Fantastic review of the Volkswagen Tiguan! We got a Volkswagen Golf 8 Style 1.5eTSI (brilliant car) in February (on a 3 year lease) but we’ve just extended our family last week with a Cockapoo dog and now the car feels a little cramped all of a sudden😂. So in 2024 we are thinking of getting the next Tiguan which is out in 2023 or 2024 I think🤔
Mark, Brilliant review. Incredible SUV. And has that VW class others have not. Yes the VW badge. So much storage and a good day to day family vehicle. Yes there are other options but it is the VW 'thing' that makes this a winner. Thanks again. And with added humour, as always.
Feels a little more premium but you'll pay for it, the Qashqai has more bits as standard across the range also. I'd also imagine Nissan can get stock on a Qashqai whereas you might have to wait a bit for the Tiguan.
@@NobbyOnCars Thanks. I've driven the Qashqai for the last six years and I'm thinking of trading for a Tiguan later this year. They appear to have similar mpg figures but I'm worried about a drop in driving performance with the Tiguan. The new Qashqai is super quick and I like my speed. You've driven both, what did you think?
@@jtownboy8221 I've a 2022 Qashqai as my family car, 4th one she's had, it's the 1.3 petrol, nippy enough but quick wouldn't be the word at the same time. The 1.5 petrol that VW is 150bhp and is good too!
Having driven both and every other vw id series vehicle so far, the tiguan would be my first pick and I would not even consider an of their ev line, they are shite. Only thing I don't like is those goofy haptic touch sensitive steering wheel buttons
People forget the current Touran. Much more interior space than the Tiguan. I know MPVs are no longer fashionable but if that doesn’t bother you it’s great.
The other thing I think is absolutely absurd is these fake exhaust tips- you can't extend the exhaust pipe one more inch to include going out through the exhaust tip-how stupid and ignorant are these auto makers-again this certainly hasn't reduced the the prices of these vehicles
I'm really sick and tired of these auto makers doing away with fog lights- they are an important part of a car- in many many cases these new headlights are not enough- I just don't understand why they are trying to phase out fog lights- it sure doesn't change the price of the car and all these non functioning big black areas on the front of these cars is just so damn ugly
I used to own the MK2 Tiguan and it was decent enough. Lovely exterior but dull on the inside and a bit boring to drive. Very roomy and practical though!
No doubt a hugely competent car but so is all the competition ,Hyundai, Peugeot, Ford Opel and maybe less expensive with more on offer as standard spec. It looks kind of dated to me - like some thing from the 90s so it wouldn't be on my shortlist.. The extras thing would annoy me . Good video though.
Have to admit it is well finished tho' I think I'd go for the equivalent Skoda/Seat as it's be cheaper to buy and have more toys on it. All you're really paying for is the badge. As for going for a petrol version I get the idea that the ID4 would be a better idea but I'm sorry but I think the petrol would be the one I'd go if I wasn't doing the mileage for as charging is an issue, you can fill a petrol/diesel version in about 10 mins, you're not going to fill the ID4 with electricity in the same time let's be honest tho' for me diesel will still be king.
I owned a Diesel 171 Tiguan. Good economy. I changed for a 201 petrol and the petrol costs are a problem. We've decided to change early to an ID4. Skoda is a better looking car but I find them a bit noisy in the cockpit. Seat is a better looking car than the Tiguan but you're right i'd still buy the VW for the badge.
@@jj45678o one question though why did you go from diesel to petrol when you knew it'd be harder on fuel or was it because you weren't doing the miles for a diesel?
@@stevencampbell1150 The price of the Diesel had shot up as they wanted everyone to buy the petrol version and there was all the usual rubbish from the garage that the petrol would be worth more when trading in, which in high and sight has turned out to be true. Diesel cars are definitely on the way out. I think people look at electric cars the wrong way. Yes they don't charge in 5-10mins at a petrol station, but your petrol/diesel car doesnt charge from home. With 500kph of range average in a 77kw electric car it's unlikely you will ever need to use a supercharger these days.
@@jj45678o yes my petrol/diesel car may not charge when I'm away from home but that's because it doesn't need to. I appreciate your point especially with alot of manufacturers turning away from diesel but quoting km figures is useless to me as I live in the north where we use miles and it always looks like more in km in terms of the range when it isn't. Electric cars and/or hybrids are useless on the motorway, they can be used on the motorway but no use conpared to a diesel and it won't be impossible to get one in the future despite any claims to the contrary because for those of us doing the miles diesel is the only way to go.
