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Excellent value!
Denver Duke, 12/11/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
102 of 105 people found this review helpful
Likes include the solid build quality and sleek, modern looks, esp. on this SE-R-Line. I also like the peppier tune on this 2022, 2.0L engine vs. previous years which I've owned. Here in Denver there is a good selection of real cars that are on dealer lots unlike Subaru, Toyota, Honda. This is a tremendous plus to be able to drive an actual car before you buy it! Dislikes include the fussy, haptic controls on the steering wheel and for the climate controls. Once you get used to them, they are acceptable. They look modern and work well, but I sometimes have to take my eyes off the road to adjust them This AWD car exceeds EPA mileage estimates as did my previous VWs. My car's computer is currently showing 29.5 mpg overall average after 3200 miles of mixed driving (70% hwy.) Some older reviews complain that this car lacks power but I completely disagree. Especially at altitude, the 2022 Tiguan easily outperforms the new Forester. I tested several. Some more likes I just thought of: Beautiful LED, interior ambient lighting can be adjusted for colors and intensity or turned off. Headlights are crisp, white LEDs that light the road nicely without blinding other drivers. The auto-dimming, frameless rear-view mirror also has a compass built in along with Homelink remote.
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2023 Tiguan SEL R line issue
Alaskan Tigger , 08/28/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
This is our second Tiguan, we just traded in our 2020 SEL 4 Motion for the 2023 SEL R line 4motion. We live in Alaska and are 325 miles from the dealership in Anchorage. Not even 1000 miles on the car and a massive oil leak on the front right, inboard cv axel seal failure. The seal of the transaxle output shaft to cv axel failed. Now all sorts of oil under the car, exhaust, cross members. Probably just an issue with the seal, or cv axle installation at the factory. Just look to see if your 2023 Tiguan is leaking. We park in a garage, so it was easy to spot on the clean concrete floor. Everything else is great with the car.
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20k mile review, still a solid VW product!
PaulB, 08/25/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
Likes- solid car, dependable, handling, many driving style options. Dislikes- Expensive oil changes, factory tires, brake wear, Overall- I love Germans cars, had them all.. I opted to upgrade tires to a larger size, 235/60/17 major change in ride quality, handling.. I use 5-30 20k engine oil, as the factory had no choice to meet US EPA thinner oil for MPG. Zero effect on anything. Quieter engine now. 5k oil changes.. 20k is absurd!! My last VW had 300k miles when I sold it. No issues ever. This car will not disappoint, highly recommend.
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This is our 2nd Tiguan SEL
Generalmgr, 05/24/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
50 of 51 people found this review helpful
We liked the first one so much, a 2019 SEL Premium R Line, that we traded it in on a 2022 SEL. My wife loves loves loves this car. She's not into the tech stuff, she just likes how easy it is to drive and how comfortable it is to ride in while still handling well. She routinely gets over 30mpg on average, including 35+ on the highway. My only complaint is that the ride is just a bit stiffer than I prefer. It was on our 2019 too, and when we replaced the tires we got some with a slightly larger sidewall and that made a world of difference....so we will do the same when the time comes on our 2022. I drive a LOT of rentals when traveling for work, and when I get home and drive this SUV I'm always saying I can't believe how much better I like it than other every other SUV I rent.
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2022 SEL R-Line AWD ble ext/Storm gray int
NeneTX, 07/12/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
OK so I had a 2019 SE FWD Tiguan with the two tone golden oak interior that I traded in for the 2022 all-wheel-drive SEL RLine… There is no third row, there is air heated and cooled seating controls for the front driver and passenger, there is wave technology where you can just use your hand to wave it in front of the screen to get to the menu you are looking for, you can change the color of the interior lighting which I absolutely love because I’m a freaking toddler, and the fact that I can drive in snow or whatever with this vehicle without the third row seating… Makes me super excited because of SnowMageddon that happened in Texas… I absolutely love this car! It is fun to drive, fuel economy is pretty good, it beautiful in blue with the light gray interior, There are so many safety features I took my niece for her first driving lesson in this car a week after I got it in an empty parking lot and she did fantastic! It is a huge confidence builder for those that question their driving abilities. I love my car, I don’t miss the third row (it’s really not comfortable for adults anyway and with all wheel drive you do not get a third row), I love that the steering wheel has a heated feature because my hands are always freezing #Raynauds, The navigation and all the other features other than the charging that doesn’t go through my cell phone case… I love SUV. This is absolutely my favorite car, I have been a Volkswagen enthusiast since 2008… I feel like this is a grown-up version of all the things I love about VW.
