2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Est. monthly payment:
R 10,256 p/m
Gauteng
The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Life DSG offers South African buyers a reliable and stylish used SUV, combining modern design with impressive performance. Well-maintained, this vehicle delivers a perfect balance of luxury and affordability, making it an excellent choice for families or professionals seeking a quality ride at a competitive price.
Powered by a 1.4 TSI petrol engine producing 150 Hp, this Tiguan features a smooth dual-clutch DSG transmission for seamless gear shifts. With fuel consumption of just 7 L/100km, it’s both economical and practical. The SUV comfortably seats five across five doors, providing ample space for passengers and cargo, ideal for daily commutes or weekend adventures.
Located in Sandton, Gauteng, in the 2128 area, this used Volkswagen Tiguan is available for viewing and test drives. Buyers can explore finance deals, compare prices, and find the best price for this affordable, high-quality SUV. Contact the dealer today to buy or schedule a test drive.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s Tiguan has carved itself a solid spot in the premium compact SUV space, aimed at those who want European polish but don’t fancy forking out Porsche Cayenne money. You’re looking at a head-to-head with the Mazda CX-5, Ford Kuga, and Toyota RAV4, each one coming in cheaper or offering more kit for your rand, depending on the trim. The Tiguan’s got a spread of engines — 1.4 TSI for the city types, 2.0 TSI if you want a bit more punch, 2.0 TDI for the economy-obsessed, and a plug-in hybrid for those trying to avoid Eskom’s wrath, all mated to either a manual, standard auto, or the sharper DSG dual-clutch. If you trawl the classifieds, you’ll spot 96 active Tiguans, with prices running from a sensible R177,500 to an eyebrow-raising R969,700. Median sits at R540,000, meaning there’s a decent secondhand pool under R400k, but also lots of barely-used stock hovering north of R700k. The R-Line 1.4 TSI 110 kW DSG is where most buyers seem to flock, with 18 listings parked between R735,000 and R947,000 — that’s the sweet spot for those who want the bells, whistles, and the DSG’s easy-going, traffic-proof shifts. Used ones average around 62,647 km, stretching from 2009 all the way to 2026, so you’ll find everything from a workhorse with stories to a showroom-fresh demonstrator. If you pack smart, the 1.4 TSI Life DSG, priced from R355,000 to R531,000, gives cash-strapped families a proper way in. What keeps the Tiguan in the conversation versus the CX-5 and Kuga isn’t just the spec sheet — it’s the DSG’s clean shifts on Sandton traffic runs, and cabin materials that leave Ford’s plastics feeling a bit Grade B. On paper at least, it’s what the Tiguan should have been from the start.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen has its roots dug deep in South African roads, from the township Polo Vivos battered by city taxi ranks to plush Tiguans parked outside Sandton offices. You don’t see many brands straddling so many worlds, and 1,416 active classifieds — from a R59,500 runabout all the way to a plush R2 million Touareg — prove it’s not just marketing fluff. R374,400 is the middle ground, and that’s where most South Africans are actually shopping: not scraping the barrel, not maxing the credit card, just wanting a good car that’ll last. On paper at least, VW’s lineup makes as much sense for first-timers stretching for a Polo Vivo as it does for a fleet boss buying Transporters or a family wanting a Tiguan. There’s a solid split too: 553 new VWs for those who want factory-fresh, 863 used units for anyone chasing the badge without the fresh sticker price. The Polo Vivo is king of the hill with 327 listings from R96,500, and for a reason — it’s still one of the most attainable hatches with decent space and real parts support. Standard Polo buyers (322 listings, up to R699,995) are after that extra polish: turbo engines, a bit more polish inside, the B-segment sweet spot. If you’re tired of hatchbacks, the T-Cross (from R259,500) is the on-ramp into SUVs. Amarok, meanwhile, starts at R219,900 and stretches into territory most Hilux or Ranger drivers wouldn’t imagine, with a cabin that finally feels its price. Golf’s still here from R79,900 to R1,139,900 — proof that the badge matters to enthusiasts. Hatchbacks are everywhere (421 units), petrol still rules, but VW’s plug-in hybrids are starting to give buyers proper alternatives, especially since most rivals are still catching up on tech.
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
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