2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review and Road Test In 4K UHD!
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Volkswagen has finally decided to tackle the American CUV market with a new approach. The Touareg has been cancelled, the Tiguan has grown by leaps and bounds, there's a big-new three row Atlas and soon we'll have a third German crossover to fill out the bottom end. Thanks to a massive increase in size, the new Tiguan now offers a standard third row seat for those looking for a bit more practicality in their crossover than Honda or Toyota offer. That manages to take it out of direct competition to the RAV4 or CR-V in a way and pit the new VW against Nissan's compact three-row Rogue.
0-30 : 2.9 Seconds
0-60 : 7.7 Seconds
1/4 Mile : 15.8 Sec @ 89 MPH
60-0 Braking : 133 Feet
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Thank you so much for reviewing a base model. Everyone reviews the top of the line and I doubt we all can afford that.
I just got my 2018 SEL 2 weeks ago and I love it. Sure, it's a little underpowered, but I keep it in sport-mode and I manually shift. OK, it drops my mpg, but...guess what? #problem solved! I have all the passing power I need. IMO- during normal driving conditions, passing ability has more to do with driver awareness, timing and skill, than it does horsepower. Anyway... I chose the VW Tiguan SEL over the CR-V because of VW's classic styling, its quietness, the roominess, the interior and exterior tech and the fact that I can shift gears manually. In 3 words: FUN. TO. DRIVE. The CR-V has an enormous gear shifter (cumbersome). The CR-V has no paddles or shiftable stick (BORING). Plus, CR-Vs are EVERYWHERE (a-dime-a-dozen). And, I don't like the vertical tail lights. The Rav-4 looks like a Storm Trooper: especially the white one. It looks "tacky" and way too trendy. I felt like I was in a flimsy vehicle. The interior styling was wacky and odious. Even the gear shifter looked and felt cheap. Plus, the Rav 4 had only ONE USB port in the entire vehicle #DEALBREAKER. And... No Apple Car play? I feel like I'm in a class above the others in my SEL. It get looks, I get compliments.
Is it still treating yoy well? How many miles do you have on it? Currently shopping and wanna know if tiguans are reliable
That paint color is just gorgeous. I've been noticing a lot of paint colors similar to this all over the place and I love it.
I wonder if this is the "white-silver" color?
Olen Ronning it is :)
Just bought the Tiguan SE and really like it. Good value for the money.
Brian Schoedel If u have ambient roof lighting it can catch fire !!! Ur gonna receive a recall notice in the mail. If u dont have ambient roof lighting u should be fine. They havent made it known to the public, are they ? Dont know. But dont put ur kids in it. I own one. Its a one hour disconnect , no known repair at this time.
@@anthonyf3621 Despite the recall, the chance of that catching fire is very low, practically 0 percent, much lower than the chance of you getting into an accident
I bought a 2019 SE in April and I’m perfectly satisfied with almost everything. It’s not fast off the line but once you are going there is plenty of power. I with the arm rest was adjustable though. I need it to slide forward a little and ratchet up like other VW Models of the past. But I love the value and price I paid and the seats are great and 8” tech screen is great too! Longest bumper to bumper warranty in the industry now !
Doesn’t look like some kind of alien bug mobile, I like its classic lines and rugged look. It looks very similar in the rear to a BMW.
Great review. One of the most informative I've seen, thanks.
Alez-you're an awesome commentator because you are very succinct with your comparisons and explanations. Thanks for your efforts!!! I look forward to your future reviews.
The thing that has kept me from considering the Tiguan is MPG. I love my 15 Golf SEL, but when I needed a sub or subcompact SUV recently, I didn't even test drive a Tiguan for fear that I would like it and be tempted to sacrifice the extra 8-10MPG that you get from competitors.
The shorter wheelbase version looks a lot nicer and the front end with halogens look very old school in my opinion. The short wheelbase R-Line is beautiful though, especially in white. I'm much more interested to see the upcoming smaller VW SUV you mentioned at the beginning.
Alex you are right when you are saying that the look will age well. It's already looking old!
Pierre Huot 😂😂😂
Thank you for the review I’m looking to buy one myself this is just I’m looking for
As a Volkswagen fan: This is my one Alex.