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2022 Tiguan with 64k Miles - still great
NewEngland to Canada, 07/10/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought this as a commuter car - 2022 SEL R-Line. First year was a 350 mile commute each way each week. 2nd year is a 550 mile commute each way, each week. 64k miles on the car since Jan. 2022. Car has been a great commuter. Small warranty issues: 1) Memory seat module needing replacement 3 times 2) Infotainment unit being replaced one 3) Rear seat track needing replacement - all under warranty. Other negatives are: 1) Steering wheel does not go low enough 2) Very delayed throttle response from stop. Beyond turbo lag - its scary at times the amount of delay. 3) Inability to control some functions/settings while in motion 4) Speaker phone could be louder But overall, an outstanding value. Great gas mileage, very comfortable at highway speeds for long distances, excellent in snow (blizzak tires installed), plenty of hauling space. Upscale interior for its price point / class. Essentially, a less expensive audi. I'm 6'0", 180 pound male. Seat goes back plenty far enough with room behind it for 2nd row passengers. Highly recommend this as a commuter.
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Solid fundamentals but very glitchy electronics
Geo, 06/20/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2023 Tiguan R in November of 2022. I have over 8000km on it. Engine and transmission have no problems. The Tiguan is used to provide transportation for my disabled wife who cannot manage getting in and out of a regular size car anymore. The road keeping navigation assist technology can be very glitchy with false alarms as can the audio be glitchy. The worst glitch was while driving on the highway, the road keeping system thought my hands were not on the wheel (when they were) and it slammed the brakes on at 60MPH for a brief moment with the cruise control on and me being near no other traffic at all. It looks like VW hasn’t ironed out all of the bugs from the electronics. Heated seats and heated steering wheel are great! Ride comfort is good but we shouldn’t have ordered the 20 inch rims. Ride comfort improves significantly with smaller rims.
Great car
Mahony, 01/21/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Overall it is a great car. Gas mileage highway will get you 33MPG sometimes 37MPG depending on the wind. Very comfortable seats, and the rear seats recline about 3 inch for more comfort. Very easy to get in and out. Plenty of legroom front and 2nd row, but the 3rd row is useless. The driver left armrest sets low not comfortable for long trips, as for the center arm rest it’s ok but could be better. The engine is not bad at all, it’s very good but a little extra horse power will definitely makes a difference. Please pay attention to this option PANORAMIC SUNROOF, if you live in a hot states you will feel the heat in slow or jammed traffic even with the shade closed, that was my main reason I traded my 2021 for 2022. I recommend this car
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Good Ride!
JVMS, 12/20/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have owned this 2022 VW Tiguan for 3 months now and am pleased with it. First, you have to let the engine warm up in order for the turbo not to*lag.* If you are an impatient individual and expect this car to go fast from a cold start; then go buy something else. The infotainment system is just fine. Probably gives too much information. Gas mileage has been great. Running around I've been getting 27 or better . Highway hit 39 . Oil changes for me are at 5k. Going to 10k may be possible, but I prefer treating the engine better than what's recommended. Comfort level is good and in the Northeast I *really* appreciate the heated seats. Combine that with the remote start from your phone or remote; what more could you ask for?
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Learn your car before you complain!
Dennis, 07/09/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
44 of 48 people found this review helpful
A lot of complains about jerky drivetrain. First thing - disable start stop at the beginning of your drive(I only enable it on long traffic lights). Start stop is very intrusive and may turn engine off right before you go, which leads to a very long delay. Second - first 1-2 minutes after cold start the engine is warming up and feels much slower. This is not an issue if you drive thru town before you reach highway, but if you live right next to it, then consider other cars. Third - this car doesn't like when you floor the gas - there will be delay and then the turbo will come in and it feels jerky. Instead if you need power, press gas more linear. I also shift from D to S when I'm on a highway and when I need to sprint I press gas incrementally. The result is very pleasant and fast driving and even better fuel consumption than I had in D mode, because in D I had to floor it when overtaking and turbo drinks fuel like crazy.
