its compared to Q3 2024 in a challenging environment of tariffs and disrupted trade patterns. All of VWoA’s passenger cars and half of its SUVs are imported into the U.S. Despite the decrease in overall VW brand sales, SUV sales increased by 6%, led by strong ID.4 EV sales and increased Atlas and Tiguan sales. Sales of the Chattanooga, Tennessee-built electric ID.4 jumped 176.0% from Q3 2024 to 12,470 units. Sales of the Atlas SUV, also built i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

riffs. The latest price increases by VW range from 2.9 to 6.5 percent, depending on the model. The company released 2026 model-year pricing on the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover, Golf GTI and Golf R, and Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers. VW has not yet released pricing for the Tiguan, ID.4 or ID.Buzz. Pricing on the 2026 Jetta base S trim is up 4.3% to USD 25,270, from the 2025 model year, and the base FWD Taos is up 3.9% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

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News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

W brand will launch its new naming strategy, with the ID. Polo as the first vehicle to reflect the new approach. Established VW vehicle names will also be transferred to electric vehicles. Alongside EVs, VW continues to update combustion models, showing the new T-Roc in Munich, and adding refreshed Tiguan, Tayron, and Passat. With this mix of combustion and electric cars, VW is rolling out a modern, versatile vehicle lineup for the second half of...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

s jumped 13.9% to 5,200 units (6.3% share), Audi sales dropped 22.4% to 4,820 units and Mercedes-Benz rose 3.1% to 4,551 units (5.5% share). The best-selling cars in August 2025 were Ford Puma (2,457 units), Kia Sportage (1,785 units), Tesla Model Y (1,650 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,593 units) and VW Tiguan (1,526 units). Compared to last August, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 14.2% to 37,373 units (45.1% share), battery-electric vehicle (BEV)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

the 2.0 TSI mild hybrid. A high-performance T-Roc R is also planned. Every 1.5 and 2.0 mild hybrid will use a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). Inside, the T-Roc gets upgraded materials, soft-touch surfaces, and advanced tech. The dashboard is covered in a new fabric, and features from the larger Tiguan and Tayron models have been added, including improved drive profile control. A head-up display is available for the first time in this class. I...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Volkswagen South Africa opens pre-orders for new Tayron SUV On August 7, Volkswagen South Africa opened pre-orders for the all-new Tayron, a 7-seater SUV positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg. It is 4.79m long and features a 1.4 TSI engine which generates output of 110 kW paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, delivering 250 Nm of torque between 1,500–3,500 rpm. The range starts with the Tayron base (5-seater only), which includes Eco LED headl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

reased 7.5% to 9,028 units (6.4% share), Audi sales fell 7.3% to 8,738 units (6.2% share) and BMW sales plunged 18.2% to 8,089 units (5.8% share). The best-selling cars in July 2025 were Kia Sportage (4,482 units), Ford Puma (4,409 units), Nissan Juke (3,077 units), MINI Cooper (2,629 units) and VW Tiguan (2,527 units). Compared to last July, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 14.7% to 66,271 units (47.3% share), battery-electric vehicle (BEV) s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

VW to implement two technical stoppages in Mexico due to lower U.S. demand On July 17, it was reported that Volkswagen de México will implement two technical stoppages at its Puebla plant over the next two weeks due to production adjustments and lower demand, particularly from the U.S. The stoppages will affect the Jetta and Tiguan production lines from July 21 to 25 and from July 28 to August 1. The first week is part of VW’s annual summer br...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ordable for our customers, the brand will cover today’s increased costs,” VWoA said in a statement, saying it will “make pricing decisions that ensure our vehicles remain affordable” after June.   VW imports three vehicles from Mexico: the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover and Tiguan compact crossover. The Tiguan was redesigned for the 2025 model year and is currently arriving at dealerships. The Puebla-built models are comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Silao, Mexico. Antlitz did not identify the specific engine but confirmed it would be naturally aspirated and not turbocharged. A likely choice is a naturally aspirated engine of the EA211 family with a 1.6-liter displacement. The Silao plant makes the combustion engines for the VW Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan assembled in Mexico. The plant also supplies engines for the VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport assembled in Chattanooga.  The Scout EREV models p...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

