2021 VW Tiguan Interior
The versatility of seating in the Tiguan is what sets it apart from the competition. In front-wheel-drive Tiguan models, three rows of seating are standard, including a second-row bench that can recline, slide seven inches fore and aft, fold down, and be split 40/20/40. The 50/50 split third-row provides seating for two, and also folds down. When configured with 4Motion all-wheel-drive, the 2021 Tiguan comes standard with two rows and a third row is optional on SE models and above.
In three-row models, folding the rear seats down creates 33 cubic feet of rear cargo space, and that can be easily expanded to a maximum of 65.7 cubic feet by folding down the second row using the levers in the cargo area. With all three rows in place, there is still a handy 12 cubic feet of cargo space.
In two-row models, the Tiguan supplies a generous 37.6 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 73.5 cubic feet in all when the rear seats are folded down. The 40/20/40 split seats allow the two-row Tiguan to accommodate skis, fishing gear, or other large items. In the cargo area, tie-down hooks help keep things in place and a 12-volt outlet is included. In models equipped with the available Fender® Premium Audio System, the subwoofer is hidden in the spare tire area to avoid sacrificing cargo space.
To let the outside into the Tiguan cabin, there’s an available panoramic glass tilt-and-slide sunroof. This aerodynamically and acoustically optimized panoramic roof is comprised of an opening glass panel at the front and a fixed glass panel at the rear. It features pinch protection and an electrically-operated one-touch sunshade that covers the inside of the entire glass area. The expansive sunroof is available for the SE trim and is standard on the SE R-Line Black, SEL, and SEL Premium R-Line.
The interior features modern, high-quality design with a sporty, driver-focused layout, using gloss-grey and chrome details. Standard features include a multi-function steering wheel and cloth seats with a rhombus pattern that offers a premium look. Tiguan SE, SE R-Line Black and SEL models feature heated front seats with leatherette seating surfaces, while SEL Premium R-Line models add leather seating surfaces. SE and SEL models feature a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, while SE R-Line Black and SEL Premium R-Line models step up to a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Heated steering wheels are standard on SEL models and up.
Dual-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control is standard on Tiguan SE, while the S model features manual climate controls. Wireless charging for compatible devices and KESSY® keyless access, along with push-button start, is standard equipment on SE trim levels and above. Between the large speedometer and tachometer is a multi-function trip computer that helps monitor everything from estimated fuel consumption to trip distance, Bluetooth® connection status for compatible devices and navigation directions (when equipped).
There are two speaker configurations for Tiguan—most models include six speakers, while SEL Premium R-Line trims feature the Fender Premium Audio System with 9 speakers. The Fender Premium Audio System, which was meticulously engineered to create the emotion of a live performance for all passengers.
The system was developed through collaboration between Fender, the legendary music amplification experts, and Panasonic®. A powerful, 480-watt, 12-channel amp delivers arena-sized sound to the Tiguan cabin. There are nine speakers in total, including Super TwinTM front-door speakers and a Bassman TM subwoofer. The Super Twin units are 200-mm dual voice-coil woofers that are specifically engineered for improved front-stage imaging and bass response, while the subwoofer, with a single voice-coil setup, ensures Fender’s signature audio experience is enjoyable across all rows.