar w/mounting plate

• 3-point height adjustable safety belts for all seating positions -inc: interlock feature, emergency locking retractors, load limiters, pretensioners
• 4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) disc brakes
• Anti-intrusion side door beams
• Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
• Child safety rear door locks
• Comfort brake assistant
• Crash-optimized front end
• Daytime running lights
• Dual front airbags
• Dual front side-impact airbags
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Engine braking assist (EBA)
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
• Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
• LATCH child restraint system
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Trailer roll stability program

Model Highlights

The Tiguan is offered in S, LE, SE and SEL trims; both are offered either with front-wheel drive or 4Motion all-wheel drive, and while a 6-speed automatic transmission is available on either model, the S can be had with a 6-speed manual. With either transmission, performance is strong from the 2.0L, direct-injected turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The engine delivers a stout 207 pound-feet of torque relatively low in the rev range to bring it the response of a larger V6. Fuel economy estimated to be as good as 19 mpg city, 26 highway with the manual gearbox. The Tiguan has a sport-tuned, firm-but-absorbent suspension, and its electromechanical power steering provides more reassurance and feedback than is typical in this class. Together with the strong engine, confident braking and impressive grip, the Tiguan feels much sportier than might be assumed from the taller utility-vehicle profile. As with the rest of the Volkswagen line, the Tiguan comes with firm, well-bolstered seats in front, while the backseats both recline 23 degrees and slide six inches fore and aft to balance comfort, legroom and cargo. The seatback folds forward to expand cargo space and the front passenger seatback also folds forward flat to fit exceptionally long cargo such as skis or ladders. The Tiguan's available 4Motion all-wheel drive sends 90 percent of torque to the front wheels normally, but when needed, it can send nearly all to the rear wheels to provide the best traction. Safety features are also strong on the Tiguan; standard on all models are front side thorax airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, stability control and anti-lock brakes. The Tiguan S comes with a very generous list of standard equipment that includes 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air conditioning, 8-way adjustable driver and passenger front seats, and four power outlets. The LE upgrades the stereo to one with a media interface and an iPod cable as well as heated, power-adjustable leatherette seats. The SE model steps up to 18-inch alloys, fog lamps, a roof rack, extra chrome trim, heated seats, heated washer nozzles, leather trim, a power driver seat, a trip computer and an upgraded sound system. At the top of the line, the SEL adds even larger, 19-inch alloy wheels plus bi-xenon headlamps, dual-zone climate control, leather seats, rain-sensing wipers, a self-dimming rearview mirror, a Smart Key entry system, a navigation system, push-button start and adjustable ambient interior lighting. Major options include a sunroof on the S and SE, navigation on the SE and SEL, while a Dynaudio premium sound system package is available on the Tiguan SEL.