Used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Quality Over Quantity
Jason, Dallas, TX, 01/05/2016
Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Smaller dimensions and my driving experience put the Tiguan in a class of its own. I enjoyed test driving the CX-5 and CR-V and while the Tiguan was not necessarily more athletic, the driving experience and interior felt a class above. This generation of the Tiguan is Volkswagen before the cost-cutting - not a volume seller, but it fills a niche for those wanting a premium feel without the Audi markup, much like the Jetta used to be stepping stone to the A4 or 3-series. Cargo space is comparable to a hatch, smaller than other compact CUV's, but just as versatile as both. As a side-note, I would pick the Jetta over both if VW would just improve the interior quality. The Golf is a great car and is the smart choice for fuel efficiency, but the looks never grew on me so the Tiguan was a good alternative. Contrary to most reviews, the interior was actually larger and more airy than I expected. With both the front and back seats adjusted all the way back, there was plenty of legroom but it comes at the expense of less cargo space in the rear. Fuel economy is not a strong point, especially since I do mostly city driving, but the performance in my eyes is worth the trade off. Once the turbo kicks in it's hard not to smile and it feels very stable at high speeds or during bad weather. The steering is a little light at lower speeds but has great feel at higher speeds. The stereo on the SE (something often overlooked in reviews but important to me) is as good, or better, than top of the line systems in other brands. In my opinion, the upgraded Fender system is unnecessary. The good aside, I have to agree the driving position takes getting used to. The view is commanding, but the steering wheel and dash feel too high, and the armrests too low (I am 6'0). I personally like the firm seats. I would not, and did not pay MSRP for the Tiguan SE, especially since an all-new version will be available later this year. Reliability is unknown for me at this point, but in over 100k miles with my last Jetta 2.5 I had to do nothing but replace a battery. Hoping for the same experience here.
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Love bug!
Ruth Ann, Sonora, CA, 08/08/2018
Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have loved this car!! Electronics are intuitive, great on mountain roads( I live in the Sierra mtns) very comfortable, good visibility over all really fun car to drive. My only complaint is lousy gas mileage.
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Best car ever
Susan Dillon, Torrington, CT, 01/09/2018
Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great car, this car does require premium gas and is slightly more in repairs but well worth the money.
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Agree with Reviewer Jason: Tiguan is Tops (for Me)
troy, New York, NY, 10/25/2018
Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a sweet car. It is so stable on the road and, did I mention the acceleration. Man, you definitely feel that 200 HP. You will not have any problems merging or passing. GTI on stilts is an apt. description. The interior quality is great. The materials, the layout, the luxurious feel for a vehicle that costs under $18k lightly used. VW's have the best exterior quality of any vehicle in any class IMHO, and that is true for the Tiguan as well. Love the knarly tires (17 inch). They probably have something to do with the low fuel economy. For me, though, the tradeoff is worth it. The driving experience--VWs for are people who LIKE to drive--is tops. Someone mentioned vehicle roll and there is some vehicle roll on turns. It's to be expected with any high-riding vehicle. Braking too is smooth like butter. They kick in at just the right rate. As another mentioned, the audio quality is superb with the standard equipment. The drawbacks have already been mentioned, fuel economy, limited cargo space. I don't have kids and am willing to invest a little more in fuel to enjoy the driving experience. So in my book, they are acceptable trade offs. Also, I would say that the steering, while precise and comfortable, does not quite give one much road feel. That is due to the "fly by wire" system. On maintenance and repair frequency and costs I cannot comment bc I have driven the vehicle less than 2,000 miles. There are some horror stories on here but I am hoping those are the small minority.
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Darin, Moorpark, CA, 02/23/2016
Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
As much space, comfort, and technology as the BMW, Audi, and Mercedes in its class, but with a significantly reduced price. We prefer German engineering, but it doesn't feel like we moved out of a luxury car class.
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