@@stevencampbell1150 With a plug in Hybrid such as a Cupra Formentor you’re looking at next to nothing petrol costs. The days of hybrids eating up petrol on a motorway are gone. Its just not like that anymore. Most journeys anywhere are done on the battery and the cars are built to be economical. With the fully electric ID4 you’re looking at around 310 real world miles of range. It’s very unlikely you will ever need a supercharger unless you’re traveling around the country for work. You can see it in the dealers though. They’re done selling diesels and while they’ve been pushing petrol again for the last few years due to emissions all of the major car brands are going fully electric in the next few years. For people doing huge milage they will just adapt their habits, the same way we all change when new technology comes around. Its like when the iPad came out. “Where the hell are the buttons!!!"
Have they gotten rid of the electric tailgate? Scabby b*****ds. My 171 had remote close on the key, gone on my 201 version. They also got rid of the lights on the sunroof in 201. Looks like the entire sunroof is an added extra now. VW need to start thinking about their standard kit again. All the competitors are offering so much more standard kit.
Best SUV on the market.
Fantastic review of the Volkswagen Tiguan! We got a Volkswagen Golf 8 Style 1.5eTSI (brilliant car) in February (on a 3 year lease) but we’ve just extended our family last week with a Cockapoo dog and now the car feels a little cramped all of a sudden😂. So in 2024 we are thinking of getting the next Tiguan which is out in 2023 or 2024 I think🤔
I had a 2018 Tiguan 2.0 which in the US is the Allspace and absolutely loved it. I traded it in for the new 2021 Arteon which I also love
Once ya pop...
The tiguan and the allspace are 2 different vehicles
Love the phone hack. The hack I need now is how to convince my wife that we NEED this Tiguan. Thanks for yet another great review
Thanks for looking!
Mark, Brilliant review. Incredible SUV. And has that VW class others have not. Yes the VW badge. So much storage and a good day to day family vehicle. Yes there are other options but it is the VW 'thing' that makes this a winner. Thanks again. And with added humour, as always.
Volkswagen tiguan-yes
Volkswagen id4- No
Lovely car great review. All round practical everyday car . R line lovely in white. Cheers Nobby.
Many thanks Gareth!
Thanks for the brilliant review, but how does the vw tiguan compare with the new nissan qashqai?
Feels a little more premium but you'll pay for it, the Qashqai has more bits as standard across the range also. I'd also imagine Nissan can get stock on a Qashqai whereas you might have to wait a bit for the Tiguan.
@@NobbyOnCars Thanks. I've driven the Qashqai for the last six years and I'm thinking of trading for a Tiguan later this year. They appear to have similar mpg figures but I'm worried about a drop in driving performance with the Tiguan. The new Qashqai is super quick and I like my speed. You've driven both, what did you think?
@@jtownboy8221 I've a 2022 Qashqai as my family car, 4th one she's had, it's the 1.3 petrol, nippy enough but quick wouldn't be the word at the same time. The 1.5 petrol that VW is 150bhp and is good too!
@@NobbyOnCars Very true but the 2022 Qashqai has an official performance of 156bhp...confusing, not quick but more powerful?
@@jtownboy8221 yes definitely more urgency compared to the last model alright.
Having driven both and every other vw id series vehicle so far, the tiguan would be my first pick and I would not even consider an of their ev line, they are shite. Only thing I don't like is those goofy haptic touch sensitive steering wheel buttons
I just ordered one, 8k discount from dealer due to the chip shortage. Costs less than a used one, considerably less!
Wow.
Wow is that discount still available?
People forget the current Touran. Much more interior space than the Tiguan. I know MPVs are no longer fashionable but if that doesn’t bother you it’s great.
Good point, as you say though, they’re not as desirable these days eh
any dpf problems? the 1.5 tsi is rubbish.
The other thing I think is absolutely absurd is these fake exhaust tips- you can't extend the exhaust pipe one more inch to include going out through the exhaust tip-how stupid and ignorant are these auto makers-again this certainly hasn't reduced the the prices of these vehicles
How did you get a Lapiz blue RLine? I thought that’s only got the R model
Great review, as always!
thank you!
We drive these at work ( blue light emergency service) . It’s pretty decent tbh
Solid enough at higher speeds
@@NobbyOnCars honestly yes. We’ve had a wide variety of cars for response vehicles. These are one of the best . The Skoda Octavia’s we had were fast !
Sorry Nobby but the kodiaq also comes with the 20” alloys great video.
Good point caller! I always think of the Kodiaq as a bigger bus.