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Fun car
CBP, 04/21/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Loving my Tiguan. Fifth VW to buy and second Tiguan. Definitely love the updates.
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Pretty good!
JB, 08/10/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
49 of 54 people found this review helpful
Got myself a 22 SEL R LINE three weeks ago and have put a little over 1K on it. Coming from a 17 ALLTRACK S. Night and day difference, of course. Some initial observations: The seats in the SEL are great. Very comfortable. Have the ventilated option, and while certainly not a necessity, it is a really nice thing to have on these super hot days. The ride is comfy and quiet. It’s not a sports car, but feels like it could have been in a past life. It’s a great cruiser. There is plenty of room: dog, bike…whatever. Gas mileage is decent, not great. Yes the Haptic Touch controls kind of suck, but whatever. They work. There are allot of alerts that kick off when getting close to a curb, a bush, the car in front of you, the car behind you, and I turned most of them off. It’s just a little to overprotective. Get one, you’ll see. So, in summary, I really like my new car. It’s a great road trip car, fun around town, and most importantly for me, very comfortable. Pretty good!
New 23-so far so good.
Golf, 08/25/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
2023, S FWD base model: Ok, 450 mi thus far. Gave 4 stars just cuz not had it long enough. Smooth acceleration-from stopped? Not really. As others said, somewhat quirky, turbo kicks in when stomp on gas. That said, I drive 'conservatively', smooth accel, but am not a hyper miler either. I just got avg 40.2 mpg on a h/w trip, all around avg is 36.4 right now. The 8 spd Japan trans seems to work well, don't really feel it shift. If you drive your 'normal' way [me, conservative] you may like it. It's a turbo [lag] NOT a supercharger [no lag] so realize that! Cargo storage: Not bad - it IS a lower hatch opening and floor to ceiling height than a RAV4 that I traded -wanted to fit trash barrels so you need a barrel that's MAX 28", in the hatch middle, with the 3rd row seats down, so as to fit under the 'opening', once in, the height gets a bit taller. [bought 27" barrels - rubbermaid. Think are 26 gal. Overall: I knew going in it IS the BASE Model after all so wasn't expecting the world. Looks great - very surprised it came w/nice Alloy Wheels! Would recomm it right now. Will update soon. UPDATE: The turbo seems most useful when you're at 30mph and above -give a little extra gas and kicks in - much smoother than standing start due to the first 3 gears are quite low so you get gear change AND turbo kick in. And again avg'ed 36.3 mpg this time. Also, odd one but know when you bring your wipers up to clean the rubber blades or for ice/snow? Don't, try to, you'll scratch the hood edge! You CAN'T lift them unless the wipers are in "Service Mode", a 'vertical' setting using the wiper 'stalk' [talked of in manual, have not tried yet]. More later.
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Amazing SUV
william riano, 12/15/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Great car … good on gas and I love all warranties
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Nice upgrade done in 2022
CJ , 07/10/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was very pleased with the 2022 upgrade, VW tuned the Engine to match the 8 speed automatic so they feel right now. Regular Gas was a very good move VW made, the 2.0t engine has good torque so it pulls without having to constantly shift gears like other brands. No CVT thank GOD. All wheel drive is great in all types of weather. Leg room is Excellent especially in the middle row. Only bother with the 3rd row if you have little kids. IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus crash test, doesn't get better. Nice easy small SUV to drive, Excellent Visibility. The only thing I miss is the Hybrid system in European Models, VW, please send us the models people want.
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Best car I have ever owned!
Roy99, 11/09/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful
I love how sleek and luxurious this car feels when I am driving it. Its smooth and quiet. Very much worth it!
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Good value?
Dan C., 07/14/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Kinda glad Carmax gives me 30 days to check out the concerns I'm reading about. I want to like it(4 days in), but have experienced the "cold start" acceleration issue.
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2023 Tiguan Comfort Black Edition
Aziz, 03/03/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I found this car better among Rav4, CRV, and CX5 in terms of acceleration, sleekness, power and beauty. The gas consumption is slightly more than any of the competitors.
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VW Buyer Beware
VW Regret, 08/09/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
Huge regrets about buying a new Volkswagen. Buyer beware! Purchased a new Tiguan for my daughter. Halfway through the first oil change and the car has used three quarts of oil. According to Volkswagen, this "is in spec." and they won't do anything. Per the dealer, adding 3 quarts of oil between oil changes is normal. First and last Volkswagen!
