What changed in the third-generation Tiguan
Volkswagen launched the third-generation Tiguan for the 2025 model year on a new platform with revised exterior styling, a redesigned interior, and updated infotainment. The U.S. Tiguan is now a two-row, five-passenger SUV — the previous optional third row from the second-generation car is no longer offered here. Inside, a large standard touchscreen and a reconfigured center console anchor the cabin, while the standard Digital Cockpit replaces traditional analog gauges. The 2026 model year carries this redesign forward without significant change, so shoppers cross-shopping a 2025 and a 2026 are comparing essentially the same vehicle.
