Volkswagen Tiguan:Review the specs, features and pros & cons

Volkswagen Tiguan Safety

Since the first generation, standard safety equipment has included Antilock Disc Brakes, Stability Control and Traction Control to help the driver recover from a skid more quickly. Front side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags are also standard, and side airbags for rear passengers are optional. In the latest 2019 model and higher trim levels, the list of optional safety features includes:

• Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking to help prevent front collisions
• Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert to help change lanes more safely
• Lane Departure Warning and Intervention to keep your car in its lane

Volkswagen Tiguan Interior

Volkswagen is famous for well-appointed interiors, and the Tiguan is no exception. Soft-touch plastic on the dashboard and panels and real aluminum accents set the quality level above others in its class. All model years come standard with air conditioning and power windows, and later models and trim levels offer heated seats and 10-way power adjustable driver's seat as an option.

Volkswagen Tiguan Technology

Models as old as 2009 offer an eight-speaker audio system and CD player and auxiliary jack, with optional steering wheel audio controls, a CD changer and satellite radio on higher trims. Depending on the model year and trim level you choose, the tech features offered are:

• Rear-view camera 
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity 
• Two USB ports
• Navigation system
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Nine-speaker premium Fender sound system

Some have complained that the Start/Stop function, which turns the car’s engine off when it stops, is slow to re-engage when the driver wants to move forward. 
 

Volkswagen Tiguan Space

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a three-row SUV, meaning there are front seats, back seats, and a third row of seats that can be deployed, if necessary. There is plenty of headroom and legroom in the front and back seats, but the third row is cramped and is only suitable for children. With the third row stowed, the cargo space in the back becomes a generous 37.6 cubic feet. With both the second and third rows down, capacity is a very large 56.1 cubic feet.

Volkswagen Tiguan Comfort

Overall, the Volkswagen Tiguan drives and handles like an SUV should, providing solid driver control in small spaces or on the highway. The available 4Motion all-wheel drive system distributes power between the front and rear wheels. This makes for good handling in turns, and it detects changing road conditions and automatically adjusts the suspension to deliver a smooth ride. Even earlier models accelerate quickly, stop easily, and deliver a comfortable and fun driving experience.