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Pretty exterior, but awful interior
KJ, 06/22/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
54 of 63 people found this review helpful
The car looks beautiful. However, when it comes to technology and mechanics this car leaves something to be desired. The infotainment system often doesn't work at all. It freezes, it locks up, and no sound will play from the speakers. I've taken the car in for repairs endless times, and yet the infotainment system continues to malfunction. There's a known recall on the infotainment system. The brakes are extremely slow to react. Ultimately, I end up hard braking quite often. I worry I could potentially rear-end someone. In addition, there have been times I've attempted to switch the car into reverse. The car locks up, and won't move once you put your foot on the gas pedal. Also, something to note: Volkswagen will not give you a loaner vehicle if they need to keep your car in their shop for any malfunction. Sometimes they'll have car rentals available for purchase. However, if service needs to keep your car for an extended period, you'll be stuck without a vehicle (regardless if the issue is a manufacturing defect). This itself makes me feel undervalued as a customer. I would think twice prior to purchasing another Volkswagen.
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European Elegance at a Reasonable Price
Steve B, 03/20/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
We have owned our 2023 Tiguan for about three weeks. We continually marvel at the driving experience: Smooth acceleration, good power and braking, and quiet, with great handling. Inside it's comfortable and spacious. The styling is appealing, both inside and out.
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Awesome vehicle!
Sscot23, 08/12/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
The description matched the vehicle. I'm very happy with it. I've never owned a VW before so this entry level purchased did not disappoint.
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Texas , 10/26/2024
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I loved my Tiguan but there is a dangerous lag in acceleration. Several times I have pressed the gas and the car just stops and gets stuck, thankfully I wasn't at an intersection.
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Atrocious oil consumption after 20,000 miles
Liz, 11/14/2024
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The car is beautiful. The interior is also gorgeous with all the bells and whistles. However, from day one the infotainment system has been buggy, the acceleration is severely lacking, and my biggest issue is one that showed up after 20,000 miles. We got an oil change at 20k, 10,000 synthetic oil, pretty standard. At 25k we received a notification of low oil. Put almost a quart in because the oil wasn’t even on the dipstick anymore. Good to go. 28,000 miles, another low indicator of oil and added another quart. Take it to vw and are told that it is normal for their cars to burn 1 quart every 1200 miles. Which is outrageous and not disclosed before purchase. The dealerships are not helpful and we had to threaten them to get them to do an emissions test which, you guessed it, fell within their 1200 mile deal. I have never heard of an untuned car on synthetic oil burn, or a car that isn’t from the 70s, burn oil like that. AND it didn’t happen until after 20k. This is a known issue with the car. Do not buy unless you like extra maintenance and worry. It will only get worse as the engine gets older. Cannot wait for that class action suit. Also known issues with center console on roof falling off and sunroof exploding. Resale value is abysmal and it’s expensive to begin with so I’m still 10k upside down after almost 2 years. Only gave it two stars because it is pretty and spacious. Exactly what I was looking for in a family car.
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Major Technology Issues
LJLG, 12/22/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Major technology problems! Horrible VW Customer Service. The mechanics in this car leaves something to be desired. The infotainment system often doesn't work at all- it freezes, it locks up, and no sound will play from the speakers. I've taken the car in for repairs at least 4 times in the first 6 months of purchase! , and yet the infotainment system continues to malfunction. There's a known recall on the infotainment system. The brakes are extremely slow to react. Ultimately, I end up hard braking quite often. I worry I could potentially rear-end someone. In addition, there have been times I've attempted to switch the car into reverse. The car locks up, and won't move once you put your foot on the gas pedal. Also, something to note: Volkswagen will not give you a loaner vehicle if they need to keep your car in their shop for any malfunction. Sometimes they'll have car rentals available for purchase. However, if service needs to keep your car for an extended period, you'll be stuck without a vehicle (regardless if the issue is a manufacturing defect). This was our 3rd VW in 10 years and will never buy another
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Annoying
Ruth B, 01/09/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
Since I picked up my 2022 Tiquan Highline i have had multiple issues: (1) the audio system totally cuts out (turning the car off/on at a stop light sometimes brings it back). (2) the most annoying issue is the notification that my "Travel Assist currently not available" with amber triangle icons and alert rings every few minutes (its like driving without your seatbelt notifications). Service has no solution and tells me for the past 6 months that a system software update is coming that will correct the problem with the infotainment system (3) the start/stop system hesitates when starting (keep that feature turned off). Passengers express concerns with the amount of false notifications and I'm so frustrated that I'm ready to sell off this car !!!
