Volkswagen has opened order books for its updated Arteon and Tiguan which both usher in new tech and engines to the line-up.
Starting with the Tiguan SUV, which is now the firm’s best-seller globally, it benefits from revised styling and new tech – including Matrix LED headlights and the firm’s latest MIB3 infotainment system.
Prices for the updated Tiguan start from £24,915 for the base model with a 128bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine and rise to £39,010 for an R-Line-grade model with an updated 197bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine. Additional engines include 148bhp versions of both the 1.5-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel, while standard kit includes 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen and wireless smartphone mirroring.
Moving over to the Arteon, which is available in a stylish Fastback guise as well as a new Shooting Brake (estate).
The Arteon gains similar updates to the Tiguan, but has now become more affordable thanks to the introduction of a 148bhp 1.5-litre petrol model, which in entry-level SE Nav grade costs from £31,965. Prices rise to £42,780 for the Shooting Brake in top-spec R-Line guise and with the aforementioned 197bhp 2.0-litre diesel option. All Arteons also come with digital dials, three-zone climate control and front and rear parking sensors.
Both the Tiguan and Arteon will also gain a sporty ‘R’ variant next year, which will see a 316bhp 2.0-litre petrol being fitted under the bonnet, while plug-in hybrids of each are also expected to join the range in 2021.