Vredestein provides OE fitment tire for VW Tiguan SUV in Europe On May 7, Apollo Vredestein announced that the Volkswagen Group had selected the Vredestein Wintrac Pro high-performance winter tire as original equipment (OE) for its Tiguan SUV in Europe. It is produced at Apollo Tyres’ Gyöngyöshalász plant in Hungary. Apollo Tyres Ltd will supply this tire in size 215/65 R17 99H specification. The tires will be fitted to Tiguan models at the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

VW plans extra weekend shifts at Wolfsburg plant, Germany in May-July On April 17, multiple sources reported that VW is increasing production at its main Wolfsburg plant with extra shifts planned for 16 days on weekends from May 10 to July 6 due to strong demand for its vehicles. All production lines at the plant will be involved. The factory mainly builds the Golf and Tiguan, along with the Touran and Tayron. A total of 16 extra shifts are sched...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

VW adds 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo as top trim level in U.S. On April 16, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, which will join the new-for-2025 Tiguan product line up as the nameplate’s top trim beginning in model year 2026.  The Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo features a more powerful version of the EA888 evo5 turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter TSI engine that powers the rest of the Tiguan range. The engine mak...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Volkswagen India launches Tiguan R-Line SUV On April 14, Volkswagen India launched the all-new Tiguan R-Line SUV, priced at INR 4.9 million. Built on the MQB EVO platform, it is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI EVO engine, delivering 204 PS of power and 320 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission and 4-motion all-wheel-drive system. It also features dynamic chassis control (DCC) pro and vehicle dynamics manager (XDS), which enable wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

a prominent, though as yet undisclosed, “import fee” that will cover either in part or full the 25% tariff Trump has instituted on vehicle imports. Two VW models are imported from Europe, the ID. Buzz electric minivan and Golf GTI/Golf R, while three models come from Mexico, the Jetta, Taos and Tiguan. VW plans to implement a two-phase vehicle allocation program in April, according to the memo. In the first cycle, to start April 7-8, vehicles...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

Hankook to supply OE tires for VW Tiguan Several South Korean media sources reported that Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. will supply the Ventus evo SUV, high-performance tires designed exclusively for SUVs, as original equipment (OE) tires for the third-generation VW Tiguan. The sizes of the tires range from 18 to 20 inches, which fall into five types. The Ventus evo SUV boasts excellent driving performance and quietness. It also features ti...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for VW Tiguan and Cpura Terramar Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (Kumho Tire) announced that its Ecsta PS71 SUV tires have been adopted as original equipment (OE) for the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Cpura Terramar. The size of the tires for the Tiguan is 215/65R17, and for the Terramar, it is 235/55R18. The tires feature a reinforced design tailored to the unique demands of SUVs. Additionally, their ground contact area has been m...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

VW confirms updated Tiguan to arrive to Brazil in late 2025 On March 19, it was announced that Volkswagen confirmed the new seven-seater Tiguan for Brazil. Recently launched in Mexico and based on the European Tayron, the SUV is now being produced at the Puebla plant to supply Mexico and the U.S. and is expected to arrive in Brazil in late 2025 or early 2026 exempt from import taxes thanks to the free trade agreement between Brazil and Mexico. In...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Volkswagen India starts Tiguan R-Line pre-orders, Golf GTI registrations On March 25, Volkswagen India opened pre-bookings for the all-new Tiguan R-Line, which will launch in April 2025. The company has also begun accepting expressions of interest for the Golf GTI through its official website. The Tiguan R-Line features a 204 PS power output and 320 Nm of torque, with dimensions measuring 4,539 mm in length, 1,859 mm in width, and 1,656 mm in hei...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25