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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VW just do things right, plus the styling is gorgeous and fuel efficiency vs performance makes it hard to beat.
Posted by: Phillip Joughin - Hobart (Tasmania) 24 November 2008 6:27pm
A car that looks, feels and drives like a great car at a sensible low price always makes for good comment.
Volkswagen Tiguan fits this category nicely.
Posted by: Sam Dicello - Yarra Valley Vic 24 November 2008 5:47pm
Tiguan is my choice. It is small enough for easy parking but with roomy interior for comfort. The engine capacity is big enough for all sort of road surface.
Posted by: Cicelia McRae - 24 November 2008 5:09pm
I would like to own a Tiguan - the reports are Good
Posted by: Ronald Meadows - 2285 24 November 2008 4:06pm
the Tiguan is a great car. It has everything my family needs.
Posted by: Tanya Muscat - 24 November 2008 2:51pm
Tiguan named for a blue-robed, sword toting tribe of nomadic North African camel herders - what other reason do you need to buy a car?
Posted by: Neil Cox - 24 November 2008 2:40pm
Fantastic looking and handling car…
Posted by: ANDREW LESLIE - Melbourne 24 November 2008 2:39pm
The new Audi A4 makes the daily drive enjoyable and sure-footed, without compromising the environment. Its easier to drive than the bigger Tiguan and much less of a wallet-worry than the Jaguar. Resale will reflect its newfound popularity, especially in these challenging financial times.
Posted by: Alex Lim - Sydney 19 November 2008 8:21am