Despite your comments on all it's flaws, and nothing about it's dynamics and versatility, I would still buy it. Because after test driving it personally, I find it a fun to drive, it does everything a SUV should do and I didn't expect it to do what a 4 by 4 can do. The asking price is reasonable and the tech and space inside the cabin soots the family. Why would anyone buy a small SUV to expect it to do a 4 by 4 job?
After test driving a top spec Kuga and 3008 buying a Tiguan was a no brainer. It is so much more refined than those and in Bitdi one of the most powerful. It is very easy to drive but from driving thru some quite challanging country roads here in the UK it puts it power down very well. Though on factory standard Scorpion Verde tyres it coped well in the snow too. I often cover 600 miles (960km) daily and find the comfort impeccible.
The hard plastics are deliberate; these cars are designed for families who like to get out into the great outdoors and so they need to be rugged and easy to clean.
I never understood this segment. It feels like if you are shopping for a CUV/SUV you are also looking for more room and space. Which then begs the question, what's happening with the Touareg?? (Please don't say that massive pig the Titan will replace the Touareg!) Nice review Marek!
that thing about trunk space is actually such a scam :D from claimed 615 liters (when back seats are moved fully forward!) + spare tyre you get to space that is actual average hatchback trunk size....
i've probably watched 100 reviews on this car and yours Marer is among the ones i liked best - especially the part with the bumper :) but is this car really a disappointment to you and is it mostly electronics upgrade? the size and looks are totally different !..
Have a look at the comparison video linked in this episode. It's a side-by-side comparison with the Mk1 FL Tiguan. Perhaps I didn't make my message clear in these videos, but what I mean is that when the first Tiguan was launched, it was THE crossover. There were Qashqais, RAV4s, CR-Vs - all quite competent, but none of them was brilliant. The original Tiguan was. IMO. This new Tiguan is competing in a completely different market. There are a number of good cars in this segment. Perhaps none of them with as many gadgets, as the Tiguan, but then how many people can afford a fully specced Tiguan?
and even if they can afford it, why not opt for an audi or a bmw x3 for that kind of price - true and i agree with you on that. let me ask one more question, would you recommend the offroad package featured here? are the angles worth it? and also - is the protection below good enough?
Well... :) Full disclosure: I later found out the bumper was broken by the previous tester. They simply put it back on, and "forgot" to tell VW they had a bit of an accident. So my misadventure just broke it completely (this time parking sensor cables were torn out). I had a good look at the rear bumper, and it seems to be made of two pieces. The upper piece is probably the same for all Tiguans, and the lower part changes, depending on the trim (sport, normal, offroad, whatever). The problem with this lower part is that it will always collect sand, mud, snow. Even when you're driving on a normal road, there always some dirt, which will get stuck there. It's going to be hard to wash it out. And if you take the car off road, this part will act like a bulldozer, and collect stuff from the ground, when you go up a steeper hill. So the short answer is: if you're planning to tackle difficult terrain it's better to have the off road pack, than sport trim. However although from mechanical standpoint this car can tackle tricky situations, it's inhibited by inadequate approach/departure angles.
Any plans on adding a little bit more positivity to your reviews? You are thoroughly depressing with your focus on pointing out elements on the car that may be different than the competitors!
Ha ha. Marek is my favorite reviewer. So much punishing irony after all these comparisons with VW of all other cars. In the end the only broken car is a Volkswagen. As for the car itself, I see they disposed of these stupid square shaped american type wheelarches. The body looks better as well, but the price isn't. So. Of course it is a best car among brothers if You have enough money.
Not any time soon. I had one reserved for last week, but it got cancelled for some reason. So now (if I'll bother with it at all) it will be in April or later.
Its a good car but overpriced like most of the VWs. Even koreans can be bit to expensive, if someone wants 4x4 and bit more power than basic engines but they look like super bargain when compared to Tiguan.
The Tiguan is no longer considered expensive,the Koreans and Japanese are almost the same price and they offer you plastic,less technology,safety,no off road ability,and less quality.
Well. You guys in Poland are going to learn from the Germans. I hope so. If you review something, maybe you don't like, then you don't review it bad, starting with contra arguments and just talking about the bad sides. You also talked about an not working fan at the driver's side. Umm, I don't know how far you know car company's or even Volkswagen but they don't sell them with an defect. If something brakes, that's nothing you have to take care of in an review ! No one is interested in stuff that is not working ! The title says : "Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 (ENG) - Test Drive and Review" and not "Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 (ENG) - All about the contra and defects!". Watch some German reviews and maybe you'll learn from it.
Despite your comments on all it's flaws, and nothing about it's dynamics and versatility, I would still buy it. Because after test driving it personally, I find it a fun to drive, it does everything a SUV should do and I didn't expect it to do what a 4 by 4 can do. The asking price is reasonable and the tech and space inside the cabin soots the family.
Why would anyone buy a small SUV to expect it to do a 4 by 4 job?
This is the only crossover I would buy.
After test driving a top spec Kuga and 3008 buying a Tiguan was a no brainer. It is so much more refined than those and in Bitdi one of the most powerful. It is very easy to drive but from driving thru some quite challanging country roads here in the UK it puts it power down very well. Though on factory standard Scorpion Verde tyres it coped well in the snow too. I often cover 600 miles (960km) daily and find the comfort impeccible.
Thanks for another no holes barred review Marek. Especially like the rock sound bite at the end.......more please👍
Great review Marek.
The hard plastics are deliberate; these cars are designed for families who like to get out into the great outdoors and so they need to be rugged and easy to clean.
