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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan to write this comprehensive review. Our car experts also drove the Volkswagen Tiguan in Europe and in the U.S., to be able to deliver our definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN STYLING [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "Looks like a smaller version of VW's Touareg 2 midsize SUV" Edmunds: "Bold chrome grille and swoopy headlamp treatment" The Auto Channel: "Clean, graceful, modern and attractive" The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is another fresh statement from a company that is known for its strong styling. Both inside and out, the new VW Tiguan proves to be a hit in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is "your typical sport-utility," according to Edmunds, and for 2009, the Tiguan VW is available in "three trim levels: S, SE and SEL." According to Cars.com, "the [VW] Tiguan looks like a smaller version of VW's Touareg 2 midsize SUV until you step around back, where it looks like the rear end of a Rabbit compact hatchback." Road & Track generally concurs, though it notes the VW Tiguan's exterior ...
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What Edmunds.com says With its European breeding, the new 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan promises a little different flavor in a mostly vanilla class. Pros Peppy turbo engine, composed handling... Read full review
Marketing CSIs examining the Volkswagen Tiguan naming catastrophe need look all the way to Europe, where, as we’ve reported, the name was selected by readers of Germany’s Auto Bild magazine... Read full review
Purchased two weeks ago and have been very happy with the quality and features of the SEL package. It stands out from the competitors with its exterior and interior design. Get many... Read full review
We love the the Tiguan we purchased last May, so we have another on order for my wife (White Gold with the tan leather. Gorgeous!) We spent months driving other cars in the small sports ute... Read full review
I looked at many vehicles from sedans to SUVs before deciding on the Tiguan to replace by Pilot (including the new Pilot). I decided sitting a little higher in traffic and all-wheel drive... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: FWD 4dr Auto S | $24,300 / $22,551 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: FWD 4dr SE | $26,925 / $24,958 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: FWD 4dr SEL | $30,990 / $28,680 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: AWD 4dr SE | $28,875 / $26,946 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: AWD 4dr SEL | $32,940 / $30,668 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: FWD 4dr Man S | $23,200 / $21,455 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan to write this comprehensive review. Our car experts also drove the ... Read full bottom line
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN STYLING [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "Looks like a smaller version of VW's Touareg 2 midsize SUV" Edmunds: "Bold chrome grille and swoopy ... Read full review
for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan from a dealer near you.
2009
MSRP: $23,200 - $32,940
Purchased two weeks ago and have been very happy with the quality and features of the SEL package. It stands out from the competitors with its exterior and... Read more
We love the the Tiguan we purchased last May, so we have another on order for my wife (White Gold with the tan leather. Gorgeous!) We spent months driving... Read more
I looked at many vehicles from sedans to SUVs before deciding on the Tiguan to replace by Pilot (including the new Pilot). I decided sitting a little higher in... Read more
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Tiguan is an ideal small crossover
By PRH | Posted: 12/9/2008
I have owned my Tiguan SE 4 motion for 3 months and it is an incredible car. It is extremely well built, has a high quality interior and handles like a GTI. I think the performance is actually better than what is stated above. The car is very fast and on the highway I typically get between 28.5 and 30 MPG with speeds of between 65-68 MPH. I highly recommend this vehicle.
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