I have a 2013 Tiguan. Im always stunned by ratings that give higher grades to cost and interior cargo volume of sub compact and compact SUVS that have weak engines (Toyota RAV4, Honda Civic, Nissan Rogue, Mazda C5 etc). The 2012-2019 Tiguan and Tiguan limited are a VW Golf GTI on stilts with a different body). If you just have to have 4x4 go get a Crosstrek or pony up for VW 4 Motion.
We have a VW rabbit and it has been flawless...Test drove several small cars and it had the nicest interior, most comfortable seats, quieter by a large margin over everything else, and had a more solid feel.... As far as reliability goes VW has some models that are oustanding and others that aren't qute as good just like every manufacturer....What VW does have is QUALITY....Quality doesn't always translate into reliability, but it does add to the drivers experience in a good way....
I have a Tiguan and just love it. I have not any issue. I had a RAV4 and had a few issues, before swithing to Tiguan. Toyota is not what used to be in terms of being reliable and VW has made real progress. On the other hand Toyota is boring and VW is fun. Comparing Tiguan to RAV4 or Forester, or CR-V (which is basically a female car), Tiguan is much better.
I've spent MANY hours reviewing all current CUVs and this is by far the best option for a new 2012 vehicle. Especially if leasing, the 36 month care free maintenance is hard to beat in this class. I am actually considering applying to the VW dealership where we just bought our car, lol.
@@Sebbe40 yeah still have our 2011 sport pack. Solves the problems they described with the suspension here, routine oil changes, a transmission oil change, and one high pressure fuel pump which was only 200 bucks and 20 minutes a in the driveway. Not bad for 10 years of ownership. The most expensive maintence has just been wear items like the tires and brake pads and rotor.
@neostardust Also you can cross-shop this with a the compact luxury CUV like the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK, and Acura RDX especially if you get the Tiguan SEL.
I bought a '23 Tiguan. I don't care about acceleration, because I'm usually hauling band equipment (or camping equipment). I can get out of a tight spot if needed, that's enough.
Here's an interesting note about MOTORWEEK. The PBS station here in Columbus, OH that carries MOTORWEEK, always drops this program while fundraising, but never their quilting shows, self improvement or home improvement, no it's always MOTORWEEK that is put on the shelf, so I miss episodes of this show that I have been watching since it first aired back in 1981...WOSU does this every time.
I can attest to VW's old unreliable characteristics. I bought a used '00 Passat 5M V6, and it spent more time in the shop than on the road. It's actually still sitting in my garage. That's what caused me to not even consider VW ever again. However, on our way to a Ford dealership, we HAPPENED to stop into a VW dealer, and we JUST bought a 2012 SportWagen. I am now considering trading my 04 WRX for either a Tiguan or a TDI SportWagen. Now I feel it's almost stupid not to drive a new VW in 2012.
@neostardust Wow never thought about the maintenance costs that way, thought because it was a fancy brand it wouldn't cost as much. But I would have to disagree with you on the exterior looks. In my opinion I think it just looks like a bigger hatchback, but that's just my opinion.
Well based on my own experience with VW ("06" Jetta GLI) VW is going to have to vastly improve the reliability of their vehicles before they can see any significant increase in sales.
Huh? They've been using the 2.0T for years now and it's a well proven engine. And a more advanced suspension won't necessarily cost you more if its solid and fact is that VW makes some very solid suspension/steering components. Apart from that I don't really see anything high tech in this car for 2012 standards..
Anyone know at what speeds do they do that "Road Cone" swerve test? (at 3:45sec) From the looks, shape of this vehicle, I was impressed it did so well! Thanks
I am sick and tired of people who bad mouth cars due to their origin such as Kia and Hyundai. When VW Jetta was getting the worst reliability records people were bad mouthing Kia and Hyundai (This was in the year 2004) being unreliable. That is why European cars no matter how many people buy them will never be reliable in the US because their success is abt bad mouthing competition not building reliable cars.
