Volkswagen Tiguan Tdi
It may have a funny name - made up, they say, from tiger and iguana - but there is nothing silly about the Tiguan.
2009 Carsguide Car of the Year finalists
28 November 2008
It may have a funny name - made up, they say, from tiger and iguana - but there is nothing silly about the Tiguan.
This second cousin to a Golf is a delight to drive, belying the fact that it is a soft-roader.
With few of the vices associated with many SUVs trying to be all things to all people, the Tiguan is a relaxed drive with big reductions in noise, vibration and harshness.
The well-proven 2-litre turbodiesel is suited to the car with ample performance from its 103kW and 320Nm available over a reasonable spread.
Interior space is good with room and comfort guaranteed for four adults and space left over for a child in the rear seat.
Boot space is sufficient for a small family weekend away but capable of being considerably increased by folding part or all of the rear seat.
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Nice car however the annoynig space saver will limit its ability. The current advertising suggests that you can go from the “shopping centre to the beach.” Not with a space saver! Years ago Subaru marketed the Outback in a similar way and I and others complained that it required a full size spare to fulfill its marketing hype. Subaru exchanged my space saver for a full size and went on to do this in all future outbacks. My efforts to get VW Australia to do this have been fruitless. So much for customer care, the dealer is willing to but not the importer.
Posted by: Grahame Hackney - Sydney 18 February 2009 11:11am
I am thrilled to bits with our Tiguan. It never ceases to surprise me that it does things better than I imagined. Acceleration and pick-up is amazing.Fuel consumtion is just a tad over 7 litres per 100 Km and the criticism about boot space is ill-founded - it’s quite adequate.
Posted by: John Henshaw - Mornington Peninsula 03 December 2008 6:49am
It’s a VW What more could any one wish for
Posted by: Walter Horsman - Bundaberg 26 November 2008 1:19pm
We are retired and do a lot of travelling we currently own a diesel 4x4 and are amazed by the economy and distance covered by a tank of fuel.
A Tiguan sounds like a very competant vehicle VW, are renowned builders of fine auto’s.
Posted by: Maurie Poulier - Hervey Bay 26 November 2008 12:11pm
As a traveller, the VW would be my Baby i will care for.
Posted by: CHARLES NJOCK - MELBOURNE 26 November 2008 7:19am
Having owned and enjoyed driving a 1.9 tdi golf hatchback for over 51000km i was immediately taken with the specs of the tiguan and because of if off rd ability as well i woud’nt hesitate buying one after i have finished with the golf
the economy of a vw diesel is exceptional and it’s power to weight ratio and gearing is just right
cheers barry
Posted by: mr b w tilbrook - 6230 25 November 2008 9:28pm
The Tiguan seems to be the best for long trips around australia.
very good on fuel over all number 1
Posted by: sam pedersen - perth wa 25 November 2008 5:10pm
Tiguan Tdi is number 1 in my book
Posted by: Ken Bond - Umina Beach 25 November 2008 11:49am
Tiguan A great looking car, practical, great engine and a good price.
Thank you VW.
Posted by: Greg Holloway - Mapleton 25 November 2008 7:53am
Easily the Tiguan
Posted by: Maurice Stack - South Fremantle 24 November 2008 8:54pm