Overview & Reviews
The 2009 Tiguan is Volkswagen's first entry in the compact crossover SUV segment. It's based on VW's small-car platform and boasts a turbocharged engine and European-flavored driving dynamics.
- Peppy turbo engine, composed handling, comfortable ride, upscale cabin ambiance, solid build quality.
- Shy on cargo space, pricey compared to the competition.
User Reviews:
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Cruisin in my Tiguan - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By LianaB - March 13 - 12:10 amI traded my 07 Altima SL in for this car and so far so good. I wish it had a few more bells and whistles for the price tag but other than that its great. Its a little bit tight on interior space but for right now its a good fit for my family of 4. Seating is comfy, has a descent stock stereo system with an ipod adapter. I got mine with the 3 years of free maintenance which will save me a few hundred. Overall Im happy with this car.
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Great little car! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Jeff - March 5 - 5:40 pmTraded down from a full size SUV to the Tiguan one month ago and absolutely love it. Getting about 20 - 22 mpg in mostly city driving, so a really nice improvement from 13-14 previously. Car drives very sporty, plenty of room inside for a 6 4 driver with kids in the back seat. Styling and design are good. My kids like riding in this car better than the BMW 5 series.
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500 mile review - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By rob1261 - March 1 - 8:33 pmI purchased the S auto with 17" wheels about 2 weeks ago. Love the car. It is the only SUV I know of that has good visibility all around. I traded a Nissan Rogue because of its poor visibility. It is fast, comfortable, quiet, handles well, has nice standard features for the entry level model. And I think it is one of the sharpest looking SUVs on the road. Too soon to judge gas mileage. Will report on with next report. I have the Alpine Gray Metallic, very nice color. If you are looking at small SUVs you must put this on your list. Was able to purchase under invoice.
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Fast and Great Fuel Economy - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Dash9 - June 25 - 8:53 pmFast and Fun to drive. Tiguan handles like a sports car. Turbo charged acceleration is great.Tiptronic transmission is fun to play with. Fuel economy on the first tank for city driving was 23mpg,looking forward to a road trip soon. Lots of cargo room with rear seats folded down. Ride is very comfortable and quiet.visibility is excellent, much better than anything I have test driven. Easily fits in my garage and tight parking spaces. Performance, Styling, features and fuel economy are what won me over.
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Drives like a sports sedan, not an SUV! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By vdub4life - June 6 - 9:00 pmMy wife was in the market for an SUV, but still wanted good gas mileage along with the utility. We shopped around a bit, drove Honda, Toyota, Acura, GM, etc. Although pricing was a little better in some other brands, the quality and fun factor did not even compare to the Tiguan. My wife went from a Camry to this and did not even look back! Great SUV, good price range for options, safe and a very peppy engine for a 4 banger! Outdoes many other brands V6 crossover SUVs.
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Great Ride - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Duanne - June 2 - 3:00 pmPurchased the Tiguan in Aug, 2008 and now have 5000 miles. Two round trips to north of Atlanta, and no problems. No problem passing a vehicle or entering the Interstate, just put the pedal to the medal and this baby scoots. Many great compliments about its sporty good looks. Just fun to drive. My wife has no problem getting me to run errands!!! My heavy foot may be the cause of the not so great gas mileage Ive heard other reviewers reporting. Only about 25mpg average
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LOOK GOOD - drives great! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By barry3k - May 8 - 11:53 pmI researched a number of crossovers. Ford Edge, Mazda cx-7, audi q5, nissan rouge, toyota venza, ford escape, saturn vue, honda crv. The Tiguan was the one that gave me the best value, the best handling, free scheduled maintenance, and VW reputation. The back seat is comfortable for adults to ride. The cargo space is awesome.
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Lovin my Tigger - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By docnugget - April 27 - 7:00 pmThis vehicle is awesome. The drive is very tight for its class and the appointments are similar to my Passat 4-motion wagon. The 4-motion is a definite plus and the ride is superb. It is definitely not a car for the everyday Joe or Jane and thats the way my wife and I like it. I cant imagine a 200 HP Rogue, Rav4, or CRV. I feel this vehicle sits similarly to a land rover but with a lower, more stable center of gravity. There are no unnecessary and gaudy amenities which would push up the price for many other makes. Plus, its a VW and you cant touch that. I do wish that a diesel version was available but Ill just have to wait, hope, and wish for the 2011 model to be a TDI.
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Fun, Fast, and Fitting. - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Jboogaloo - March 11 - 4:36 amAfter having it for five days and putting over 560miles on it, I can say that this automobile is fantastic. I took it home Thursday of last week (6/19/2008) and took it to Va Beach Saturday morning. Being that it is the first 500 miles, I didnt go over 65, and I was getting between 31.5 and 33 mpg!! That is amazing. There is the "recommended" premium octane fuel, but you can put regular. I will tell you that paying the extra 4-5 bucks (at the most) for prem per tank is well worth it. The drive is comfortable, even with four adults. The cabin is very quiet and the seat comfort is just fantastic. Plenty of room for both driver & passenger along with back passengers.
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6 Weeks and Very Happy - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Rob 110 - March 8 - 3:40 pmI bought my Tiguan after several months of looking at small SUVs. Each time I kept coming back to the Tiguan. I thought I would get a CRV, but the power isnt there and there are far too many on the road. I wanted to like the Acura RDX as an Acura TL owner. While I liked it, the gas mileage (poor) and cost (high) prevented the deal. The Ford Escape Hybrid just didnt have the fit and finish. The Tiguan was the best bet for me: good value, my bike fit inside, still somewhat uncommon on the road, nice looking, and just a great all around package. Six weeks into it and I still love it as much as the day I bought it.
