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2.63 out of 5 stars

I would not recommend this SUV

Noir Authentique, 11/26/2008
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Coming from a 2002 Toyota RAV4 which was 100% reliable, I can say this so far has not been the SUV I imagined. The test drive went well at Potamkin VW. I like the interior and exterior design- typical clean design. The interior has a few cheap pieces but you get used to it. On par with the Toyota. The inside is quite roomy but the seats are not so comfortable. Cargo area is useless. With 4k miles- the power around town is peppy but it lacks power on the highway. I also notice the gas goes quicker than expected. It should average 21 MPG and I barely see 15MPG average. On the highway I have seen 23 with the cruise set at 60MPH. Around town it dips to 12-13MPG. Overall, not the best small SUV.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1500 miles so far-very fun, look'n good

Susansocal, 10/01/2009
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I have had my new White SE Tiguan for 1 month and I am really enjoying driving again. I sold my 9 year old Camry and do not miss it one bit (it was very reliable but BORING, yet the gas mileage was great). I can't rate the reliability yet, but so far I am very pleased, and no real quality issues to address, but I do agree that the Turbo is rather jerky at times and leaving from a stop light turning right it is jerky accelerating to get going, almost like I am driving a stick in a low gear (which I do not have the manual, and I have no need or desire to use the shifting option). The dealer really came down on the sticker price - I got the pricing below a comparable Honda CRV/or RAV4.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!!

dianix, 06/15/2008
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I wanted to buy an suv for the longest time, but with current gas prices... not too much of a chance UNTIL the TIGUAN... great on gas, super comfortable. Pretty quick, lots and lots of space... I couldn't be any happier with my purchase, worth the wait! =)

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5 out of 5 stars

VW Junkie

GatorgirlVW, 09/01/2008
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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This is the first vehicle that i have owned where i feel people are looking at me as i am driving down the road. It's 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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5 out of 5 stars

Great choice for a small SUV

RhodyVWOwner, 12/09/2008
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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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 can't 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 30's, the Tiguan's 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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