Review

Volkswagen Tiguan SUV

Price: £20,615 - £28,390
4.3
/5
  • Pros:
  • Space and quality in the cabin
  • Comfortable and fun to drive
  • Quiet, frugal diesel engines
  • Cons:
  • Expensive to buy
  • Smallest petrol engine is weak
  • Not the most exciting cabin design
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV
pictured: Volkswagen Tiguan sports utility vehicle 2012 5 door
reviewed by Carbuyer

The Tiguan looks like a 4x4 and has some off-road ability, but it's made with city roads and motorways in mind. It is designed to offer the benefits enjoyed by 4x4 owners - a high, commanding driving position, cabin space, and a feeling of safety - while being relatively compact. That makes it easy to drive and park. Accurate steering, a comfortable ride and a widely adjustable driving position make it a pleasure on any kind of road. It's not cheap, but diesel versions - particularly BlueMotion editions - are economical and offer punchy performance. 

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