Used 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion SUV.
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Love it
stavrosk, Baltimore, MD, 04/28/2011
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD w/Prem Nav, Dynaudio (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I have my white SEL now for 4 months with 4000miles. It is really excellent from every aspect. Friends and colleagues that have riden with me were amazed about the sunroof and the quality of the interior. It is really a high end SUV.
Driving and handling is also amazing. Maybe a little bit delayed response on the gas until the turbo kicks in, but on the other hand I have not really … tried to drive it with the stick on the S position.
The only complain really is that I do not get anywhere near the promised consumption, usually average about 3mpg less than what is advertised for city and highway. Just wish VW would bring the turbo diesel in the US.
Great SUV
joefrank64k, 11/18/2010
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD w/Prem Nav, Dynaudio (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I was looking to downsize from my Audi Q7, but I really grew to dislike the MMI interface for the radio/nav, so that ruled out the Q5 as well as the BMW X3, with it's similar iDrive interface. I saw the Tiguan at the LA Auto Show last year and really liked the interior, both the layout and touchscreen nav. I had heard that the 2011 was going to have some updated features so I waited, … and I am so glad that I did! I love this SUV...roomy, quiet, great tech that's so much easier to use than the Q7, the interior build quality is easily on-par with Audi.
Six letters....DSG & TDI
Rickallen, 09/12/2010
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD w/Prem Nav, Dynaudio (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I was initially impressed with the amount of room in this car. I'm 6'4" and to have the driver's 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 it's not available. With DSG and TDI combined this would be an amazing vehicle, yet VW won't sell it here. A real shame because without those the car is mediocre. I'll gladly pay the cost diff to have them. Listening, VW?
Losing the love
ray85158, Sedro Woolley, WA, 02/23/2012
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD w/Prem Nav, Dynaudio (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
When I first got my Tiguan, I really loved it.
However, that is beginning to wear off.
My biggest concern on buying a VW is slowly coming true.
Electrical gremlins.
All of these are intermittent issues so this is going to be fun with the dealer.
The back lighting on the right side of the gauge cluster is out sometimes.
The radio/nav has now frozen up about 10 different times.
The … keyless system is flaky.
About one out of 10 start ups it says the key is out of range. About 50% of the time I cannot open the rear hatch with the key in my pocket.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Lively turbocharged engine
- Pro:composed ride and handling
- Pro:premium cabin appointments
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:solid build quality.
- Con:Shy on cargo space
- Con:pricey compared to the competition.
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