We have a Jetta and Tiguan, one 60k miles the other 10k miles, no problem and only normal maintenance like oul changes, tires, and brakes on the 60k mile car. The best part is that maintenance was covered up to 3years or 30k miles
I bought a Jetta, new in 2019. Before my very first oil change I had a low oil light come on, and thereafter before oil change was due the same message again. Needless to say , I kept the new Jetta less than 1 year. I wasn’t about to get stuck with it.
I was generally impressed with the Tiguan, having driven it several times. I wouldn’t call this a compact SUV. It’s got a lot of space. The power is a bit deceptive. I never felt like it was inadequate. And for a 4 cylinder, it was pretty quiet and smooth. The only thing I really didn’t like about it was the auto stop/start.
You won’t get any argument from me. I just know GM and Ford don’t even let you shut it off. If you turn it off on an Audi, it will remember that and keep it off.
I wish motor week would do a real long term test starting at 100,000 miles and going till at least 200,000 miles so we can see all the engineered to fail bits last.
The R line looks way better for one… some wouldn’t want to spend the extra but the S looks really cheap IMO. The SEL R line gives the best appearance in its class…although and extra 50 hp would be nice
I'm sorry but did he say that correctly? 184hp from a 2.0 Turbo in 2023??? How did they manage that low of a number when cars in the 1990s were pushing more hp from the same set up?
They put a de-tuned version in this car for better fuel economy. VW also has 2.0Ts with 315 hp, like in the Golf R. But I think they should put the GTI motor in this one (248 hp), or at least offer it as an option.
@@mbd501 But why can’t VW get the same amount of horsepower as competitors that has the same mileage and size of engine? VW is the biggest car manufacturer in the world, they can do it. It’s sad considering they’re German too
@@Mac10Daddy Like I said, they have several different 2.0T engines. The one in the Atlas has 269 hp. But I agree, they should put a better one in the Tiguan - or at least offer it as an option.
I had a 2022 same spec, love this car. It feels premium. I only left it behind because of how underpowered it is. I can’t believe they have this same car in Europe with the golf R motor 😢 shame because in my opinion this looks better than the Audi SUVs
I think it's time that VW brings the new Tiguan revealed in Europe a year ago stateside unless the automaker wants to kill off all its gas-run cars in North America except for Golfs GTI and R as well as the Jetta GLI and then focus on EVs such as the ID4, ID7, ID Buzz, and even the ID Scout lineup there.
The Tiguan is a respectable CUV but has been and always will be overshadowed by its American and Asian competition. That being said, the price is high.
I’ve driven everything it competes with and bigger isn’t always better. The Tiguan’s infotainment is still one of the best in class, and its digital gauge cluster that can turn fully into a map is still impressive and nothing in its class can match that.
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We have a Jetta and Tiguan, one 60k miles the other 10k miles, no problem and only normal maintenance like oul changes, tires, and brakes on the 60k mile car. The best part is that maintenance was covered up to 3years or 30k miles
I bought a Jetta, new in 2019. Before my very first oil change I had a low oil light come on, and thereafter before oil change was due the same message again. Needless to say , I kept the new Jetta less than 1 year. I wasn’t about to get stuck with it.
I was generally impressed with the Tiguan, having driven it several times. I wouldn’t call this a compact SUV. It’s got a lot of space. The power is a bit deceptive. I never felt like it was inadequate. And for a 4 cylinder, it was pretty quiet and smooth. The only thing I really didn’t like about it was the auto stop/start.
Agreed. Thankfully, VW gives you a nice button to disable the stop/start system.
You won’t get any argument from me. I just know GM and Ford don’t even let you shut it off. If you turn it off on an Audi, it will remember that and keep it off.
I wish motor week would do a real long term test starting at 100,000 miles and going till at least 200,000 miles so we can see all the engineered to fail bits last.
@toomuchthyme of course it's possible! You just wait a few years!
They only review new cars.
very impressed with my 2024 sel rline 4motion
And what about the rain and water intrusion into the cabin?
What's the point of R line then?
All that is, is just an appearance package to be honest. It doesn't add any real performance bits to it.
No different than the Audi S Line or BMW M appearance package
The R line looks way better for one… some wouldn’t want to spend the extra but the S looks really cheap IMO. The SEL R line gives the best appearance in its class…although and extra 50 hp would be nice
I'm sorry but did he say that correctly? 184hp from a 2.0 Turbo in 2023??? How did they manage that low of a number when cars in the 1990s were pushing more hp from the same set up?
That’s Volkswagen for you
They put a de-tuned version in this car for better fuel economy. VW also has 2.0Ts with 315 hp, like in the Golf R. But I think they should put the GTI motor in this one (248 hp), or at least offer it as an option.
@@mbd501 But why can’t VW get the same amount of horsepower as competitors that has the same mileage and size of engine? VW is the biggest car manufacturer in the world, they can do it. It’s sad considering they’re German too
@@Mac10Daddy Like I said, they have several different 2.0T engines. The one in the Atlas has 269 hp. But I agree, they should put a better one in the Tiguan - or at least offer it as an option.
@@mbd501 They did the same with the Passat before it left. It was seriously underpowered for its segment
…..get used to seeing that orange “check engine” light on, especially after warranty expires. 🤷🏼♂️🙄🤷🏼♂️🤔
It's not 1996...
@@stevemcgowen …..My friend’s wife’s Atlas has been NOTHING but problems. They got rid of it, and got the Acura MDX….a WORLD of better.
@@stevemcgowenVolkswagens in 1996 were more reliable than they are today.
Odd, VW is no where near the top of recalls...@@damilolaakanni
Yeah not true. @@damilolaakanni
Looks dated for 2024, and the 2.0 turbo has a terrible reliability reputation once you’re out of warranty.
I had a 2022 same spec, love this car. It feels premium. I only left it behind because of how underpowered it is. I can’t believe they have this same car in Europe with the golf R motor 😢 shame because in my opinion this looks better than the Audi SUVs
I think it's time that VW brings the new Tiguan revealed in Europe a year ago stateside unless the automaker wants to kill off all its gas-run cars in North America except for Golfs GTI and R as well as the Jetta GLI and then focus on EVs such as the ID4, ID7, ID Buzz, and even the ID Scout lineup there.
It wins the award for the most underpowered 2.0T on the market.
Just took a Highline for a test drive today. Plenty of get up and go. Was pleasantly surprised. Well outfitted package
That steering wheel😢
The Tiguan is a respectable CUV but has been and always will be overshadowed by its American and Asian competition. That being said, the price is high.
I’d take it over the boring RAV4. The Tiguan is fun to drive.
I really like it, but don't trust VW at all.
The Tiguan iD3 is a EUV while the Teguan is ICE, no comparison.
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How is this any type of "test" LAME
It’s a pointless vehicle now that the iD3 is out.
Unless you really want something even less reliable than the iD3 🤣
@@frankcoffeyVW hasn’t been at the top of recall lists in quite a while.
@@stevemcgowen True.
Crossovers and SUVs are useless in general. Sedans, station wagons, hatchbacks, and coupes is really all most people need in the real world. 😂
@@CB12345 It looks like consumers don't buy what they "need" they buy what they want.
Di....di
More useless crossover crap that the automotive industry doesn't really need in the real world. 😂
But Merica...
what a purdy vehicle, to bad its junk.
Imagine making an 8” infotainment screen in 2024 and thinking it’s acceptable. Audi/VW sucks.
I’ve driven everything it competes with and bigger isn’t always better. The Tiguan’s infotainment is still one of the best in class, and its digital gauge cluster that can turn fully into a map is still impressive and nothing in its class can match that.