This is the most comprehensive review on the 2018 Tiguan. Good job!
I love your channel! You did the research for us! I don't need to be watching other videos and making a list to compare diff models of same segment!
The emergency 3rd row makes this the best 3row bargain right now.
What kills the CRV for me is the CVT. I just dont like CVT's though you get better gas mileage, I just dont like the artificial acceleration and drone you get from them.
I love VW's and have owned jettas, passats, CC's and tiguans for the past 10 years and to me they are great vehicles.
With that said, I do fix them myself and constantly. Its something i enjoy but when ppl ask me about them i tell them to stay clear. Thay are easy to fix but not everyone is mechanically incline nor should they.
As i was watching i was like is it raining on Alex? Then the pop up came up andnsaid yes you are seeing rain. Not only can he do amazing reviews, he reads minds!
Love the reviews, But for the Graphs could you possibly Add Lengths To the scale ?
hi Alex
You my friend , are one of my favorite top 2 auto reviewers on you tube! But when you say a little bit longer or a little shorter then ,,,. Can you use fractions, like 1/2" or 2"? would especially be help full with German cars? or any auto.
I love you're REVIEWS.
I agree that VW generally has timeless designs that age well. But this one has a bit of a "Mitsubishi Outlander" look to it, which is not a good thing. The flattened wheel arch detail, downward curving hood, (overly) chromed grill and high-belt character line make it look a bit dated. It is far from offensive, but it does not look as good as, for instance, any Golf.
I disagree. Of the cars compared (Sorento, Tiguan, RAV4, Rogue, and CRV) this is by *far* the best looking of the bunch. Is it totally unique and stand out? No. But all those other cars in an effort to stand out have grown bulbous, swoopy, weird lines and bulges all over the place (CRV is the worst offender) making for a design that, although interesting, will absolutely not age well. The VW styling, while somewhat pedestrian, looks to me very timeless - just like the Golf. Perhaps the runner up is the Sorento, although the Sorento both is and looks much bigger /bulkier. The Tiguan manages to look slim and sleek for being the larger model in this segment. The VW Atlas, however, (on which this design language seems to be based) seems to intentionally want to look big and imposing and it succeeds there but to me looks like its trying too hard. But the best looking vehicle in this segment is definitely the CX5 - gorgeous, interesting, and classic design there.
I know - they look cool! However, as typical for modern Peugeots, they don't seem like they'll age very well.
allierogers I have a 2008 outlander I bought new. I thought the same thing, front half really bears a resemblance to my outie. nice looking, but a new vehicle shouldn't look like another manufacturers 9 year old design. PS my outlander has been a great car. Super reliable.
Not much to say there pal. In person, they are awful, bulky and hard plastic everywhere!!
Took a serious look at the new Tiguan when we were considering replacing our 2012 Sorento about six months ago. I'm a fan of VW's. Owned a 2013 GTI when we looked at the Tiguan and a few months later purchased a 2018 GTI. So I was primed to like the Tiguan. Positives included the digital cockpit display and the overall highly functional interior. I consider VW interiors elegant and simple, not (as some others claim) boring. The optional third row was obviously a torture chamber but very useful occasionally, especially when short trips meant the difference between taking one vehicle versus two. Likewise overall interior space was a plus compared to some other compact crossovers. Obviously, VW took a lesson from American reactions to the previous Tiguan incarnation; too small and too expensive.
However, perhaps I was just too familiar with the driving experience in my GTI. The Tiguan felt like home in some ways but the performance was disappointing. Not only did it not compare to my GTI, it felt considerably less "peppy" and engaging than the VW AllTrac. Putting the drive mode into "Sport" helped, but not that much. Overall, I found the AllTrac much more enjoyable to drive. (My wife, on the other hand, had become accustomed to the "command" driving position of the Sorento and wouldn't give it up in the Alltrac.)
One other minor but (for me) important complaint. Unlike my GTI, the center armrest doesn't ratchet or slide forward. I understand this is an omission on the US version and one that I found very annoying. On the other hand, a frequent complaint that's lodged by reviewers and others, that the Tiguan (and other VW's) include a start/stop system, is, imo, ridiculous. The The VW system doesn't intrude in most situations; it's instantaneous on when it starts, and includes modifications to the starting system to avoid undue wear, and saves a bit of fuel and pollution. It's simply a non-issue. And when it is problematic (as in extended stop and go traffic) it can be shut off with a touch of a button.
