Model: Tiguan
Year: 2012
Mileage: 16'000
Engine size: 2.0 170ps TDi
Colour: Titanium Beige
Specification: SE
Having had a minor facelift, of which the lights and front bumper changed, it is still the same car underneath with the same original engines as released in 2008. As with all current and previous VW's, build quality and interior materials are of a very high standard and really set it apart from rivals such as the Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai. Of late, the standard specification on Volkswagen's have been improving and this SE spec. comes with the new Park Assist System, auto-hold with the electric handbrake and 2-zone Climate Control. Despite much criticism over the electric handbrakes on cars nowadays, I actually like them in every day use and really help with the dreaded hill-start! I went for the 170ps 2.0 Turbo-Diesel as it offers a bit more torque, 258lbft, over the standard 140ps, 236lbft. This really comes in handy when overtaking and powering up steep inclines. Having said that, even the more powerful feels sluggish at times and could do with just that little extra. Then again, the Tiguan isn't meant to be a sports car! Being 6ft 5", I find there is loads of room in every seat, and it is a proper 5 seater as there are 3 three-point seatbelts in the rear. The dash-board is well laid out and the on-board computer, as seen on nearly all higher 'speced.' VW's now, is clear and has all the information you need. As for fuel economy, Volkswagen say that this engine should achieve close to 50mpg on a combined drive, but the reality is generally 38-40.
The Tiguan is aimed at families craving the new SUV experience and it delivers in every aspect. There is enough space to fit 3 children happily in the back, heaps of room to get all the essentials for holiday's and trips to the beach in the boot and wipe-down plastics after those nasty spills of drinks and food! However, one could say that the boot lip is quite high making it difficult to get heavier items or pets in and out of the boot.
All in all, the Volkswagen Tiguan is the pick of the SUV's of the moment and is very affordable on VW's contract hire schemes. Despite the negatives of the boot and the occasional lack of power, every person wanting this type of car should seriously consider the Tiguan and test drive it too. A Volkswagen will never let you down!
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