Name: Volkswagen Tiguan (2024) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Volkswagen Tiguan
Rating: 71.0

Summary

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a medium-sized SUV/crossover. This is the third-generation version, which arrived in the UK in 2024.

Available as a petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid, the latest iteration of the Tiguan has been warmly received by the British motoring media thus far, and is regarded as a great all-rounder that is well suited to family life.

“This new Tiguan ticks all of the right boxes in the family SUV class”, says Car’s Ted Welford, “principally spaciousness, quality and visual appeal outside of the school gates.”

The Carbuyer team adds that the SUV has a “hugely practical boot”, while Business Car’s Martyn Collins concludes that the Volkswagen is “so easy to live with.” British motoring outlets agree, however, that the Tiguan has one key drawback – its price tag.

As of February 2026, the third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 71%. It scores top marks for its five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and low CO₂ emissions, while its media review scores are also good. However, its running costs are only average and Volkswagen’s new car warranty cover is sub-par.

Tiguan highlights

Improved interior with big boot
Roomier seating than many rivals
Comfortable and well-mannered ride
Quality range of engines

Tiguan lowlights

Too many frustrating touch-sensitive controls
Relatively expensive, base price and up
Not all that exciting to drive

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £34,075 on-road

Launched: Autumn 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Third generation Volkswagen Tiguan is a big-selling SUV that’s practical, refined, and benefits from VW’s latest hybrid engines.”
Author: Dean Gibson
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Auto Trader

Score: 7 / 10
“The latest Volkswagen Tiguan does what the Tiguan has always done – providing roomy, solidly built and practical family transport. Volkswagen has ramped up both the technology and the luxury for this one, although that also comes with an increase in the price.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Match eHybrid
Score: 7 / 10
“The main value argument for the Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is a 6% BIK rate. Compared with (admittedly more powerful) plug-in hybrid rivals, such as the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Ford Kuga, the Tiguan will be cheaper to tax for a company car driver. However, we should also note that the Tiguan is competitive on an overall cost-per-mile basis, on which it beats the equivalent Hyundai and Kia and is only slightly behind the Ford.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Tiguan impresses with its overall refinement, and interior space. What this Volkswagen lacks in driver appeal, it makes up with being so easy to live with.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mk3 Volkswagen Tiguan ticks all of the right boxes: principally spaciousness, quality and visual appeal outside of the school gates, especially if you go for the R-Line. A wide range of engines, reasonable value from the standard equipment and surprisingly satisfying driving experience complete what is a rather convincing all-round package.”
Author: Ted Welford, CJ Hubbard
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Volkswagen has stuck to what it knows for the latest Tiguan, building on the old model with improved practicality.”
Author: Charlie Harvey, Alastair Crooks
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Volkswagen Tiguan appeals with a practical boot and high-tech interior, but its price is on par with much fancier models.”
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Heycar

Score: 8 / 10
“The latest Mk3 Volkswagen Tiguan is an effective and convincing evolution of what’s gone before it, offering smart looks, a plush interior, lots of space and practicality, and a reasonably polished driving experience.”
Author: Ivan Aistrop
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It might not stop you dead in your tracks, but the latest Volkswagen Tiguan is a solid all-rounder that ticks a lot of boxes for those looking for a versatile SUV.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Tiguan eHybrid
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The hybrid powertrain is smooth, punchy and efficient with a genuine 50+ miles of electric running. The Tiguan handles more sharply than before and the infotainment system is easy to use. Flexible rear seats help make up for the reduced boot capacity.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The new Tiguan is a useful improvement over its predecessor while answering the questions raised by its toughest rivals from Korea and Japan. The quality and execution appear to be up to scratch, and the choice of excellent engines and improved plug-in hybrid system are up with the best of the opposition.”
Author: Keith Adams
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid R-Line
Score: 7 / 10
“Solid Volkswagen Tiguan firms up its position in the market.”
Author: Neil Briscoe
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It quietly gets on with the job of transporting you and your family safely and reasonably economically. For many buyers that’s enough and that understated style and performance is worth the VW premium.”
Author: Andrew English
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Elegance
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest version of the Volkswagen Tiguan continues in the same vein as its predecessors. There’s nothing to get tremendously excited about, yet this is still a car that will win minds, if not hearts, providing effortless transport for families across the land. Expect to see more and more of them appearing at the school gate before you know it.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Latest generation of VW’s best-selling model plays things with a straight bat. Not a thriller, but nor is it designed to be.”
Author: Stephen Dobie
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: May 2024
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Adult protection: 83%
Child protection: 88%
Vulnerable road users: 84%
Safety assist: 78%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of February 2026, the Volkswagen Tiguan has not been tested by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	46 mpg	C
Diesel models	52 mpg	B
Plug-in hybrid models	565 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	148 g/km	C
Diesel models	143 g/km	C
Plug-in hybrid models	9 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	76 miles	C

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	26	C

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£210	B
Year 2	£542	C
Year 3	£920	C
Year 4	£1,153	C
Year 5	£1,545	C
Overall	£4,370	C

The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The fuel consumption of petrol models is rather average, while diesel models are slightly more conservative. Plug-in hybrid models look amazing on paper, but this is largely thanks to ridiculous EU/UK government lab tests that are completely inadequate for plug-in hybrids. There is no way you will ever travel for 565 miles on a single gallon (4.5 litres) of fuel and some electricity…

The battery range of the plug-in hybrid model is pretty decent compared to most rivals, even if you won’t hit 76 miles in real-world driving. It means that most households could do most of their weekly driving without using any petrol, as long as you are able to plug the Tiguan in regularly.

Finally, the predicted servicing and maintenance costs over the course of five years of ownership are cheaper than average, but not quite as cheap as estimates for the Nissan Qashqai.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the third-generation Tiguan to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the new Tiguan, we’ll publish the results here.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan

As of January 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting this latest iteration of the Tiguan. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Volkswagen dealer.