Ultimately, we opted to replace our Kia Sorento with the 2018 version. My wife loves it and not to be outdone, I replaced my 2013 GTI with the 2018 version shortly after.
WV always ages well. It looks boring now and it would still look boring 10 years from now. This time designers however outdid themselves. They created a retro look that brings back memories of how cars looked in the 80s. Congrats.
Another amazing review Alex!!!! We appreciate your business-like approach and systematic step by step method. As a new father I am in the market for a larger vehicle as my sedan doesn't haul baby stuff really well, especially when it comes to making road trips.
Mario Whyte B4 u but it. I own one, i received a recall notice on it, the ambient roof lighting module can catch fire , cause ?, they say humidity. Yep humidity. There is no known repair at this time. Dont put ur baby in it if u bought one!!! There notifying threw the mail and still selling them. !!! Havent made it public my friend !!! So wrong. Dont , if u own it, put ur family in it !!!!!!
I really like the clean timeless euro styling, but glad I picked the more well rounded and reliable CRV.
Lots of crazy vibrations and creeks
Greeen Plant this model hasn’t been out for two years. My Gti is four years old and zero issues.
Thanks for doing a review on a base model
I am in the beginning of the video now and I can definitely agree with some comments regarding the looks. It feels like we're back in 2010 or something.
Weird how you didn't put cx5 in that comparing list of dimensions
The Tiguan with the Third Row competes directly with the Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander because those vehicles offer a third row seat too, the only difference is the Outlander has the Third row seats standard but the Tiguan and the Rogue are optional.
Those two are tiny compared to the vee dub
I'd love to see a car seat test with this model!
Alex good job!
Clear , calm and comprehensive review
I have no doubt you have the 2018 GMC Terrain on the schedule. I personally can't wait for that review since i'm considering buying one.
I do like the body et al styling of the vw. Put a diesel in it and the fuel economy might become a selling point.
Nelson George Sarcasm?
Not at all. I heard the VW had flip flopped again on their plans and are going to do diesel again. Has to do with getting the 2.0 TDI to pass emissions.
Nelson George unlikely looking at the Frankfurt auto show that happened last week. Also double digit declining diesel sales in their home market isn't helping either
Very well-done, very thorough review. I definitely like the styling of the Tiggy.
Watching this in December 2020. Wondering how well this SUV has held up.
This model isn’t a replacement for the Tiguan. It’s is available in Europe along side the regular Tiguan, it’s called the Tiguan Allspace and is the same build as the Skoda Kodiaq which isn’t available in the US.
Alex, thank you for the awesome reviews. I don't like the fake exhaust outlet implemented by VW with the Tiguan and Atlas. I would keep the design look but make it an actual exhaust. It makes it look cheap. Also they should make a 2.0 liter turbo available with better performance.
Thanks Alex for the most thorough review on the new Tiguan,
Great review. My only concern is the reliability. Prior models had water pump issues at 45-55k miles.
Bob Jones Has a long warranty for peace of mind.
I'm a little surprised at the poor mileage and acceleration. I currently have a Passat which has a similar 1.8 turbo engine that delivers terrific acceleration and outstanding mileage. I realize this is a different type of vehicle but I didn't aspect such a disparity.
Prices here in los angles for the premium is almost $48k
Only thing I hate is the price difference for the options:-(
Big jump
You are right about the styling. VW is conservative and long term. The aggressive styling on many other cars I find to be ugly.
So VW made the Tiguan much bigger but will come out with a smaller suv soon????
Excellent Wolkswagen Tiguan.!!!!
It looks like an Audi all road, BMW x5, Audi q7, and vw golf all got stuck in a blender together
drives like a BMW
The RAV4 recently failed the IIHS small offset crash on the passenger side.
Please please please start to discuss rearview and side views to your reviews.
I am seeing in the Honda test drives a rather difficult sight issue and you never address.
This might be a major reason the boxier Volkswagen gets lower mpgs...it's more drivable in real world driving.
but still a very good review...and I agree with everything except I wish for more long term, day to day driving visibility.
