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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift rendering

The Volkswagen Tiguan has only been in production for a little over two years but a facelift for the compact SUV is planned. The changes are designed to bring the styling of the Tiguan in line with the rest of Volkswagen family. Other models getting the same corporate styling treatment include the recently unveiled Phaeton flagship sedan and the 2011 Touareg SUV.

The changes to the Tiguan will be mainly cosmetic, with a redesigned front grille and new bumpers, plus a more pedestrian-friendly reshaped bonnet. As the previous spy shots reveal, the rear of the Tiguan will remain unchanged. This latest computer-generated rendering gives a good indication as to what the final version may look like when it hits the streets later this year.

The powertrain lineup will also likely be revitalized, with a range of more fuel-efficient engines introduced in line with more stringent fuel economy and emissions regulations. A hybrid variant may also be introduced, though its release wouldn’t be for several years still and possibly not until the launch of the second-generation of the model.

Meanwhile, expect to see the facelifted Tiguan debut late this year as a 2011 model.


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  1. delpiero1980 avatar Alex Rodriguez Posted: 10/16/2009 5:18pm PDT

    Why does the VW group feel they have to put their design language on all of their cars????
    I means, does the mustang has the same facia as the explorer or f-150????
    Ridiculous, the tiguan looks much better right now than this so-called facelift. That front end looks very nice in the golf/gti, but awful in the tiguan. Hopefully the new touareg doesn't carry the same design cues!!
    Waler de Silva, I really thought after the A5 you will revive VW with your designs, so far only the golf looks nice. The spy pics of the Passat doesn't look promising.
     
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  2. By diesel?? Posted: 12/14/2009 5:31pm PST

    I would be ready to buy the TDI version. I care more about what it is capable of, not what it looks like. Just because you put lipstick on a pig doesn't mean I'm going to magically be interested.
    If VW spent more time installing the diesels and less time worrying about "refreshning" the front bumper, then maybe they would sell a few more Tiguans.
    So why again do Americans supposedly not want ~40mpg highway, a 4,400 lb towing capacity (european tow rating), the room to carry people and cargo at around the price of a cramped Prius? Sounds like damn near the perfect vehicle to me, I just can't get it in the US.
     
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  3. By Jgoldb Posted: 4/26/2010 11:42am PDT

    Why is this posted as a "rendered" 2011 Tiguan facelift when the ACTUAL facelift appeared at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show?
     
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  4. By Mr. D Posted: 4/26/2010 11:57am PDT

    Facelifting of the Tiguan should include offering the TDI version and incorporating a remote locking fuel filler door as soon as possible. We have waited long enough for the Tiguan TDI. While VW is at it, please bring us TDI versions of the Passat, Eos, and CC.
     
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  5. By Axel Posted: 4/26/2010 12:35pm PDT

    Unfortunately VWUSA beleives the American public is NOT interested on TDI version, I was in Dominican Rpublic and I saw a TDI version of the Tiguan IN Metallic BLUE yes you read it right!!! And man was I in Love I test drove the 2t in Orlando and was very impressed imagine the TDI Whoa!!! hold on G forces. VW get your SHEIT together ok!!! Or else the X1 and/or Mini Countryman will knock you off!!!
     
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  6. By  article submission Posted: 4/26/2010 10:24pm PDT

    I would say the Tiguan is overpriced and has no style that is the reason it has no sales.Don't you think the car looks more like the ford transit now than a SUV...
     
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  7. By Rick Posted: 4/27/2010 7:05am PDT

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    What he said-
    By Jgoldb #3, Posted: 4/26/2010
    Why is this posted as a "rendered" 2011 Tiguan facelift when the ACTUAL facelift appeared at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show?
     
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  8. By NoNameDenton Posted: 6/3/2010 8:18pm PDT

    I still think the Tiguan needs to ditch the goofy name that was stuck on the vehicle. I know people voted for it in a magazine, but honestly, it needs a better name for the American market.
     
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  9. Design Jobs avatar Design Jobs Posted: 7/20/2011 10:46pm PDT

    Thanks for sharing these photos of car. I like Volkswagen Polo. It looks like smashing. I mainly like white colors car. Its company logo is awesome to see.
     
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