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My worst car buy ever
Marc in Florida, 11/19/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
45 of 57 people found this review helpful
At age 64 I have owned many cars but this one was the first time I was so frustrated that I sold it after 3 months. Car drove acceptably - not great. Ok on the highway, but when it is cold, or at low speed, the engine stops/bucks as you try to accelerate. Not fun in an intersection. But worse is that in three months I had three major repair issues that kept it at the dealership multiple days. I didn't buy a new car to have to hassle with getting rentals just to get to work and back. 3 major repairs in 3 months - 3 strikes and VW is out. My worst car buy ever.
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High class low budget
Heather, 12/07/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I thought I wouldn’t like this car going from a Traverse but I actually love it. I have a pano sunroof all the nice features like Apple car play, lane assist, heated seats, third row, and rain sensing windshield wipers!!! Downfall to my specific Tiguan is I don’t have the blind spot monitor but i never really used them before I’m in the habit of always checking them! My Traverse had cameras ALL over this doesn’t but again didn’t use that much either. The one big downfall I did use and will look into installing is the power lift gate for the trunk. I hate this doesn’t have it in my Tiguan! Other than that it’s really nice. Smaller adult can fit in the third row 5’5 😂. The pick up is great for an SUV even has a “sport” mode.
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Turbo Engine Is Terrible
Ralph4878, 02/22/2024
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the look and ride of my Tiguan SE 4Motion when it gets going: it's sleek and clean looking, and the interior is comfortable as is the ride. When it gets going. The issue is that the turbo engine - like many turbo engines - takes a "break" before the turbo spools up and kicks in, and the vehicle can buck or sputter upon acceleration, whether you gun it or gently hit the pedal. It's infuriating - especially if you are in stop-and-go traffic or at a four-way stop - and dangerous. After two years, I'm trading it in for a Forester.
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Good all-arounder
CB, 03/29/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Handling and pep of a car, versatility of an SUV/wagon. I originally wanted a Golf, but for the price this made much more sense. The car seems well-built, relatively efficient and practical. It handles so well, even friends I have let drive it are impressed. I have only a couple of gripes - one is the constant “eco tips” that occupy digital dash while driving. Also, the towing capacity is pathetic for what it is. Every other SUV of this class can tow 2000+, Tiguan can only tow 1500 lbs. I tow a small trailer from time to time and have now have to be extra conscious of the weight. Everything else is great.
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Very happy with the Tiguan
Michael, 03/06/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2020 Mazda CX-5 primarily due to concerns over the faulty electrical system. And I’m glad I did. The Tiguan is much better appointed, drives better, accelerates faster, and just overall feels better to be in. The third row is kind of pointless but good for my dog, she doesn’t complain about being cramped. Overall, I think this was the right choice for our family.
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Hate it
Disappointed, 03/21/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful
2023 SEL R line after 6 months and two trips back to the dealership still has tech issues. The infotainment system shuts down, radio doesn't work periodically, and drops calls regularly. Do not like the autostop feature.
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Excellent Choice for a Family of 3
Perry, 07/11/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2022 Tiguan because our Jetta was getting too small for our 5 year old. It was a fantastic choice. We love all of the safety features and the drive assist features. We also love the roominess of the car. Our favorite feature is the wide open moon roof. All in all is a great small SUV. The only thing that I wish they would have done is offered a bigger engine with more power. It will do what you need it to do, but It is not the best at accelerating.
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Poor to Bad smooth acceleration
Joe Dells, 10/24/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 37 people found this review helpful
The vehicle looks great, but after driving it for 14 miles I find the acceleration jerky, sometime slow to engage. I have on occasion not always depressed the gas pedal slightly to pull out into traffic and the pedal keep going down with no response and then all of a sudden the turbo kicks in and your off to the races. That is scary and dangerous. I brought the car back and I was told by sales it is common and would work it's way out. The Service Advisor tells me 7 days later when I bring it in for Service that it can't be fixed it's normal for the Tiguan. Turbo Lag, Save your self the financial loss and the irritability and buy a different car.