Could I make a suggestion and BTW thanks for the great channel and great reviews. Would it be possible to have some tests of acceleration like 0 to 20 to 0-30 etc. it’s these numbers that are the most important for a lot of people - who cares about 0 to 60 or a quarter mile. Remember the old British Auto car magazine had this in and if you get in an electric car your realize why the instant troque gives it great 0 to 10 0 to 20 numbers and why it feels so nice to drive.
the fake dual exhaust is so wrong...
Like a fake air intake.
PitchTrails
that don't mean its right. they could of just made a clean design and told people the exhaust points down under the bumper. i seen old cars like that. faking things is wrong. i'm surprised they dint put big fake exhaust tips at the end, then again it was probably over their budget.
That’s all you took away from this great review?
if you want to know about tiguan , you have to get out to the dealer take a drive test you will see tiguan beat all honda, toyota, nisian,kia,, ,it's body may not look good to you , but it drive so smooth almost like a lexus,,,, i drove over the bad road , i still felt very light and comfortable ..but the body of tigual look a little old school , very plain but drive very good and pick up very fast when you hit the gas.... you would be regret , trust me... go take a drive test..
Agreed. Pretty cheesy given it's from VW.
Very good information, thanks for posting. I was hoping you could help me understand the light truck comment as the reason for the 3rd row delete from the AWD trims. Looks like with or without the 3rd row, the vehicle easily falls below the class 1 weight limit. Is there a different part of the rule that requires this? Thanks in advance.
Good vids. Can't wait for your review on the Subaru ascent
You are so professional! 👍
A V.W. Tiguan? Reminds me of the Atlas. I guess if someone likes lots of the black plastic cladding, this may appeal to them.
Good review. The jump cuts look spastic and amateurish. Use dissolves or wipes instead for a professional look.
if you want to know about tiguan , you have to get out to the dealer take a drive test you will see tiguan beat all honda, toyota, nisian,kia,, ,it's body may not look good to you , but it drive so smooth almost like a lexus,,,, i drove over the bad road , i still felt very light and comfortable ..but the body of tigual look a little old school , very plain but drive very good and pick up very fast when you hit the gas.... you would be regret , trust me... go take a drive test..
You are absolutly right..i test drove crv 2018 , hyundai santa fe 2019, rav4 2018 ,, and tiguan was the best overall for me..i bought the SE 4MOTION..(good price for the features you get , panoramic sunroof ,leatherette seat ,awd,all safety systems also apple car play and android auto...etc..)really good awd on the road. Oh the most important detail..the fuel economy is way better than the suggested numbers.using regular gas
tommy hu I love my new tiguan and I drove all the other crap
finally a review of vw tiguan
Awsome review
Can you review the 2017 dodge journey or the gorgeous 2018 chevy traverse? Love the videos thank you!!
His EPA and power might be attributed to higher elevations. Wonder where Alex is in relation to sea level
So much for safety, to be able to see better at night, you have to go to the SEL, I am prepared to pay more for LED headlight but not thousand more. Where I live, collision with large animals is often fatal.
Alex, you very seldom mention any aspects of these vehicles' 4wd systems, and I'm sure they vary in terms of wet or snow driving performance. Any comments on the new Tiguan's?
please review VW Atlas...Thanks
In real world the fuel economy is waaaay better..bettwen 25.2 to 27.3 mpg on City is what im getting
I've only owned mine for about a week and I'm getting about 23 city / 29 highway which is still above the numbers its rated at.
Alex, great review. At ~23:05, you illustrate a Rogue Sport, not a Rogue. It's a different vehicle entirely.
Rogue Sport and Rogue are technically almost identical.
Yes...
Hi,Alex. Can you do the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander review? I just saw the sales in front of Costco, 7 seats SE trim with AA and Apple Carplay for just 19K after discounts. It comes with the 10 yrs /100 K warranty as well. Do you think it is worthy to purchase? Thanks!
Agreed, I would like to see Alex review the 2017 Outlander, because the value proposition seems strong with that car. It's the same size as the Rogue, and it has a standard 3rd row.
Just a measly 184hp from a 2 liter turbo?
PitchTrails
LoL! Those cars aren't turbocharged.