High maintenance European cars if you buy one and try to drive it, you will spend more money than buying two Japanese cars one of which you can afford totaling.
VW is making the same mistake again, putting high tech in whats supposed to be peoples car, they should leave that to audi which is their more expensive brand. Multilink suspensions, turbo engines,, etc all that stuff is great untill you have to service it. In some way its acting just like GM did, having all those different brands selling the the same car.
Then you haven't met a Kia owner yet, either. However I have seen many European car owners (including my self being a former BMW owner) who got rid of their cars once they sat in a Japanese or Korean or American cars. And, I met many car owners who drive European cars and they only drive them because they already bought them. They like their cars but the things that come with them such as High maintenance and temperamental nature makes them easily define their cars as "a pain in the ass."
Fussinated I had a 2009 Passat which made my mom's brand new 2013 CR-V look and feel like a Fisher Price toy. No comparison in quality. A VW, or European car in general, will generally be higher quality. It embarrassed our old Ford f150 even more. My Passat felt tighter, was quieter, and has been pretty reliable so far.
@supergeek915 You can always crawl out of your rock and buy a Consumer Reports auto review magazine. It will show you how unreliable VWs are compared to Toyota or Honda. Besides, a 100k is nothing these days, average Japanese cars last over 300k.
yeah yeah whatever, enjoy the plastic interior,the looks of a grandmas car, and the horrible handling on the road. The Tiguan has a sporty look,elegant and luxurious interior, and some impressive technology.
@supergeek915 Look man you are actually the one making the generalization by demonstrating your case examples of a tiny amount of people who have had reliable VW's. Surveys and data states that they are unreliable so have a cry.
yawn. rubbish. 80k on my 2013, zero issues. Audis have reliability issues also ....both VW and Audi are better than your rice burner .. scat troll and go drive your cheap car.
Over-priced, expensive parts, plus VW's don't last very long. How many early 90's VW's do you see on the roads these days compared to early 90's Honda's and Toyota's?
I have to admit that I also think that Tiguan is the most appealing design esthtically. However, buying one is similar to marry a woman just because of her looks. So the way you described on the long this car most likely make your life miserable on the long run like a hot chick, but you prefer to have one. Well, not everyone thinks that way. CRV, RAV4 is more preferable for the ase of mind. However you forgot one brand; Subaru; A Forester is a lot better CUV than this one and others.
Piece of junk; "Volkswagen announced on Saturday that it is recalling 151,389 Tiguans for a defect that can lead to stalling while the compact SUV is on the road. Covered are the 2009 to 2014 Tiguans" VW is a consistent brand with its unreliability. German engineering :).
I like how recalls are considered some kind of testament to reliability. Manufacturers that get touted as being the most reliable issue recalls all the time. The fact that VW actually takes the initiative to issue recalls before they become controversies speaks volumes, as opposed to the new industry standard where certain manufacturers try to save a nickel by sweeping problems under the carpet until a bunch of people end up dead.
anamnesis And all of the things is true only when it comes to European cars when you Euro car fans want to bash Japanese and American brands. When it comes to European brands suddenly this recall issue becomes an irrelevant matter on built quality. Yet, another demonstration of a double standarded behavior by Europeans, or Euro fans. Now, when you see people saying things about Toyota recalls you should have said the same thing. Instead you assumed that your favorite Euro brands were perfect. So, now you suddenly become the fair fairy huh? LOL! sorry 'mate' you had at least a decade to prove yourself as sincere on such remarks yet you blew it. No matter how hard you try you are nothing but a chauvinist European car fan bigot. :).