I'm really sick and tired of these auto makers doing away with fog lights- they are an important part of a car- in many many cases these new headlights are not enough- I just don't understand why they are trying to phase out fog lights- it sure doesn't change the price of the car and all these non functioning big black areas on the front of these cars is just so damn ugly
I used to own the MK2 Tiguan and it was decent enough. Lovely exterior but dull on the inside and a bit boring to drive. Very roomy and practical though!
Exactly, the target market really won’t care about how it drives (or 99% of them anyway)
No doubt a hugely competent car but so is all the competition ,Hyundai, Peugeot, Ford Opel and maybe less expensive with more on offer as standard spec. It looks kind of dated to me - like some thing from the 90s so it wouldn't be on my shortlist.. The extras thing would annoy me . Good video though.
The competition is fierce alright, no doubt.
It looked great in 2016 when it came out, but I agree it looks dated now and this facelift is a bit shouty. ID4 is a nicer looking car.
Have to admit it is well finished tho' I think I'd go for the equivalent Skoda/Seat as it's be cheaper to buy and have more toys on it. All you're really paying for is the badge. As for going for a petrol version I get the idea that the ID4 would be a better idea but I'm sorry but I think the petrol would be the one I'd go if I wasn't doing the mileage for as charging is an issue, you can fill a petrol/diesel version in about 10 mins, you're not going to fill the ID4 with electricity in the same time let's be honest tho' for me diesel will still be king.
I owned a Diesel 171 Tiguan. Good economy. I changed for a 201 petrol and the petrol costs are a problem. We've decided to change early to an ID4. Skoda is a better looking car but I find them a bit noisy in the cockpit. Seat is a better looking car than the Tiguan but you're right i'd still buy the VW for the badge.
@@jj45678o one question though why did you go from diesel to petrol when you knew it'd be harder on fuel or was it because you weren't doing the miles for a diesel?
@@stevencampbell1150 The price of the Diesel had shot up as they wanted everyone to buy the petrol version and there was all the usual rubbish from the garage that the petrol would be worth more when trading in, which in high and sight has turned out to be true. Diesel cars are definitely on the way out. I think people look at electric cars the wrong way. Yes they don't charge in 5-10mins at a petrol station, but your petrol/diesel car doesnt charge from home. With 500kph of range average in a 77kw electric car it's unlikely you will ever need to use a supercharger these days.
@@jj45678o yes my petrol/diesel car may not charge when I'm away from home but that's because it doesn't need to. I appreciate your point especially with alot of manufacturers turning away from diesel but quoting km figures is useless to me as I live in the north where we use miles and it always looks like more in km in terms of the range when it isn't. Electric cars and/or hybrids are useless on the motorway, they can be used on the motorway but no use conpared to a diesel and it won't be impossible to get one in the future despite any claims to the contrary because for those of us doing the miles diesel is the only way to go.
@@stevencampbell1150 With a plug in Hybrid such as a Cupra Formentor you’re looking at next to nothing petrol costs. The days of hybrids eating up petrol on a motorway are gone. Its just not like that anymore. Most journeys anywhere are done on the battery and the cars are built to be economical. With the fully electric ID4 you’re looking at around 310 real world miles of range. It’s very unlikely you will ever need a supercharger unless you’re traveling around the country for work. You can see it in the dealers though. They’re done selling diesels and while they’ve been pushing petrol again for the last few years due to emissions all of the major car brands are going fully electric in the next few years. For people doing huge milage they will just adapt their habits, the same way we all change when new technology comes around. Its like when the iPad came out. “Where the hell are the buttons!!!"
Good review
Thanks!
Rear seat divider; UK & Ireland "this is where a plank of wood goes", the rest of Europe: "that´s for skis!" lol
😂
I am tempted with one of these or the next Kia Sportage.
Two solid family car options. New Sportage will be interesting I’m sure
What see s me off building these on the website is u spec an r line , then in the options they charge for an r line pack
That sounds like a configuration problem more than anything
That gearbox is inefficient, they should have a manual option
like the phone idea
Handy to keep ‘em quiet
Nothing beats a TDI
except a clogged dpf
@@roadwarrior8560 we’ve had r Tdi in out house, never had dpf issues
Have they gotten rid of the electric tailgate? Scabby b*****ds. My 171 had remote close on the key, gone on my 201 version. They also got rid of the lights on the sunroof in 201. Looks like the entire sunroof is an added extra now. VW need to start thinking about their standard kit again. All the competitors are offering so much more standard kit.
Nice Motor, but price is still too much....
Id4 and id3 no way. I hate all these electric cars
give me one...
Seat ateca
Sure is