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Mechanical Deficiencies
Jim, 03/17/2024
updated 11/19/2024
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2023 Tiguan in September 2023. Having owned over 170 vehicles over the years, I am extremely disappointed in the drivetrain and ergonomics of the Tiguan. The drivetrain “oscillates” in a deceleration mode, (similar to worn out bearings in a u-joint), the acceleration does not have any consistency in a positive normal acceleration (even if the start-stop function is OFF) What is really disappointing is that with the first 8K maintenance done this week, the Service Mgr at the Dealer stated “we are aware of the deficiencies you have noted and there is nothing we can do about it. It’s a flaw noted by VW.” I have to put the car in neutral every time I’m decelerating to a stop. In start and stop traffic, the acceleration has a “blank spot” where nothing happens when depressing the pedal. Unacceptable… The other item, not a big issue, is that the rear cup holder for the front passengers is not easily accessible. Need to be moved forward. Overall opinion with the vehicle I am really dissatisfied with the vehicle, price point and that there are known deficiencies by VW, but no intent to resolve the issues. Easily falls into a “ lemon law” issue. UPDATE: The numerous complaints by consumers are in line with what I’ve experienced in my 2023 Tiguan: lack of acceleration, engine develops excessive rpm without the transmission matching torque, normal deceleration causes an oscillation bouncing on the drive train, harsh down shifting under normal deceleration. Normal specification for idle rpm is 850 rpm yet issue stated from the Service Manager at my dealership is that VW is fully aware of the issues with the entire fleet of Tiguans yet will do nothing about the problems noted throughout the fleet. All I can say is buyer beware. Overpriced, underpowered and poor engineering.
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Great suv
Sharon , 12/06/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I test drove numerous SUVs, Nissan Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, etc. none of them have the acceleration or handling like the Volkswagen Tiguan. I have the SE model with all the options, rain sensing wipers, heated seats, rear camera, rear sensors, front crash protection, Blindspot, monitor, leather seats, etc. handles great and is torquey. Gets excellent gas mileage I’ve gotten over 30 miles per gallon on the highway. This is my third Tiguan and never had any issues with them.
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Love my car
Lori Wydronek , 11/01/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
Roomy, peppy and fun to drive
Bad car
Manny montano , 06/26/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
The car stutters when I press on the gas pedal and ac is not cold barely cool the dealer says the same thing every time leave it for a week dealer is Larry Miller
Tiguan a piece of crap!!
Mohsen, 06/21/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 27 people found this review helpful
Went to lease an R-Line to have a peace of mind, but now I own a nightmare which even the service doesn't have the part to fix it! After couple of weeks of getting a brand-new Tiguan, I started to face these problems: - I realized it stops when you push the pedal to accelerate, like a hiccup, then it goes out of control, so you must use break!! The service says it's normal because the engine is Turbo, and they don't have any idea how to fix it! - You connect the Apple Carplay, it gets blurry, stops moving, and you miss turns and you are lost! It's good for yourself navigation skills though! The service has updated the software multiple time, but useless and I think they don't have any update that works! So please don't buy this if you want to connect your phone to the car!! - The worst one, every some seconds, and it's completely random, an alarm goes off (a beep sound like you when you don't put your seat belt on), telling you on the screen behind the wheel that "Travel assist currently not available". The service says it's the stirring wheel problem and it needs to be replaced but it's on back order for the past 9 months and they have not provided any timeline to fix this up yet. Just imagine after couple of weeks, all these started to show up, and they haven't fixed it yet. We can't use this car for any trip, we can't put any kids inside as the disrupting alarm scares them and prevents them from falling asleep. I even recently had to buy an old Nissan to even switch my commute to as this ongoing alarm reminds me of hospitals which I have had a traumatic experience in. And guess what?!?! We must still paying the full premium amount every month for this crap while we can't use it! We hate it every day when we see it parked in our parking lot wasting the space! We called their customer service and they said they can't do anything, and we have to wait for the part to be available so they can change. They don't even know when that's gonna happen! Maybe at the end of the lease term when they want to get it back and resell it in the market! VW is out of our list forever! We are gonna make sure it's also out of whomever we know list forever! We have convinced (wasn't hard at all) 4 of our friends who actually were signing the deal, to walk away, and whenever they sit in our VW, they thank us for that.