Fussinated My point was that German manufacturers don't try to sweep recalls under the carpet, which is not a discussion of their build quality. Just because German cars cost more doesn't mean they're perfect, or even above average in reliability. There is not a single car, ever, that hasn't had some sort of recall. The distinction is in how a manufacturer chooses to handle their recalls. But keep up with your sarcasm, it really suits you.
anamnesis "My point was that German manufacturers don't try to sweep recalls under the carpet" Of course, they do. That's why you didn't hear them before like the one I copy pasted above. "which is not a discussion of their build quality" If we are to discuss about work ethics, I can copy paste how Australian, and Asian consumers (mainly India) are neglected to be taken care of on those recalls as well ( The faulty DSG which caused many owners to get stuck in the middle of nowhere) "Just because German cars cost more doesn't mean they're perfect, or even above average in reliability" They are junks due to low production ethics of Europeans period "There is not a single car, ever, that hasn't had some sort of recall" And it took how long to realize this? "The distinction is in how a manufacturer chooses to handle their recalls" There is no such criterion of distinction. However, if it makes you feel happy why don't you consider European car manufacturers ill conduct in the world market which you haven't heard before. Here is an example; "Volkswagen has issued a recall for almost 4 Lakh cars in China (3,84,181 to be precise) fitted with its faulty DSG transmission. VW will be replacing components in affected gearboxes at no cost to the customer. The decision came after a Chinese Government department completed a yearlong investigation of automobiles that were made between December 2008 and February 2013, before ordering the recall. Earlier last year, VW extended the warranty on its DQ200 dual-clutch transmission to 10 years / 1,60,000 kms for Chinese customers. This came on the back of complaints from car owners that vehicles fitted with the DQ200 gearbox suffered from issues related to 'abnormal noise levels, excessive shift shock and flashing gear indicators that resulted in emergency mode being activated and the driver being unable to shift into gear.' There are plenty of reports on our forum of Indian car owners who were stranded by the roadside because of a faulty DSG. Unfortunately, neither the VW group nor Skoda (whose Superb is severely affected by this problem) have announced a similar recall in India. Our country doesn't even have a watchdog like the one present in China that ordered the recall" "But keep up with your sarcasm, it really suits you" No, no, you keep up with your double standarded prejudice that everyone here posts say things without being able to support their claims. You do that, so that I can prove myself with quotes, as such, what an unethical, lowlife, bigoted, double standarded, idiots you Europeans and Euro lovers are, yet don't hesitate to call others as 'fan boys.' Even after this will you admit that you are one ignorant Euro loving fuck ....,. I doubt that because your ethical make up does not have the proper quality for that.
@@Jushwa back at 10 years ago I got a Tiguan r line, what I was referring to was the build quality. The feedback was solid when you slammed the door shut, we used to do the stand on door frame test on the car as well just to test out the quality. I owned it for 5 years and the only issues was the panoramic sunroof, kinda funny now the new Tiguan it’s bigger but less hp, looks cool but definitely don’t deserved that Rline badge no more
8 years later, i’ve had no repairs or errors on my 2012 Tiguan.
I have a 2013 Tiguan. Im always stunned by ratings that give higher grades to cost and interior cargo volume of sub compact and compact SUVS that have weak engines (Toyota RAV4, Honda Civic, Nissan Rogue, Mazda C5 etc). The 2012-2019 Tiguan and Tiguan limited are a VW Golf GTI on stilts with a different body). If you just have to have 4x4 go get a Crosstrek or pony up for VW 4 Motion.
We have a VW rabbit and it has been flawless...Test drove several small cars and it had the nicest interior, most comfortable seats, quieter by a large margin over everything else, and had a more solid feel....
As far as reliability goes VW has some models that are oustanding and others that aren't qute as good just like every manufacturer....What VW does have is QUALITY....Quality doesn't always translate into reliability, but it does add to the drivers experience in a good way....
These are so nice to drive, I found it had a similar character as a CRV.
I have a Tiguan and just love it. I have not any issue. I had a RAV4 and had a few issues, before swithing to Tiguan. Toyota is not what used to be in terms of being reliable and VW has made real progress. On the other hand Toyota is boring and VW is fun. Comparing Tiguan to RAV4 or Forester, or CR-V (which is basically a female car), Tiguan is much better.
