‘R-RATED’

Added 19^th March, 2021

By Jonathan Crouch

Few need a really fast Volkswagen Tiguan but those who do will love this fast R model, thinks Jonathan Crouch

‘THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGUANS’

Added 23^rd November, 2020

By Jonathan Crouch

It's not hard to see why the Tiguan is such a popular choice in its sector. There's the potential to get all the quality of a premium-badged mid-sized SUV, for the price of a budget brand contender. You get the tarmac handling ability of a Qashqai-like Crossover, yet at the same time, get the option of virtually all the off road ability of something more capable. And the whole package comes with the enduring appeal of that Volkswagen badge - and the enduring residual values that'll go along with it. In summary, what ultimately matters is that this product is good enough to meet its wide-ranging and very difficult brief. It says much that there really is something in Volkswagen's claim that, to some extent at least, this MK2 Tiguan model subtly re-defined what a car of this kind should be. We can't pay it any greater compliment than that.

‘COOL CALM & CONNECTED’

Added 17^th June, 2016

By Jonathan Crouch

It's not hard to see why the first generation Tiguan proved to be such a popular choice in its sector here in the UK. You get pretty much all the quality of premium-badged compact SUV for the price of a budget brand contender. You get pretty much all the tarmac handling ability of a Qashqai-like Crossover with virtually all the off road ability of something more capable. And it all comes with the enduring appeal of that Volkswagen badge and the enduring residual values that'll go along with it. Such has always been this car's appeal and not much changed with this revised post-2011-era version. It's not a car for driving enthusiasts or those who live halfway up Snowdon - but then such people are unlikely to be shopping in this sector anyway. What the Tiguan did offer in this improved form was enhanced running costs from a more efficient range of engines that made the transition to a car like this from an ordinary family hatch less painful than ever. There's an extra dash of polish in everything this car does that'll make you feel as good when you open the bedroom window as you will when you're at the wheel. A sensible choice then, but one you'll enjoy making.

‘THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGUANS’

Added 18^th April, 2011

By Steve Walker

The Tiguan might have represented a step outside of Volkswagen's comfort zone but by sticking to its tried and tested formula, the manufacturer couldn't go too far wrong. If you like the Golf's class and solidity, this compact 4x4 model seems certain to appeal. It will tackle a fair amount of off-road tribulations but it's designed primarily for use on the black top where it's comfortable and smooth if a little unexciting. The all-round build quality should inspire confidence in used buyers.

Independent Reviews of Volkswagen Tiguan New and Used Cars

‘R-RATED’

‘GOLF BUGGY’

‘THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGUANS’

‘COOL CALM & CONNECTED’

‘THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGUANS’

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