I never understood this segment. It feels like if you are shopping for a CUV/SUV you are also looking for more room and space. Which then begs the question, what's happening with the Touareg?? (Please don't say that massive pig the Titan will replace the Touareg!) Nice review Marek!
New, bigger Touareg is due in H2 2017, along with a 7-seater Tiguan (or VW Kodiaq :) ).
that thing about trunk space is actually such a scam :D from claimed 615 liters (when back seats are moved fully forward!) + spare tyre you get to space that is actual average hatchback trunk size....
well , if you`re blind thats ok, but if you notice how big the trunk space is , your fine
Excellent review... thank you :-)
Great review Marek. Will you be reviewing the sister car, Seat Ateca?
In due time.
i've probably watched 100 reviews on this car and yours Marer is among the ones i liked best - especially the part with the bumper :) but is this car really a disappointment to you and is it mostly electronics upgrade? the size and looks are totally different !..
Have a look at the comparison video linked in this episode. It's a side-by-side comparison with the Mk1 FL Tiguan.
Perhaps I didn't make my message clear in these videos, but what I mean is that when the first Tiguan was launched, it was THE crossover. There were Qashqais, RAV4s, CR-Vs - all quite competent, but none of them was brilliant. The original Tiguan was. IMO. This new Tiguan is competing in a completely different market. There are a number of good cars in this segment. Perhaps none of them with as many gadgets, as the Tiguan, but then how many people can afford a fully specced Tiguan?
and even if they can afford it, why not opt for an audi or a bmw x3 for that kind of price - true and i agree with you on that. let me ask one more question, would you recommend the offroad package featured here? are the angles worth it? and also - is the protection below good enough?
Well... :)
Full disclosure: I later found out the bumper was broken by the previous tester. They simply put it back on, and "forgot" to tell VW they had a bit of an accident. So my misadventure just broke it completely (this time parking sensor cables were torn out).
I had a good look at the rear bumper, and it seems to be made of two pieces. The upper piece is probably the same for all Tiguans, and the lower part changes, depending on the trim (sport, normal, offroad, whatever). The problem with this lower part is that it will always collect sand, mud, snow. Even when you're driving on a normal road, there always some dirt, which will get stuck there. It's going to be hard to wash it out. And if you take the car off road, this part will act like a bulldozer, and collect stuff from the ground, when you go up a steeper hill.
So the short answer is: if you're planning to tackle difficult terrain it's better to have the off road pack, than sport trim. However although from mechanical standpoint this car can tackle tricky situations, it's inhibited by inadequate approach/departure angles.
thank you Marek, thats very helpful information !
how much is this car?
Wonder how the US spec will be ..
TBH I'd get a good deal on the outgoing model if I were you.
Are you planning a review for the new Peugeot 3008? :)
Yes.
what's the time frame?
Silviu Lung Soon.
There is only one VW car: the Golf.
Any plans on adding a little bit more positivity to your reviews? You are thoroughly depressing with your focus on pointing out elements on the car that may be different than the competitors!
Viewers ask me "how does this compare to..." hence pointing out the differences. Positivity? Check out my Civic Type R video.
Marek, what do you think about entry level Tiguan? 1.4 petrol 125 bhp for 23k - does it sound like a good value?
IMO no entry car-level car is good value. I'd rather go for something smaller, but with better options.
Any news on the VW Atlas? Can't you get an Skoda Kodiaq early to review? greets
VW Atlas is for US market only. Press fleet Kodiaq will be in Poland late winter/early spring. I'm in touch with the press office.
Thx for the quick response
they need to revert 2014 body kit and extend it... 2014 is perfect Tiguan
Nie mówi się hjundaj tylko hajundaj 😁 ale akcent masz dobry :)
Zgadzam się! Akcent nie do poznania i ogólnie dynamika wypowiedzi 🙉, tez bym tak chciała mówić
Ha ha. Marek is my favorite reviewer. So much punishing irony after all these comparisons with VW of all other cars. In the end the only broken car is a Volkswagen.
As for the car itself, I see they disposed of these stupid square shaped american type wheelarches. The body looks better as well, but the price isn't. So. Of course it is a best car among brothers if You have enough money.
ateca pls
Not any time soon. I had one reserved for last week, but it got cancelled for some reason. So now (if I'll bother with it at all) it will be in April or later.
Thank you for information
Typical VW. Meh...
Its a good car but overpriced like most of the VWs. Even koreans can be bit to expensive, if someone wants 4x4 and bit more power than basic engines but they look like super bargain when compared to Tiguan.
The Tiguan is no longer considered expensive,the Koreans and Japanese are almost the same price and they offer you plastic,less technology,safety,no off road ability,and less quality.
They are not if you want all the goodies. At lest where i live.. I agree that Koreans are quite expensive but closer to Kadjar etc..
How many liters of vodka did you have before "testing" this car?
My friend, I drink vodka all the time. We all do here in the white parts of the map, where bears roam free, and men are lumberjacks.
Oke, then i understand why you dont know shit about cars. In this case that was obvious. Find another hobby!
geile Sonnenbrille
Well. You guys in Poland are going to learn from the Germans. I hope so. If you review something, maybe you don't like, then you don't review it bad, starting with contra arguments and just talking about the bad sides. You also talked about an not working fan at the driver's side. Umm, I don't know how far you know car company's or even Volkswagen but they don't sell them with an defect. If something brakes, that's nothing you have to take care of in an review ! No one is interested in stuff that is not working ! The title says : "Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 (ENG) - Test Drive and Review" and not "Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 (ENG) - All about the contra and defects!". Watch some German reviews and maybe you'll learn from it.
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Boring car????
bad car... good review Marek!