GM has a 2.0T in the Equinox and it puts out like 250+ HP...I wouldn't a buy another Chevy though...spent more time at the dealer than in my garage
Built to last longer,boy racer.
Slow, but I love VW products and this one is a good. I'd go for it.
The production of the 2017 Tiguan stopped in 2016 and are no longer manufactured so they will be available until the stock runs out. They are being discounted but not by enough considering the age of the model's 10 years.
I love your reviews and have been waiting patiently for this one to come in. Thank you! Too bad you didn't get to spend more time in the SEL or SEL Premium model - much classier interiors. And also too bad that the only engine option seems a bit weak and without great fuel economy to make up for it. I know you didn't get to test it, but what's your estimate on the 0-60 for an SEL model?
Also, I think you forgot to mention that it comes with a 6 year bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Olen Ronning 6 yrs is good but service is a nightmare with vw.....
Neeraj Kumar oil changes are every 10k miles or every year which ever comes first
Still waiting for your MINI Countryman S All4 review
I don't understand why both versions need to be classified as light trucks. Why can't they offer the FWD without third seat and classify it as something else. I wish there were more mid size two row CUVs.
Hi Alex, is it possible to have a baby capsule behind the driver, a toddler seat in the middle rear seat, and then still access the third row by flipping the remaining vacant middle row seat forward? i.e. (capsule) + (child seat) + (vacant seat), then flip vacant seat forward to access third row?
What do you suggest for someone who likes everything about the Tiguan except the lack of torque?
An APR stage one tune.
Has plenty of torque I own a 2019
It's not really an American model - VW sells LWB version on many markets as Tiguan Allspace.
Great review Alex. Can you review the R-line Tiguan?
Luvlife23 it’s the same vehicle
Calling a VW boring is like advising everyone around that the sky is blue. We know. All VWs are under designed since I can remember. Even GTI owners dump another 10k in suspensions, wheels and spoilers to dress it up. There is a large customer base that don't want flash and curves on their machines.
Looks handsome. The style will age well, as VW styling generally does. Unfortunately, being a VW means it won't be too reliable and repairs will cost and arm and a leg.
Perhaps in the past but who knows if you look at the latest addition of consumer reports Audi is on the top - perHaps this is Better. The Audi Q3 has greens everywhere in the report.
palebeachbum you are thinking 1998 era vws. My 2015 Gti has been flawless. The ones from the past 8 years or so are totally reliable.
Federal laws should be implemented to prevent 3rd row seating that don't provide adequate safety for all passengers (adults in this case). If you have an adult in the 3rd row and you get in a accident how do prevent head injuries.
David G I've thought about that. I wouldn't want to be in the third row for sure.
David G all three rows have head impact protection airbags
Youre telling me, that design passed through all the departments needed to give it the thumbs up? ayyyyy lmao
You should try and do a higher end trim review, show what the car has for options. I have the 2018 SEL Premium version with the digital cockpit, 360 degree camera and safety sensor and the moon roof. I like it. I never expected myself to get a VW especially due to the most recent scandal, but it had everything I needed. Only thing I wanted is the AWD which when the later 2018 Atlas comes out with the 6 passenger version I will be trading in my other car for it. Love the review, I watch your stuff all the time.
They've had very annoying "virtual cockpit" crashing issues.
so there is no sunroof for comfortline，right？
Unfortunately, No top safety pick for the Tiguan from IIHS
third row is a joke , who need it ,, it is too small only for a 5 year old kid ok.. won't fit 125 lbs teen.. but the tiguan drive smooth than any other mini suv... i still love it...
The US Modell? They sale this one in the eu to.
When will you review 2019 VW Jetta?
please if review new traverse thanks
I see that the SEL premium has a special feature called land keeping assist. Can someone please enlighten me as to what land this assists in keeping? :P
The Outlier keeps a tiguan between the lines
What’s missing from a loaded Tiguan that an Audi Q5 has?
VW HAS a much longer warranty now than before
Yes its 6 year or 70,000 bumper to bumper
So VW made it cheaper feeling, more heavy, slower, and more numb. Great. Americans will love this. Another cheapen3d North American VW product. Between this, the Atlas, and Passat, I feel maybe a dime was spent on the interior. Definelty not German
Blake Swan Lol dude get a life
Oh predictable Blake always trolling reviews. Probably drives a Chevy cruze
,Tiguan over CX5? I'm stuck between the two. Great review again. I love your views. Deep information. Thank you. This is the one I want. But the CX5 is just so close.
