Volkswagen presented the first-generation Tiguan at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 2007, followed by the market launch in the same year. The name – a made-up word that merges ‘Tiger’ and the German word ‘Leguan’ (iguana) – was the winner of a readers’ poll by Auto Bild magazine.
Right from the outset, the first generation impressed with a modern space concept, optional 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a wide range of engine options. The Tiguan struck a chord with the times: demand for compact SUVs was growing rapidly, and Volkswagen had the ideal overall package in its range with the Tiguan.
