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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Fuel injector issues/money pit - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By brokenvw - July 22 - 8:20 am16 fuel injectors..3 throttle bodies... Nonstop breakdowns. Google Tiguan fuel injectors and you will not buy. Dangerous erratic acceleration out pf the blue when it breaks.
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I love my new car! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Lindsay - June 28 - 9:23 pmI was in the market to buy a new car. Im only 21 but I do my research & I wasnt about to blow my money and money that my grandma had given me for a car. It came down to a Vue 08 or a Tiguan the Vue was roughly $4000 cheaper but after long nights of thinking about the reviews on this website on the vue and the tiguan I decided to get the tiguan & bought one on 9/12/08. Im so glad I made the right choice it is so much fun to drive and so far I have only had one problem which is the sat. radio & it has nothing to do with vw it is some technical issue with Sirius that is supposed to be fixed in a week..I really have nothing but good things to say. Great SUV! I will write an updated review later
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Market leader in this class - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By gpwykham - June 22 - 7:06 pmAfter much research on moving up from a zippy and efficient Mazda 3, and having test drove several competitors, the new Tiguan, stood out from the crowd. Am impressive array of features on the SE 4MOTION, sports-type handling, great vroom on the pedal, comfortable surrounds AND VW of Americas 0% financing make this perhaps the best deal in America.
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Zippy little ride - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By maverick1112 - April 12 - 1:30 pmAll in all very happy with this new purchase, coming from a BMW I have high expectations but I was surprised with how much I liked this CUV. Has enough pep on the highway with the added turbo that I dont realize its only a 4 cyl. Interior is very classy and comfortable, definitely has a luxury feel!
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New love - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Low Lou - April 2 - 1:30 pmPurchased two weeks ago and have been very happy with the quality and features of the SEL package. It stands out from the competitors with its exterior and interior design. Get many comments about it whenever we are out in it. Drives and rides very good plus the 2.0 gives good acceleration when merging on the highway. The roof was not on the wish list but is a nice feature. Spent hours researching all the other competitors models and felt this Tiguan stood out. So far only one gas fill up and was mainly city driving, gas mileage to be determined. The build quality seems to be very tight, the heated seats are very comfortable, it drives great and has excellent power. So far a great buy.
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Past, Present but NOT future owner - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Peter - March 19 - 4:26 pmShame on us for not taking a closer look at the car during delivery, after we arrived home we noticed holes in the front bumper. Apparently the car was transferred from a dealer in a state that required front licence plates, in Michigan they are not required. First call was to the dealer - "sorry nothing we can do, but good news we do have a new bumper in stock if you would like to buy a replacement". Well, OK, then. So step two: call VW customer support. They happily assigned a "customer advocate" who called the following day. To quote: "sorry but this is an issue between you and the dealer, there is nothing we will do!" - WOW - what a great case study poor for customer support.
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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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I so wanted to love it... - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
By ekdot9@gmail.com - March 1 - 8:57 pmThis car drives like a dream. It is the peppiest little car in its class; however, at 88,000 miles it is a money pit. I am so sad to get rid of this car. It is stylish and performs, but I have poured more than $4k into in in 3 years and I am now facing needing to replace the engine because there is no compression. There were no warnings- just kabam. I will NEVER buy another VW.
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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.
