Overview & Reviews
Besides a minor face-lift, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan sees few changes, which include a few feature shuffles among models along with the discontinuation of the Wolfsburg Edition trim.
- Composed ride and handling
- Solid build quality.
- Premium cabin appointments
- Top safety scores
- Lively turbocharged engine
- Shy on cargo space
- Pricey compared to the competition.
User Reviews:
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fun to drive but will cost you! - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
By nymom2 - November 16 - 3:01 amWe have leased our Tiguan for almost a year and it is a very fun car to drive - zippy, responsive, excellent in the snow. Our biggest complaint is the gas millage. Our 2003 Honda Pilot needs less refueling. Also, the cloth interior get messy very easily. It sounds like a petty complaint but the car always needs vacuuming. After four months we had an electrical issue that was covered under the warranty. It made me glad we leased, not purchased the car. The trunk is not big enough to hold a set of golf clubs. My husband finds the drivers seat uncomfortable. As far a styling goes, this is not a poor mans Audi A5 but a souped- up VW Golf.
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Six letters....DSG & TDI - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Rickallen - January 18 - 10:00 amI was initially impressed with the amount of room in this car. Im 64" and to have the drivers seat comfortable and be able to tolerate sitting behind myself is rare. Drawbacks: One, this car needs a DSG transmission. The 6-speed auto feels elastic and "gummy". Getting back in my Jetta TDI with DSG felt like night and day. Two, the TDI engine would be the perfect combination of torque and efficiency for this size, yet its not available. With DSG and TDI combined this would be an amazing vehicle, yet VW wont sell it here. A real shame because without those the car is mediocre. Ill gladly pay the cost diff to have them. Listening, VW?
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Tiguan Rocks- No Buyers Remorse Here! - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
By stevef20 - June 2 - 8:13 amBought my Tiguan in Nov, 2010. Driven 15K miles to this point. Wanted an SUV for the AWD, but didnt want a tank. 4Motion handles outstanding in snow, sleet, and rain. Panoramic sunroof is awesome. Engine accelerates smoothly. I havent experienced significant delay as others have mentioned. Strong engine with sufficient torque at low RPMs. To summarize: Excellent SUV! Somewhat pricey ($31,630 + tax), but Ive experienced zero issues with vehicle since purchase. German design and build provides value not found in domestic vehicles at this point, IMO.
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Nice Machine - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
By T.D. - December 13 - 3:40 amJust bought the SEL. Surprisingly nice crossover. Has all the features, plus some I cant figure out how to use. Very peppy, and handles well. The turbo is good on gas, but not real smooth. Overall a very nice driving machine.
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First VW and my last VW - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
By hanoverpark - December 31 - 10:29 pmI bought it new and liked it but it has been in for repairs 3 times in the 2 years I have had it. The first 2 times were under warranty, now I have to pay for this one ($741). When you buy a new car you just dont expect repair bills this early. I was very optimistic with my first VW, sadly I think they are junk as many people advised me.
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Safest car you can buy - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
By Paul - June 16 - 2:00 amThis is actually the second Tiguan weve bought in 4 months. The first was totaled with a head on 45 mph crash with a vehicle twice its size. We survived because the crash cage is 3.9 times that of the federal safety standards according to the police officer. Hence when it came to a replacement, it was this, the Volvo XC60 (or if we could wait for it Saab 94X). We chose the Tiguan as its more fun to drive than the XC60, has a nice interior, and although the ride can be firm (along with the seats). It eats through the miles quickly. The interior is slightly different to the 2010 model. I prefer the old steering wheel controls and stick shift, but ipod/phone integration is a lot better.
