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Car Specifications2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $48,750.
There is 1 variant of the Tiguan available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2012.
The 2012 Tiguan was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Tiguan include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/280Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $48,750 - $53,250†
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $48,750 - $53,250†
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Technology
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Available Variants
The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport & Style and the most expensive being Sport & Style.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,426 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,809 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,703 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm |
| Load Capacity | 573 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Sport & Style variant that starts from $48,750.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the Sport & Style variant that starts from $53,250.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is offered by the Sport & Style variant which can tow 2200 kg.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Sport & Style variant which measures 1809mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1703mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the Sport & Style variant which has 132kW of power and 280nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Sport & Style variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2260 kg.
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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