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Great little SUV for the money.
SnydersSoapbox, 06/05/2019
updated 06/08/2020
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had mine for about a year/8000k. Nothing bad has happened yet. This SUV has a 6 year warranty, so I'm not too worried about VW's spotty reliability record. Also a comfort is the tried and proven 2.0L turbo charged motor. VW has been using some iteration of this motor for a long time. The 6 spd. automatic transmission is Hungarian built with the rest of the SUV being made in Germany according to the sticker. The motor is strong, and the Tiguan limited 4motion seems much quicker and stable than many competitors. Getting to freeway speeds and slowing back down again is enjoyable and easy. At freeway speeds lane changes are nimble for an SUV. Since this is an AWD the mileage is not as good on some front wheel drive SUV's. VW estimates it at about 21 mpg. I see about 20, but I do drive a bit more aggressively. The body panels are a bit thin, but that is also common among modern cars. The AC doesn't get cold enough for my wife, but I think it is fine. Visibility is fair. The transmission in regular drive mode seems to shift too much for my liking, especially in traffic. ***18,000 mile update*** I've had this for a while longer so I thought I would update my review. Braking for an emergency stop takes too long, and the abs kicks in pretty quick. The Tiguan could benefit from wider tires, and bigger calipers, and rotors. The automatic transmission in regular driving mode makes me crazy so I almost always drive in sport mode. Absolutely never used less than premium fuel, and change your oil between 5000 miles, and 7500 miles, not 10,000 like the manual says, unless you want carbon fouling on the intake valves. I didn't realize that direct injection engines had such a problem with carbon build up. To combat this, I put Seafoam in the crank case about 100 miles before I plan on an oil change, and I run it through the fuel system. We'll see if that helps. I also only use premium fuel. The Tiguan is still very comfortable for my 5'11 315 pound wide body. I have a 54" waist, and 54" chest. My hips and shoulders still have plenty of room, and the seats don't hurt my back. I have 3 herniated discs, and 2 vertebrae that were fractured. They all give me trouble. Some have noted that there isn't much cargo space compared to other SUV's. That is true, but it isn't why I bought the Tiguan Limited. I bought it because I fit in it, and it was fun to drive, and it was comfortable. That is also why I didn't care about the comparably poor fuel mileage, which has stayed the same. I get about 21 mpg. At 18,000 miles everything still works and looks like new. The stereo speakers are broken in now, and sound tons better. They were a bit sharp before, but now have loosened up. The odd smell it had when it was new is also gone. I did have the cabin filter changed. I think that cleared it up. It would have 5 stars if it got better mileage, had a less shifty transmission, and stopped better under stress. I like the looks of the Tiguan Limited over the looks of the new Tiguan. I wish VW would not charge to fix the carbon build up problem since it is their engineering that causes it. From what I understand at around 60,000 miles if you have the carbon build up problem, it costs around $800 to have them fix it. Hopefully with my maintenance, premium fuel usage, and Italian tune ups, I won't have the problem. I might even trade it off for a Toyota Camry before the 60,000 mile mark. That is when the warranty runs out. Come on VW, I want to love the cars you make, but the reliability needs to be there.
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What Happened To The VW Car-Net Option?
Jon K, 08/01/2018
updated 08/13/2024
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited S 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
When I purchased the 2017 VW Tiguan Limited 2.0T with 4 Motion the "sticker" on the car said it comes with the "VW Car-Net" option. After I got the car home I found out the option IS NOT included. I called the dealership who said Volkswagen of America made an error on all the "stickers" for this model and since the option is factory installed noting can be done about it. I contacted Volkswagen of America who said "in this case it is misleading" and said nothing can be done about it. I looked at the "sticker" on another VW car that actually has the option installed and the only difference is on the car "sticker" with the installed option it says "VW Car-Net (equiped)". In addition, the gas millage is very low and the car only can use Premium Fuel! Be very cautious when purchasing this car and ask questions! Update 2/3/2020: VW of America" is still misleading customers buy stating on the car sticker that the "VW Car- Net" option is included when it is NOT INCLUDED! Read and ask questions if you are buying a VW and the car sticker says this option is included - IT IS NOT INCLUDED! *****8/7/2021 UPDATE - The car now has 61,000 mile on the odometer. The engine now sounds like a lawn mower. VW cars used to be good for at least 100,000 miles before any real problems. Very disappointed. This is the 4th VW I have owned and will be the last. The myth of VW quality is long long gone! ******* 2/9/2023 Update - The stickers on VW cars are still misleading when it lists Car Net. Volkswagen of America simply doesn't care what they tell the customer. The car has 84,000 miles and the loan is paid off. When the car finally gives out my 20 plus years relationship with VW will be thankfully be finished. ******2/9/2024 Update - The car has 99,400 miles. The engine now sounds like a "sewing machine". The oil usage is 1 quart every 1000 miles. ******8/12/2024 Update - The car now has 107,292 miles. About a month ago the radio started to "lock up" where as you couldn't change any radio stations by using the preset buttons or manual tuning. Also none of the "option" buttons around the radio stopped working. The problem is intermittent and sometimes the radio works OK and sometimes it is stuck on the last station you were listening to. This problem occurs with AM, FM, and Sirius. On another subject, the car is only supposed to be filled with Premium Gas (93). So it is more expensive to operate. I noticed that the later Tiguan models can use regular gas. The car usually gets 23 miles per gallon for local or HIGHWAY travel. On the highway if you drive over 60 MPH you will only get 23 MPH. If you stay under 60MPH you can get up to 30 miles per gallon on very long highway drives. Always very poor milage on city driving.
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Great Little Buggy
John, 01/13/2019
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited S 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Tiguan in February 2017. Its price had been reduced to $21,500 from $26,800. Its fast and has very agile handling. Its tall and visability is great, fuel economy is so so. For its size the cargo space is sufficient, and its easy to park and manuver in town. The interior (black and tan). For the money, hard to beat.
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Classy, comfy, and smooth and easy to drive
Strickland family , 09/12/2019
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited S 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car handles better than my former MDX. It gets about 20 miles to the gallon on gas. Cargo space is a little tight, but passenger roominess front and back is plentiful.
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worse car ever
Disappointed Me, 07/28/2022
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2017 VW Tiquan two years ago with 27000 miles. Prior to purchasing the vehicle, the instrument cluster had been replaced, the intake manifold gasket had been replaced and the ac compressor had been replaced, all before 27000 miles. Within 2 years of owning the VW Tiquan, all wheel sensors had to be replaced, the start/stop button was replaced, the radio entertainment complete system was replaced, a new battery, and the AC compressor broke again. This would be the third AC system placed in vehicle. The dealer didnt give a crap and I called VW corporate and they didnt give a crap. I will never buy another vw. Prior to Tiquan, I had a Toureg which was just as bad.