2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Rating from relee

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Bought used for a good price and had about a month now...I put on a lot of miles and have enjoyed the quality of a VW. Best car I have ever owned. So far everything works and no problems. Use it for work and will be testing the longevity and reliability. Really like the motor, handling and looks. Everything you touch seems to be engineered a cut above what is needed. I would recommend based on what I have experienced...."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Tig driver

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I bought a 2011 Tiguan S 4 motion as a certified used vehicle in Feb 2013. The first day I had the car I noticed that the bulb burned out indicator was lit. Since I had just bought it the day before I took it to the dealer. It turns out that the fuse panel had a slot that was melted due to a bad contact. Took 3 days to get the part and it was fixed; however, now I am getting an intermittent bulb out indicator when the temperature warms up and it is sunny out. The only other electrical complaint is that the blue tooth interface is slow and buggy. The cargo space is limited; however, the rear seats move forward to expand this. The automatic transmission shifting program takes some getting used to. The car is sometimes in too high of a gear when going 25-35 MPH. Giving the accelerator a gentle tap will cause it to downshift and alleviate the problem. Having said that, the car looks awesome, has a very solid build quality, and is a joy to drive. The turbo gives it great acceleration. It is extremely comfortable. I bought the car because of the good experience we had with my wife's 2007 Jetta. While still clearly superior to Japanese or American build quality and styling, VW quality and reliability has been going down slightly since 2007. Overall, I recommend the car. The styling and joy of driving it make up for the electrical issues."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Tiguan Owner

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love the way it handles and the quick pick up. Easy to park. The overall size of the SUV is perfect. Works for 1, 2 or 4 passengers. My only complaint is fresh air flow. I don't like having on AC unless I really need it. However, with the design of this vehicle when you have just the fan on it blows warm air in. Having one window down creates weird noise in car. Don't like having to have driving lights on all the time either. Bluetooth works wells but manuel difficult to follow even for my husband an engineer."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Me

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I've only been driving it for a couple of months now, but I love my Tiguan! It looks great, and it quite zippy. The only downside, these days anyway, is that it wants high-octane fuel."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from VDUB GURL

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've owned my Tiguan for 8 months now. It's a SE with navigation and panoramic roof. I traded in my 2008 Passat wagon for this vehicle. I have been driving VW's since I was 16 yrs old (wow, that's 40 years!) so I may be biased. I love all the features of my Tiguan...it's really easy for me to get in and out of as I am a amputee. Actually that was the main reason I went from my Passat to a SUV. It was a transition going from from my cushy Passat wagon to the Tiguan. Now, I have to say the only thing I miss is the trunk space. I took off the cover for the trunk in my Tiguan and it's much better. I love the 2.0 turbo...love that I can shift the automatic because I miss my manual shift. I use the auto hold when I'm in traffic..great feature. Even though I am an amputee I have no problems driving my Tiguan without special controls. Awesome vehicle!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from GeekyCarGuy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had the 2011 model for one month and I love it. The ride is very comfortable, but handling is still sporty. The 6 spd automatic transmission is very smooth. I have been averaging 26mpg in combined highway/city driving. The turbo charged engine is what separates this car from similar vehicles. There is some wind noise at highway speeds, but other than that I have no negatives for this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Car Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love my Tiguan! it really feels like an Audi inside. Very high end feel. Every time I get into my car, I feel so proud to be driving such a fantastic car. I receive a lot of looks and compliments!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from MNJeff

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This was a new car for our daughter (17 yo) after Mom totaled her 2002 Land Cruiser (hit a deer). There was almost NO price flexibility due to supply issues from Japan and impacting VW production schedule. But, aside from a few 'wishes' is a great car (we got the top of the line version). NO Garage Door opener HomeLink? In a $40k+ car?? The radio/nav/climate interface is a bit klugey, but liveable. Uses premium gas--didn't know that, and not a big deal, but it does add to the cost. Very nice ride--very quiet inside--good in the snow (even tho we have had little of that this year, so maybe a bit early to tell until we get 14" or something!), and a HUGE sunroof! Safe, too, a good thing for a teenager, even if she's a great driver. Its always the other guy you need to look out for!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Tina Tiguan

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The only thing I do not like about my Tiguan is the rear doors always lock and have to be manually opened by the driver or by the power lock. If I jump out of the car quickly, the rear passengers are not able to readily open their doors without manually using the power lock. This is when the childlock feature is turned off! In every other car I have ever driven, all doors unlocked when the car was put in park."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Double Digit New Car Buyer

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"Bought a 2011 Tiguan SEL Premium to replace a 2008 Highlander Ltd. No longer needed the Highlander for towing or passenger hauling. The Tiguan is easily the most refined in its class - We drove ALL competitors (8 in total) and the Tiguan was easily the winner. Quiet at highway speeds, a great combo of sport and comfort and a lot more personality in the venerable 2.0TSI VW engine than comparable lumps from Honda, Toyota et al. You will pay a slight mileage penalty but we are easily exceeding the rated 19/25 mpg. Mixed driving is 21-22 mpg and road trips 26-27 real world mpg. Great deals WELL below invoice on the 2011s was an influencer as was the desire to get the 2011 vs 2012 equipment. Didn't want to deal with the 19 in wheels on the 2012 (vs 18s on the 2011 SEL). Options on the SEL with Dynaudio and RNS510 Nav are too numerous to mention but cornering lights as well as automatic wipers are favorites so far. Memory seating is a big plus as well. The KESSY keyless is excellent also (no external buttons like most keyless systems). One issue at 3,000 miles as the Throttle Position Sensor failed and required replacement. Having owned several recent German vehicles, there is no denying that electrical gremlins still exist in greater quantities than in Asian vehicles. Truth be told, this is a stop gap vehicle as we are awaiting 2014-2015 for a small diesel SUV (from VW, Audi, Mazda i.e. CX-5, etc). Overall, a big improvement vs the lifeless Highlander (Toyota continues to make cars for people that hate driving - although the new FT-86 brings new hope - thanks to Subaru being involved). The Tiguan is really more in the class of an Acura MDX or even an Audi Q5. Drive one back to back with a RAV4, CR-V or Tucson and I'm pretty sure you'll what to find the extra coin for a Tiguan (plus a little extra, extra for premium gas and a few less mpgs)."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting