The Volkswagen Tiguan is a popular series of crossover SUVs produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007. Positioned between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in Volkswagen’s SUV lineup, the Tiguan has enjoyed significant success globally. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, introduced in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform.

The Tiguan is known as a medium-sized SUV in Europe and a compact crossover in North America. Its name is a combination of the German words for “tiger” (Tiger) and “iguana” (Leguan), which won a naming contest by German car magazine publisher Auto Bild.

By the spring of 2020, six million units of the Tiguan had been sold worldwide, with a remarkable 910,926 units manufactured in 2019 alone. This makes the Tiguan the best-selling car overall in the Volkswagen Group, showcasing its popularity among consumers globally.

Key Points:
1. The Tiguan is a series of crossover SUVs produced by Volkswagen since 2007, positioned between the T-Roc and Touareg models.
2. First generation based on the PQ46 platform, second generation on the MQB A2 platform.
3. Named after a combination of “tiger” and “iguana” and won a naming contest by Auto Bild.
4. Considered a medium-sized SUV in Europe and a compact crossover in North America.
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