2023 VW Tiguan Review: A large, but just OK crossover
offer three rows in this general size class. Note that cargo space is reduced with the third-row seat, pictured below right.The sole engine option is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four producing 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission directs that power to either the front wheels or the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system available on all trims.
Fuel economy numbers improve by roughly 1 mpg from the previous model year. The front-wheel-drive S gets 24 miles per gallon city, 31 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined, while the other trims are slightly lower at 23/30/26 mpg. The S 4Motion and SE 4Motion models get 22/29/25 mpg. The R-Line 4Motion trim comes in lower at 21/28/24 mpg. These are below what you'd get with the base engines of many competitors, some of which offer even more efficient hybrids.
Once under way, the Tiguan isn’t as boring to drive as its segment suggests. It’s surprisingly light-footed on more dynamic roads. Despite the light steering feel with on-center numbness consistent with most Volkswagens, it's not entirely devoid of enjoyment on a nice stretch of pavement. There’s a bit of softness in the ride, which helps to filter out some of the harder bumps along the way, but it doesn’t get in the way of the Tiguan’s ability for some light frolicking.
The S includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, LED taillights, heated side mirrors, proximity entry and push-button start, a variety of driver assistance tech , six-way manually adjustable front seats, heated front seats, a third row of seating for a total of seven seats, cloth seating surfaces, manual air conditioning, 8-inch Digital Cockpit, and 6.5-inch color infotainment touchscreen.
Also available as options or in higher trims are 4Motion all-wheel drive, alloy wheels up to 20 inches, remote start, adaptive front lighting, a hands-free liftgate, illuminated grille, power panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 15-color ambient lighting, eight-way power driver’s seat with memory, power passenger seat, leatherette or leather seating, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition,...
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