2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: The Best Affordable SUV

This week I spent some time with the 2021 VW Tiguan S... this particular car was a base trim FWD car, but boy was it the definition of 'bang for buck'. In spite of its low $20k price tag, this thing oozes quality and refinement, and while I'm young enough to admit that I still hold performance/sportiness in the highest regard, I can't disqualify the value proposition that the Tiguan offers.

The 2022 model year brings a facelift, because of this, prospective buyers can look towards a full year of hefty discounts ahead! The VW Tiguan, particularly when under $30k, offers an unrivaled overall package, and for this fact it is my favorite AFFORDABLE compact SUV on the market !!

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Volkswagen means "The PEOPLE's Car" for a reason!

[Reoniz]

Do you guys like the Tiguan more than the CR-V and RAV4 ? LMK!!

[honeybunbadger]

Great review - I really appreciate your chill, informative vibe. Other reviewers just scream at me for 20 min, so please keep it coming!

[crashbandicoot]

Thanks for showing the screenshot of the different trims and prices. That is really helpful!

[cyrus]

I have the 2019 SE for traveling. I also have the GTI. Your presentation is excellent Reo! Your personality is great and lots of good practical realistic information. I’ll subscribe! Keep them coming. Totally agree about the price and being brand new.

[dretech]

Thank you. I learned a great deal about the 2021 Tiguan S, this is really good value for SUV.

[superwiseman]

Well done. Great speaker. (I agree about the GTI !).

[AustinC]

Great review bro you got a new subscriber

[mikeb]

Getting a black Tiguan S tomorrow. Super excited. Glad I found your review. If you use Google maps or Waze while your phone is plugged in does it display the route via Apple CarPlay on the screen? Just thinking of that now.

[bluesam]

u ever do camping in the car? u know where u split for a weekend in to the woods and use the back to sleep in. or by a lake and just relax. i did enjoy your reiew but if u have a large suv does the rear seats lay flat?

[Mike-qyrl]

I have a 2018 se 4motion model and can say this is a great review I am very happy with my purchase and utilize the third row more then I initially expected I would suggest getting an se model for larger center screen and leatherette seats everyone I know who has been in my car believes I spent more on my purchase until I tell them and they are genuinely shocked if anyone is looking to purchase check prices on true car they go for considerably lower then msrp

[davidpanettieri]

I love them! I have the 2020 Tiguan Sel Premium R-line.

[superwiseman]

Good job on the review. I think you hit the main point : you can get a Tiguan SE with sunroof for about $27k + TTL. It's a very roomy, comfortable, and well equiped SUV and it's quite elegant looking and stylish. Compare that to a Forrestor Limited which is more practical but not great looking at a price tage of aroudn $31k . You should also look at the CX-5. You can get a great well equipped, stylish and fun to drive Touring or GT for #28-$30k. Another great deal.

[michelleguerrero]

The review I was looking for 🤟🏼. I have a Jetta but need a bigger vehicle for moving. I’m debating between getting a new Tiguan S or lightly used Q3.

[mailabaje]

Great review Reo.
Can you help me with a quick question? Do the screen work with android and iOS? I use google maps a lot for navigation

[SeanGriffith]

That 3rd row came out of nowhere bruh, def did not see that coming lmao

[michaeldobson]

You missed operation of the third row seats! Everyone wants to see that in action.

[ronaldlife]

You try sliding the second row seat forward a bit (since they have so much space in 2nd row anyway) and sitting in the 3rd row? There is a hump in the 3rd row that gives more headroom.

[mynameisrits]

I like the styling of this over most crossovers but realistically how reliable is it compared to others?

[aaron___]

The q5 has ridiculously large side mirrors. It's like driving a mini F-350. That's the first thing I noticed when test driving one.

[HKSlapActual]

Awesome video bro! I just traded in my 2016 GTi for a 2021 Tiguan yesterday because I have a kid on the way! This suv is perfect and I’m so amazed at the price I got! I’ll HAPPILY be a fucking soccer mom 🤣🤣