Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

The Tiguan eHybrid is for families who want to drive on electric power for short trips but need a petrol engine behind it for the long ones. Volkswagen describes the Tiguan as an SUV that handles the school run and a weekend away, with generous space, flexible seating and a boot that copes with buggies, bags and camping kit. The eHybrid is its plug-in hybrid version, combining an electric battery and a petrol engine.

On the road

Gearboxes are 6-speed or 7-speed DSG. DCC Pro adaptive chassis control and Driving Profile Selection let the driver adjust how the car feels, and Volkswagen lists a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof and Harman Kardon sound among the highlights. IQ.Light headlights and background lighting round out the cabin and exterior.

Equipment and driver assistance

The driver assistance list includes Travel Assist, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Area View with a 360 degree view and a rear-view camera. Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, an exit warning system and Park Assist Plus are also listed, and there is a towing bracket with Trailer Assist for trailers and e-bikes. App-Connect brings phone apps onto the infotainment screen.

Trims and safety

UK trims are Life, Match, Style, R-Line and Black Edition. The Black Edition sits towards the top and builds on the R-Line with 20 inch York black alloy wheels, black roof rails, black mirror housings, IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights, a 15 inch infotainment display, a head-up display and Park Assist Pro with Remote Park Assist. Euro NCAP gave the Tiguan five stars in 2024.

Key facts

• Type: plug-in hybrid SUV (electric battery plus petrol engine)
• Trims: Life, Match, Style, R-Line, Black Edition
• Safety: 5 stars (Euro NCAP, 2024)