Any hints either way??
E.J. Freestone I was also shopping both Mazda and VW and fell in love with & just purchased a Tiguan after 1 year of comparing & thinking. I usually trade cars every 3 years but I plan on keeping this Tiguan until the wheels fall off. Hopefully the relatability is great! My 2011 Jetta is still going strong,
Same here. I’ve heard great things about that Mazda. Not a fan of the iPad glued to the top of the dash or the bulbous light fixtures. I’m torn.
Michael Converse well the Mazda warranty is like most manufacturers, say too short, VW now has the 6yr/72k. Also, the Tiguan has a turbo at a low available price starting with the S trim, and it only takes regular fuel. The Mazda turbo is only ok top trim and you get the best performance numbers with Premium fuel. Also the Tiguan gives you an emergency 3rd row seat with cup holders for $595 on any trim. Also the Tiguan has a super intuitive and large 8” glass screen infotainment system. It’s the best out there right now. It’s a touch screen too, with Mazda you have to use the rotary dial on the console when you are moving in it. The Tiguan will age well due to conservative styling. No bulbous lights! My Tiguan feels so spacious inside and the seats are great with drivers seat power lumber available on the SE trim on up. Have to get a high end CX-5 to get that option. There is a passenger side seat height adjustment too! Also a CD player in the glovebox on SE trim & up.
Joshua Rutter appreciate the feedback! I’m leaning towards the VW. I have a Gti now and have had no issues with it in the four years I’ve owned it.
Michael Converse I’ve owned 5 Mazdas and really love the cars. I fully expected to get another Mazda, a CX-5, when I returned my leased Mazda 3 in April. And I came extremely close but after 2 weeks of driving them and a Hyundai Tucson for comparison, a friend and a parent asked why I had not mentioned looking at VW. So I made a spontaneous trip to VW in a Rav-4 I was text driving. I was really trying to eliminate all the most obvious choices with this decision. A VW salesperson greeted me and I said, “what’s this Tiguan about”? We drove it and I fell in love pretty much instantly. It was a quick drive, I love the exterior, options, colors choices, price, interior and driving feel. We both returned the Rav-4 to Toyota store, and went back to VW and I loved the numbers. I’m a happy owner! The whole scenario was smooth and I didn’t struggle with making decision once I drove it! I didn’t expect to love it! I look back at the CX-5 and think wow I guess it wasn’t meant to be. It’s nice, but to me the Tiguan is special. It has a soul that is not so strong in the Mazda product. That’s my story
I like the older Tiguan & the newer Atlas looks ok, but this looks rather boring. Also the drop of power & increase in weight is not good. The last Tiguan was actually sportier than class norm, but not it is slower than a CR-V. Also not good is the premium pricing, especially some of that European taste has been lost on this new Tiguan. The Atlas I could forgive as it is price competitive with Pilot & Explorer (and significantly cheaper than the outgoing Touareg) but not for the Tiguan.
Sheesh. After a decade of marriage, like my wife (who was petite and nimble), the Tiguan got bigger, heavier, less efficient and more expensive. As for emissions...
cad
cadsux, good one, in Germany they build the smaller Tiguan, no third row seats but for the North American market, they used the same platform and extended the wheelbase.
Trade her in for an asian model, they're cheap and efficient!
cadsux that’s harsh bro.
I like the exhaust keeps looking clean! Won’t get that black stain that takes special polish to take out! Around the chrome Due to all those fumes.
Had a 2015 MBZ that the exhausted almost looked the same as the VW design but was actually functional, started to turn black before the car itself actually got
dirty:(
Interior looks cheaper
Compare CX-5 /CRV / RAV4 / rouge
True junk, Volkswagen doesn't stand behind their products. Many problems after problems...it's very expensive to fix, problems starts in 2years, carbon build up...poor brakes and makes a foul smell...
Any one else think that looks like a really old X5?
Matthew Roberts no
When I saw it, from the front quarter panel back it looks like an X1 or x3