Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 Tiguan

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Better engineering for you.

German engineering isn’t just about creating a faster car.
Or a tighter ride. Or even the most fuel-efficient engine.
We’re not merely designing the sleekest silhouette. Or the
roomiest cargo space. Or the most breathtaking sunroof.
And even though we place safety at the top of our list, we’re
not in this solely to get recognition for our success. Or
to break records. Or to add extra safety features just to
be safe. At Volkswagen, we’re about all of these things
happening together, beautifully and precisely, to create
a car that’s actually fun to drive. Because we’re not just
making any car, we’re making your car. That’s the power
of German engineering.

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SEL shown in Night Blue Metallic

The 2012 Tiguan

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The new face of performance.

What’s the best way to describe the perfect amount of space and comfort,
the power of a sport-tuned engine, and the renowned Volkswagen safety,
all complemented by a gorgeous new exterior? In a word, balanced.
Introducing the new 2012 Tiguan. Refreshed inside and out, it features
a redesigned grille and updated headlights, restyled taillights, new high
quality cloth seating surfaces, and improved fuel efficiency, all of which
make it stand out more than ever. Of course, the Tiguan still blasts down the
road with its 200-hp turbocharged engine and available 4MOTION®
all-wheel drive, so it can effortlessly adapt to any environment. That’s the
key to its charm. It’s designed to fit into your versatile life, and a compact
parking space, perfectly.

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SEL 4MOTION shown in Wild Cherry Metallic

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Performance

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4-corner independent suspension

2,200 lbs. towing capacity*

4MOTION all-wheel drive**

6-speed automatic with Tiptronic

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Getting there is more than half the fun.

Inspired by our belief that the journey is just as important as the destination, the
2012 Tiguan delivers a memorable driving experience every time you get behind
the available leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel. That’s because while
the Tiguan is all compact SUV on the outside, under its hood beats the heart of a
sports car. A GTI to be exact. Powered by the 2.0L turbocharged engine with 200
horsepower and 207 lbs/ft of torque, the Tiguan takes you from zero to 60 in

7.9 seconds while getting a better-than-ever 27 highway mpg. It’s the type of power
you’ll appreciate whenever you have to get on a busy freeway, and fuel efficiency
you’ll notice every time you drive past the filling station.

Every Tiguan comes with FSI
combustion chamber of each cylinder. What does that all mean? Well, it makes the engine 25% more
efficient than conventional injection engines. And that equals lower emissions and more power. It
also gives you a few more victory laps around the city before you stop for gas.

*Optional towing package required. **Feature available on select models. †2012 2.0L TSI, automatic transmission: 22 city/27 highway mpg EPA estimates. 453 miles per tank. Range

based on 27 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 16.8-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

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direct injection technology that precisely sends atomized fuel into the

2.0L TSI

T is for Turbo.

200 horsepower

207 lbs/ft torque

Mileage

highway miles

27

Travel

per gallon

453

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miles per

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tank

SEL shown in Pepper Gray

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