I've spent MANY hours reviewing all current CUVs and this is by far the best option for a new 2012 vehicle. Especially if leasing, the 36 month care free maintenance is hard to beat in this class. I am actually considering applying to the VW dealership where we just bought our car, lol.
I love my Tiggy. Not single problem nearing 30,000 miles :o) luv luvit!!
The new Tiguan looks great
I am considering leasing a 2012 Tiguan FWD Manual. Hopefully by the time my lease is up a TDI is available in the states.
Love my 2012 Tiguan...rides great, handles well, exceptional torque for a 4 banger...what's not to like?
Are you still of the same opinion?
@@Sebbe40 yeah still have our 2011 sport pack. Solves the problems they described with the suspension here, routine oil changes, a transmission oil change, and one high pressure fuel pump which was only 200 bucks and 20 minutes a in the driveway. Not bad for 10 years of ownership. The most expensive maintence has just been wear items like the tires and brake pads and rotor.
@neostardust
Also you can cross-shop this with a the compact luxury CUV like the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK, and Acura RDX especially if you get the Tiguan SEL.
excellent review ...8 out of 10
I bought a '23 Tiguan. I don't care about acceleration, because I'm usually hauling band equipment (or camping equipment). I can get out of a tight spot if needed, that's enough.
Here's an interesting note about MOTORWEEK. The PBS station here in Columbus, OH that carries MOTORWEEK, always drops this program while fundraising, but never their quilting shows, self improvement or home improvement, no it's always MOTORWEEK that is put on the shelf, so I miss episodes of this show that I have been watching since it first aired back in 1981...WOSU does this every time.
I have a 2014, the diesel sound is the direct injection system engine, you would think that expert would know that.
I can attest to VW's old unreliable characteristics. I bought a used '00 Passat 5M V6, and it spent more time in the shop than on the road. It's actually still sitting in my garage. That's what caused me to not even consider VW ever again. However, on our way to a Ford dealership, we HAPPENED to stop into a VW dealer, and we JUST bought a 2012 SportWagen. I am now considering trading my 04 WRX for either a Tiguan or a TDI SportWagen. Now I feel it's almost stupid not to drive a new VW in 2012.
@neostardust Wow never thought about the maintenance costs that way, thought because it was a fancy brand it wouldn't cost as much. But I would have to disagree with you on the exterior looks. In my opinion I think it just looks like a bigger hatchback, but that's just my opinion.
Well based on my own experience with VW ("06" Jetta GLI) VW is going to have to vastly improve the reliability of their vehicles before they can see any significant increase in sales.
Huh? They've been using the 2.0T for years now and it's a well proven engine. And a more advanced suspension won't necessarily cost you more if its solid and fact is that VW makes some very solid suspension/steering components. Apart from that I don't really see anything high tech in this car for 2012 standards..
HID and LED should be standard on any modern mid-range vehicle
Anyone know at what speeds do they do that "Road Cone" swerve test? (at 3:45sec) From the looks, shape of this vehicle, I was impressed it did so well! Thanks
JOHN PUBLIC like most other slaloms, 55-75 mph. Probably around 68 for the Tiguan
I am sick and tired of people who bad mouth cars due to their origin such as Kia and Hyundai. When VW Jetta was getting the worst reliability records people were bad mouthing Kia and Hyundai (This was in the year 2004) being unreliable. That is why European cars no matter how many people buy them will never be reliable in the US because their success is abt bad mouthing competition not building reliable cars.
@corvettekid224 wow
tiguan turbo diesel...... i'll wait for a bit
@supergeek915 no
High maintenance European cars if you buy one and try to drive it, you will spend more money than buying two Japanese cars one of which you can afford totaling.
The thing is plain and homely
Not that I would be caught dead in one of these things but why years wait for a US diesel?