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Drives better than my x3
Cynthia, 10/12/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Great car.. very smooth drive. Lots of features. I am a happy customer!
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Love my car!
Andrea D, 02/21/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my second Tiguan. I love the way this car looks, drives and feels.
2022 Tiguan SE
Kurt, 10/25/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very nice small SUV, third row is good for young kids to teenagers, shorter adults for short around town trips. Would not recommend for long trips though. The SE is very well equipped. Missing some features that I think should be in any vehicle with power seats such as memory seat/ mirror. Adaptive cruise control can be adjusted to your liking along with blind side monitoring, lane assist is nice and works well great. Smooth ride steering seems a bit lite but very comfortable and quiet to drive. The suspension handels the bumps in city driving. Over all I would purchase again.
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Like the *occasional* 3rd row
Matt, 10/29/2022
updated 10/31/2023
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I just got divorced and have 3 kids and was debating between getting a gas guzzling 3 row suv in case I get a girlfriend or something down the road in a year or two (i tend to like to drive cars till they die) or sticking with a two row. This was a good compromise for me. The 3rd row is great for stuffing their friends back there once in awhile or when my youngest is causing problems and needs space, but I wouldnt rely on the 3rd row for regular use. Its small even my 10 and 12 year old fit but say it feels scrunched, and its also not particularly easy for them to get in and out. But again if you just need it to haul an extra kid or two from practice its nice to have. Acceleration felt really rough and unpredictable the first couple thousand miles but smoothed out over time I think the car just needed to breakin, also once you get a feel for it it is more predictable too but like the professional review uneven acceleration is probably my biggest annoyance with it, and while not as bad in time its still more noticeable than any other car ive owned. Using higher octane fuel might help some too, sometimes I feel like it does and other tanks I havent. Also the engine stops when you are at lights (you can turn the feature off) at first i hated it but then i figured out you have to just let off the brake and wait about a second before hitting the gas then its smooth. It handles nice but its not particularly fast. Overall id recommend it if you are on the fence between needing a 3rd row or not. 20k miles and no problems so far. I usually do a couple mpgs better than epa ratings, low to mid 30s highway and usually upper 20s city but my city is fairly open and not horribly stop and go.
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Not a refined vehicle
Jason Scurlock, 12/24/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 37 people found this review helpful
Pros: Nice riding and handling vehicle. Looks good on the outside. Cons: infotainment system is a train wreck and VW knows it. Interior is the land of cheap plastic. Engine isn’t smooth, sounds raspy and is slow!! My adaptive headlights don’t work. VW service hasn’t been great. Suggest Kia, Hyundai or Mazda.
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Lemon
Nick , 11/01/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 28 people found this review helpful
For a brand new car it has had so many issues. The major issue is the acceleration, sometimes when I press the gas pedal it is non responsive and will move then stop. It has stopped in the middle of the road at times or even turning a corner, other times it has lunged forward fast. I also have issues with the radio not turning on and the screen going black as well the parking sensors malfunction.
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The Tiguan is Everything You Want
Adam, 12/10/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
roomy, all the latest tech, moon roof, 3rd row if you need it and great gas mileage
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Well designed and built with quality.
2023Tiguan For Me, 11/04/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The quality of the design and engineering of the vehicle is apparent inside and out. The controls are intuitive making it easy to drive right away without focusing on where knobs, controls, and touchscreens put the feature.
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2022 Tiguan SE
T Grajeda, 12/04/2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Very nice car so far. Car rides comfortable and hp is more than enough. Amenities are perfect for our family.
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Pretty Slick SUV
Mohammad Malik , 04/17/2023
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
We have our first Tiguan for like few months and already have put like 10K km and so far going Great . Very reasonable on gas and have the power if needed. The interior it’s neat and easy access to come out and In. We are very happy with it and can do even better millage if completely drives on E mode . Handeling it’s very nice so is the drive. Always had Toyota and Honda but happy to have the switch for a change . Also like the VW App very accurate on details and remote start . 😃
Great SUV
Hapz G, 05/27/2022
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I really love my 2022 Tiguan SE 4motion. Roomy, smooth ride and nice infotainment and CarPlay.
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