Used 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE SUV Review
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2012 Tiguan - Early Signs All Very Positive
gobuffs2, Elkhorn, NE, 09/15/2011
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Purchased this SE model with FWD after about 5 months on the car hunt. AWD not necessary IMO & saved $2K.
Looked at Hyundai, Nissan, Ford, Toyota even Audi &
Merc. Benz.
The car has good zip, the turbo kicks in when asked, and it rides smooth - suspension can feel a bit stiff though, so you feel some road bumps.
Fit and finish are outstanding as are the ergonomics.
It is very fun to … drive, the navigation and audio package is very nice - IMO, no need to bump up to the next level of audio or trim.
The leather-ette interior is very nice; most people think it to be real leather and I like the idea that it will clean up easier since I haul kids.
Overall, very very pleased so far.
2012 Tiguan exceeds my expectations
bill95gl, 02/15/2013
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I've owned VWs for over forty years and never really liked the Tiguan.
I saw it as a too-small overweight, overpriced, gas-wasting SUV. However, my wife has always wanted a Tiguan and when a used 2012 white Tiguan SE with nav, pano roof and 6K miles showed up at a nearby Mazda Hyundai dealer, we traded her 2007 Passat 2.0T in on it.
I'll have to admit that I'm really impressed with the … Tiguan. It's much quieter and has a much smoother ride than the Passat. It handles well, has plenty of power and is a pleasure to drive. The automatic transmission has no problems...however, I think the transmission programming was fixed before we bought the Tiguan.
awesome 2012 tiguan
happytig1, Little Rock, AR, 03/29/2012
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
the 2012 tiguan (mine an se with sunroof and nav) puts a smile on my face each time i drive it. with over 1,000 miles put on, it has already achieved the 27 mpg rating on the sticker. yes, it is recommended to use 91 premium unleaded. between wanting an audi A3 and the european passat wagon, somehow, the tiguan offered me a blend of the best of both worlds. refinement and creature … comforts of both, newly freshened look which is quite handsome, and 3 yr/36K miles carefree maintenance. for some reason, my tiguan does not shake, rattle, or lug. the adaptive transmission quickly learns how to drive the way you want to drive. definitely quieter than the 2012 and 2011 honda crv. love this car.
Great, except for the transmission
jxenon, Oxford, NC, 02/21/2012
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
This is a great car, however, the programming of the automatic transmission is horrible! To achieve high MPG, the transmission shifts to 6th gear around 35 or 40 mph! The result is very low RPM and engine noise. This happens in D mode. Going to S mode is not a solution since then, the shifting point is around 3000 RPM which is then too high. So hopefully VW of North America addresses … this and does a reprogramming of the transmission.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Composed ride and handling
- Pro:premium cabin appointments
- Pro:lively turbocharged engine
- Pro:solid build quality.
- Con:Shy on cargo space
- Con:pricey compared to the competition.
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