Volkswagen Tiguan 2021 facelift (ENG) - First Test Drive and Review

Volkswagen Tiguan 2021 is a face-lifted second generation of the popular compact SUV. Volkswagen Tiguan launched in 2007, and since then it sold more than 6 million units worldwide. The Tiguan is the third bestselling SUV globally after the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. Beside the regular Tiguan, there is also the extended wheelbase Allspace with an optional third row of seats.

From the outside we get a new, larger grille, with a larger logo. Apparently this is supposed to look more like the Touareg, or the Atlas. As standard the Tiguan gets LED headlights, and top trim models get the IQ LIGHT MATRIX LEDs. From the back the Tiguan badge is now spread across the tailgate, and AWD models get a 4MOTION badge with modified font.

At launch the face-lifted Volkswagen Tiguan gets a 1.5 TSI engine with 130 or 150 hp, FWD. There’s a 6-speed manual, or a 7-speed double clutch transmission, the latter is an option on the more powerful variant. Depending on the market you may get a bit more choice in the diesel department with output ranging from 122 to 200 hp. The base engine is mated to a 6-speed MT, and comes in FWD only. The 150 and 200 hp motors come with DSG. The 150 hp can be front or AWD, while the 200 hp diesel comes with 4MOTION as standard.

There’s also going to be the eHybrid PHEV with pure electric range around 50 km, and a Tiguan R with a 2-liter 320 hp TSI motor, AWD, and torque vectoring.

The Tiguan comes in basic Tiguan, middle Life, and top Elegance or R-Line trims. The R-Line is not the same at the Tiguan R. The base Tiguan gets things like 17” alloys, LED headlights, multifunction leather steering wheel, proactive passenger protection with front assist, multifunction display, or MIB3 infotainment system with radio and 8 speakers.

↔ Volkswagen Tiguan 2021 dimensions:
✔ length: 4486 mm
✔ width: 1839 mm
✔ height: 1654 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2677 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 615 L

💲 Volkswagen Tiguan 2021: 28 205 euro

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[jpch]

I own a Tiguan and it has been an awesome car, driving on the highway is actually fun, super comfy, compact outside and very spacious on the inside. My favorite thing is how stable it is on snow and bad roads, the AWD is incredibly safe, traction is awesome.

[BunkoreD]

Really wanting to get this new model over here in the states. This new facelift model has got my heart set on it, no doubt!

[christo]

Great car. I am a owner of a 2018 and would not trade it for anything else.

[lady_bex]

Yes we do take our Tiguans off-road in Australia 🇦🇺

[krzysztoferbel]

Jak zwykle Panie Marku robi Pan świetny produkt. Super angielski i merytoryka tematu. W jakiejś mierze dzięki Panu nabyłem Tigusia i jestem bardzo zadowolony.

[paparen]

I have the 2019 Tiguan and I love it. It's small enough to drive around the city but big enough to take my family to trips. I also love the adjustable rear seat when I need Extra cargo space. It's quite and comfortable to drive over long distances.
True, my first option would be the hybrid RAV4, but for tax reasons is a no-no

[AbhinavP-YouTube]

Looks awesome esp in the R variant. Can't wait to drive it.

[ranhanif]

The first video to Deep review New VW Tiguan, good Job Dude.. ty for this review👌👍👍

[fernandovargas]

Thank you for the REal Test Drive, great SUV Tiguan R... more power, etc.

[nintendoatarikiller]

My mother bought a Tiguan. It's very spacious in the back. I'm 182cm and can cross my legs in the back seat. In Canada we get the 2.0TSI with the 8AT and extended wheel base.
The hesitation when moving from a stop is annoying. I leave it in sport mode all the time or if I'm turning in a tricky junction, I brake boost.

That trailer backup assist was a big thing when ford introduced it in the F-150 pickup like 5 years ago

[panturuclaudiu]

I own a T-Roc and it look right now very similar with it, especially the front side.

[Pmjs]

I hired a SEAT Alhambra 2.0TDI DSG 2016 .When I was at roundabouts, parking, reversing etc it would hesitate, stop etc. You'd think the parking brake was stuck on when its actually off.

[SPEAKTHETRUTH...]

They need to make a 1.6 TDI will help on the insurance group and make it cheaper

[telvisl]

In my opinion, you follow the basic rule, don't fix if it ain't broken. All they needed was to hear majority of the complaints about being underpowered..esp for the R. Cosmetology, it's gorgeous..why did they change that?? All they needed to do is to give it more power, that's it.

[ianstewart]

Love Mareks reviews. Like the interior on the R. Shame the rear of the car looks the same as the older one it’s replacing.

[autonewstv]

I miss the days when 3 people would sit in the back to show the space 😭😭😭😭

[igorvyshnianchyn]

Hi Marek! Nice watch! Is that Omega AquaTerra?

[kevinn]

Hey wait! I still have tapes, vinyl LPs, and CDs.... I wish I could play my vinyl in the car. I like your dad. He's cool. That Tiguan R looks fun. Like it's never coming to Canada anyway so I'm still hoping the ID4 AWD will kick it. I wonder if they will have an 8 track tape player option...

[MadMatt]

Hi Marek. The reason for the physical control of the lights is simple: it is mandatory in Germany. Best regards. Matt

[jbs]

Sorry but I won't suggest anyone to buy vw tiguan. I had bad experience with vw and audi group . In January 2018 I purchased nearly new vw tiguan, it had about 6k miles on it and I drove it up to 23k, I ended up selling it in 2020 to a car dealer  I sold the car for very cheap price and it did not even cover my deposit money. How ever when I owned the tiguan I did not get to drive it much, in fact I could not trust the car to travel for long distance as its gearbox started to break down every now and then,   cars front axcel started to make chunky sort of noise, it earned most of miles out of 23k miles just driving  from vw garage to home and then back to garage . It was so annoying that i was paying for an suv but i was driving polo ( courtesy vehicle), i needed a car as i work in healthcare care sector, but my tiguan let me down and decided to break down when covid 19 was on it's peak and my patients needed me the most and I could not get to work because bloody car broke down every day and vw could not facilitate a courtesy vehicle anymore during peak of pandemic . I had to rely on taxi as my car was at vw garage for maintenance  and I was still paying monthly instalment for vw tiguan plus mentally harassment caused by vw tiguan After sale service was also hilarious as when ever I got my car back from vw garage they either scratched interior or exterior or atleast other additional faults . It was my dream car because i worked so long to buy a decent suv for family but I ended up paying more for nightmare, I went to Audi dealer to buy new a6 and there deal was so expensive they did not havw any option to support key worker to buy new car and  that is where  I lost my hope in Audi but on the other hand bmw group managed to hook me up with  a great and cheaper deal on 5 series m port plus model due to my work in healthcare . Finally bmw fulfilled my dreams but unfortunately vw and Audi failed to satisfy a care worker   who sacrifice his life on looking after people in pandemic and have only one dream which is to have a nice and decent car .  
Sorry for negativity.