The camera-work is very annoying and he should review the car while driving it.
but my tiguan is 210 hp
Not that I would buy a VW, but I think the Toureg looks a helluva lot better then this thing
more tire less wheel....
It's a good car but it's SLOW....If they could put a decent engine it would be outstanding
Tiquan is very quick for an SUV, better than CRV/RAV 4, Escape, etc.
VW is making the same mistake again, putting high tech in whats supposed to be peoples car, they should leave that to audi which is their more expensive brand. Multilink suspensions, turbo engines,, etc all that stuff is great untill you have to service it. In some way its acting just like GM did, having all those different brands selling the the same car.
Then you haven't met a Kia owner yet, either. However I have seen many European car owners (including my self being a former BMW owner) who got rid of their cars once they sat in a Japanese or Korean or American cars.
And, I met many car owners who drive European cars and they only drive them because they already bought them. They like their cars but the things that come with them such as High maintenance and temperamental nature makes them easily define their cars as "a pain in the ass."
Fussinated I had a 2009 Passat which made my mom's brand new 2013 CR-V look and feel like a Fisher Price toy. No comparison in quality. A VW, or European car in general, will generally be higher quality. It embarrassed our old Ford f150 even more. My Passat felt tighter, was quieter, and has been pretty reliable so far.
VW quality and fit and finish is 100's of times better than Honda, Toyota or Nissan. 1000's of times better than any Korean POS.
that motor sounds like its full of rocks...not worth 22k imo...ive owned a few vws and the air cooled vws are still the best
@supergeek915 You can always crawl out of your rock and buy a Consumer Reports auto review magazine. It will show you how unreliable VWs are compared to Toyota or Honda. Besides, a 100k is nothing these days, average Japanese cars last over 300k.
yeah yeah whatever, enjoy the plastic interior,the looks of a grandmas car, and the horrible handling on the road.
The Tiguan has a sporty look,elegant and luxurious interior, and some impressive technology.
Bhh
@supergeek915 Look man you are actually the one making the generalization by demonstrating your case examples of a tiny amount of people who have had reliable VW's. Surveys and data states that they are unreliable so have a cry.
yawn. rubbish. 80k on my 2013, zero issues. Audis have reliability issues also ....both VW and Audi are better than your rice burner .. scat troll and go drive your cheap car.
your grandchildren will.
Over-priced, expensive parts, plus VW's don't last very long. How many early 90's VW's do you see on the roads these days compared to early 90's Honda's and Toyota's?
This car deserves a TDI...missed opportunity VW.
I like it, but it's VW
+Iris Gross I like because it´s a VW , my wife has one and it´s great .
I have to admit that I also think that Tiguan is the most appealing design esthtically. However, buying one is similar to marry a woman just because of her looks. So the way you described on the long this car most likely make your life miserable on the long run like a hot chick, but you prefer to have one. Well, not everyone thinks that way. CRV, RAV4 is more preferable for the ase of mind. However you forgot one brand; Subaru; A Forester is a lot better CUV than this one and others.
It's not just about it looks, it's also how good it feels when you're inside..
way too expensive
Who cares about CO2 emissions???
lol
mickey mouse
rofl 2012 rav4 beat this crap any day and the 2013 rav4 eat it alive!
RAV 4 is junk.
Piece of junk;
"Volkswagen announced on Saturday that it is recalling 151,389 Tiguans for a defect that can lead to stalling while the compact SUV is on the road.
Covered are the 2009 to 2014 Tiguans"
VW is a consistent brand with its unreliability. German engineering :).
I like how recalls are considered some kind of testament to reliability. Manufacturers that get touted as being the most reliable issue recalls all the time. The fact that VW actually takes the initiative to issue recalls before they become controversies speaks volumes, as opposed to the new industry standard where certain manufacturers try to save a nickel by sweeping problems under the carpet until a bunch of people end up dead.
anamnesis
And all of the things is true only when it comes to European cars when you Euro car fans want to bash Japanese and American brands. When it comes to European brands suddenly this recall issue becomes an irrelevant matter on built quality.
