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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  THE BEST VALUE IS SMALL SUV - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By VEGAS TIGUAN - December 23 - 2:40 pm

  I have driven 30,000 miles in the deserts of Las Vegas and get 22 -23 MPG aroung town and 26 - 28 on the highway. I have had the services done and am sitting at the dealer having the 30 mile service performed as I write this. Th rear brakes need to be changed at $270 and the front are still 80%. All the tires are still good. 30,000 miles and the front brakes are at 80%, this is awesome. Look up brakes on the Toureg and you will see every 15k to 20k miles at 4 times the cost of the Tiguan. This SUV has been flawless, you cannot go wrong. I test drove the CRV and love the looks, however, the interior seemed cheap and the ride was not as quite. I cannot praise the vehicle enough.

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  Sweet Ride, Sweeter Deal - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By TheDream14 - December 23 - 4:40 am

  I think the positives of this vehicle have been covered pretty thoroughly to this point. For me, it was this or a CRV, and the deal I received from VW just crushed what Honda was willing to do. Sticker on my SE was 29,115. Final purchase price was 25,604. Both of the preceding figures are pretax. I put $2000 down and financed the remainder @ 0% for 60 months. Honda thought I was making stuff up, $3600 off MSRP plus 0% for 5 years. VW is definitely trying to move inventory, I guess Honda isnt desperate enough yet. I absolutely love the vehicle though, but Ive only had it for a week so reliability is tough to judge at this point. Absolutely zero buyers remorse to this point.

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  Great choice for a small SUV - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By RhodyVWOwner - November 13 - 11:20 am

  I just picked up my new 2009 VW Tiguan SE 4Motion! What a great little CUV. Yes, I compared it with all the other little utes. Really it came down to this or the Mitsu Outlander for me in terms of features for the money. That was a great car also, but just cant compare to the build quality or upscale feel of the Tiguan. If I was 20 again, I would go with the Outlander. Now in my 30s, the Tiguans the ride for me. It was hard to find one with the new Nav system (which is super cool) and the giant sunroof (also super cool), but I am glad I did. Has just the right balance of power and fuel economy, but it is a blast to drive. Drives a lot more like a car than a RAV4. Test drive one!

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  Stay far away - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By georgeste - October 10 - 9:42 pm

  Love driving this car but... Im the second owner since 63000km 16 fuel injectors and 3 bad throttle bodies later I have decided that Im done with constant breakdowns. For sale 1 tiguan 123000km

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  A new kive - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Lou - October 3 - 8:50 am

  Great car with many usable features. Drives great and has plenty of pick up to merge onto highway. The build quality is excellent. Owned an Audi A- 4 cabriolet before and the panoramic sunroof is excellent. The SEL package has all the need to have comfort features. It is a head turner all the time. The cargo room is plenty for almost all your shopping needs. The Sirius radio is a pleasant surprise as we havent played any CDs yet. The Wild Cherry color and 18" wheels make for a good looking car. Spend many hours researching the cars in this class and the Tiguan won even though it is more expensive. The gas mileage has been a little low however the foot in the turbo may the cause.

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  Best Bargain In The SUV Market ! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Frank Mott - September 2 - 9:30 am

  This is the most amazing value in the small SUV marketplace. The car is almost as fun to drive as our Mini ! The car sounds sporty, and looks like it racing along even parked at the curb. Drives like sporty car not an SUV. Gas mileage around town is 26 mpg and with gas price sky high we are very happy ! The quality and engineering are excellent as is to be expected from V.W. Lots of thoughtful features. But, driving is whats it all about, and the Tiguan is sure to put a smile on your face !

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  DO NOT BUY - LEMON - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By dontbuytiguan - August 17 - 3:03 pm

  This car is the biggest lemon i have ever purchased at 44000 miles i have had to spend over 2000 dollars in non warranty computer repairs on the car is still not fixed correctly. I am giving the car back early cause i am afraid of how much more this car will cost me if i keep it the last 8 months of my lease. I would rather give the car back and pay off the eat the rest of the lease. Do not buy

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  VW Junkie - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By GatorgirlVW - July 5 - 9:20 am

  This is the first vehicle that i have owned where i feel people are looking at me as i am driving down the road. Its an unexplainable experience. I have plenty of room for everything i need and i feel safe and secure for me and my family when we are out on the road.

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  Class winner HANDS DOWN (are you tall?) - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Diggity - May 20 - 3:40 am

  IMO the tiguan wins Best in Class. It is the ONLY vehicle in comparison that Ive found comfortable, font and back for tall people. Im 64 and the Tig is the sweetest ride Ive tested outside of the full sized SUVs. Editors seem to only have two complaints - the price tag is higher and it has marginally less cargo space. I cant argue the sticker - but lets be honest. Yes, that will sacrifice 2MPG, but the solid acceleration and grip on the road is the benefit. Cargo space? If the difference is that important you should probably be looking at the full sized. Great VW !

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  Great value, Fun to drive CUV - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By MAD63 - April 22 - 9:40 pm

  Build quality and performance are on the top of my list. Reliablity, well see as time goes on but at this point everything is spot on with the Tiguan. Surprisingly nimble, although the Michilein tires on the S model are not up to the handling capabilities of the chassis. At 64" comfort is not a problem in this CUV, good leg and head room, cargo capacity is as expected but much more than my sports sedan I traded in. Interior materials, seats dash and carpets are very good quality as are fit and finish of the exterior. Color match on the rear fascia is slightly off color for the White Gold but not enough to complain over.