Is the 2019 VW Tiguan R-Line Black the BETTER Tiguan to BUY?

The VW Tiguan has grown in size from it's redesign. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged engine that is producing 184 HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The R-Line black Edition has some extra touches to help separate this CUV from the crown. On the inside there is plenty of room and a very comfortable interior. Is the 2019 VW Tiguan R-Line Black the CUV you should buy?
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[cyrus]

I just bought one. I keep car wash tokens in the cubby on the dash. And my gym membership tag. And some other trinkets that the sun won’t burn. The Apple car play is great. I love the quiet and smoothness and the seats are great. It has a CD player in the glove box. AC cools the inside super quickly. There are lots of thoughtful engineering benefits I find the longer I drive it. I feel like I spent more money than I did especially with the $5, 000 dealer discount. I wish the armrest was adjustable. I love the huge Map Pockets/Bottle Holders in the door. It also only requires regular gas and not premium. I also appreciate 1-touch up/down on all 4 windows. The doors are heavy and solid. There is also a nozzle that squirts warm water on the back up camera lens that cleans off snow or mud. Many don’t know this. You can also close the windows after getting out of the Tiguan by simply placing your thumb on the door knob dimple, the same dimple that’s used for locking/unlocking. It’s takes about 3 seconds and all windows/moonroof close. Best of all VW includes a 6 year / 72, 000 mile bumper to bumper warranty on the 2019 models so go get yours fast because it will be a 4 year / 50, 000 mile warranty beginning in 2020 with a 2 year scheduled maintenance plan included. Great review! I love that Pyrite Silver which is a new color for VW. Mine is black.

[BDFLFUN]

I drove this and as a previous Mk7 Golf R owner I loved this vehicle even though it had a lot -- LOT -- less power. It is very composed and relaxing to drive, in a good way. It's a civilized ride. Composed, quiet, great cockpit, great seats. I definitely recommend trying it. I would pick this over a BMW 3 series. You can probably chip it to get additional power out of it. I think this is the best thing in VW's lineup currently.

[freeskier]

Just got one for the wife. Didn't tell her the exhausts are fake, and 184 hp is still too much for her. Good review Joe.

[gilrapozasr.]

And thx for your reviews big Joe, you always cover everything needed to know

[leisaanderson]

I'm glad you mentioned the compartment on the dash because I was wondering the entire time what the purpose of the space was built to solve.

[LS]

It’s nice looking but I agree it needs more hp. I wouldn’t get the light colored interior and I’d leave the third row down. Nicely done Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[jameslayco]

Waiting for Joe and his zonk and remember people, he’s 6’0 feet tall. Great review as always!!👏

[tomkaestner]

Hi, I'm from Germany. The car is also made for the German market. There are enough of the 180 HP because the consumption is otherwise much too high, I have the with a diesel engine and without a third row of seats, ideal if you need space.

[chefhomeboiardee]

My favorite features are the panoramic Sun roof, infotainment system, charge pad, and Sport mode.

8:25 is a great place for my shades.

[KingzStringz]

I bought this car and I absolutely love it! It looks incredible! The only downside is the power but there are so many other pros that I'm willing to deal with it. I have a wife and 3 kids with me pretty much at all times so I'm definitely not doing any racing and what not. Also, I saw that he says he wishes you could have the navigation on the gauge cluster but you can! The cluster is extremely customizable! I'm not one bit mad at the purchase and just hit 10 months with it!

[MPownz]

Been here since 400 subs and bought this for my wife after your review Joe !!! Thanks.

[kdarch]

Try it in sport mode for a little extra power. Pull down on the shifter after you put it in drive. Also you can put the nav on the digital display.

[marklewis]

I love how he said, lets hear how those fake exhausts sound, LOL

[mattagui]

How are you buddy, great review. For one can I get the new BMW 3 series my friend?

[garryc]

Good review but a couple things the reviewer said the car doesn't have...but does:
1. Seat memory positions: These can be toggled through when the car is turned on. There are 3 different profiles and can be tied to separate keys.
2. Navigation in the dash: Because this car didn't have the nav card inserted, it wasn't allowed. Once purchased (comes with the car), you can toggle if you want nav on the touch screen, in the center of the dash or on the full dash. You can also place turn by turn in the middle of the tach or speedometer.

[tinacannady]

Great video... I’m considering buying a 2018 or 2019 R Line... what is the difference between SEL and SEL Premium? thanks

[bebanieves]

Owned 8 VWs so far currently own a 2017 Jetta this one is my next one I just can’t decide on color 💖

[michiganballistics]

My 2019 Tiguan SEL has 3 seat memory buttons and an auto dimming mirror. Does getting the R Line actually lose some things?

[THEVWAUDIELECTRICGUY]

Joe. Just bought a SEL PREMIUM Tiguan. Love it. Because of you. Great SUV. But I Agree. Needs just a little more HP but it is good

[dorkultra]

Really weird how it doesn't have an R-line emblem on that tiguan. I've seen a couple around town that had the emblem on the rear