Yet, another demonstration of a double standarded behavior by Europeans, or Euro fans. Now, when you see people saying things about Toyota recalls you should have said the same thing. Instead you assumed that your favorite Euro brands were perfect. So, now you suddenly become the fair fairy huh?
LOL! sorry 'mate' you had at least a decade to prove yourself as sincere on such remarks yet you blew it. No matter how hard you try you are nothing but a chauvinist European car fan bigot. :).
Fussinated My point was that German manufacturers don't try to sweep recalls under the carpet, which is not a discussion of their build quality. Just because German cars cost more doesn't mean they're perfect, or even above average in reliability. There is not a single car, ever, that hasn't had some sort of recall. The distinction is in how a manufacturer chooses to handle their recalls. But keep up with your sarcasm, it really suits you.
anamnesis
"My point was that German manufacturers don't try to sweep recalls under the carpet"
Of course, they do. That's why you didn't hear them before like the one I copy pasted above.
"which is not a discussion of their build quality"
If we are to discuss about work ethics, I can copy paste how Australian, and Asian consumers (mainly India) are neglected to be taken care of on those recalls as well ( The faulty DSG which caused many owners to get stuck in the middle of nowhere)
"Just because German cars cost more doesn't mean they're perfect, or even above average in reliability"
They are junks due to low production ethics of Europeans period
"There is not a single car, ever, that hasn't had some sort of recall"
And it took how long to realize this?
"The distinction is in how a manufacturer chooses to handle their recalls"
There is no such criterion of distinction. However, if it makes you feel happy why don't you consider European car manufacturers ill conduct in the world market which you haven't heard before. Here is an example;
"Volkswagen has issued a recall for almost 4 Lakh cars in China (3,84,181 to be precise) fitted with its faulty DSG transmission. VW will be replacing components in affected gearboxes at no cost to the customer.
The decision came after a Chinese Government department completed a yearlong investigation of automobiles that were made between December 2008 and February 2013, before ordering the recall.
Earlier last year, VW extended the warranty on its DQ200 dual-clutch transmission to 10 years / 1,60,000 kms for Chinese customers. This came on the back of complaints from car owners that vehicles fitted with the DQ200 gearbox suffered from issues related to 'abnormal noise levels, excessive shift shock and flashing gear indicators that resulted in emergency mode being activated and the driver being unable to shift into gear.'
There are plenty of reports on our forum of Indian car owners who were stranded by the roadside because of a faulty DSG. Unfortunately, neither the VW group nor Skoda (whose Superb is severely affected by this problem) have announced a similar recall in India. Our country doesn't even have a watchdog like the one present in China that ordered the recall"
"But keep up with your sarcasm, it really suits you"
No, no, you keep up with your double standarded prejudice that everyone here posts say things without being able to support their claims. You do that, so that I can prove myself with quotes, as such, what an unethical, lowlife, bigoted, double standarded, idiots you Europeans and Euro lovers are, yet don't hesitate to call others as 'fan boys.'
Even after this will you admit that you are one ignorant Euro loving fuck ....,. I doubt that because your ethical make up does not have the proper quality for that.
Fussinated Cool story, bro.
Cheap plastic Japanese car, once you crashed it, you're done
Japanese?
Yeah that’s how most cars with crumple zones and single use crash protection systems work
@@Jushwa back at 10 years ago I got a Tiguan r line, what I was referring to was the build quality. The feedback was solid when you slammed the door shut, we used to do the stand on door frame test on the car as well just to test out the quality. I owned it for 5 years and the only issues was the panoramic sunroof, kinda funny now the new Tiguan it’s bigger but less hp, looks cool but definitely don’t deserved that Rline badge no more
mickey mouse