2019 VW Tiguan 4Motion Offroad Review

The 2019 Tiguan 4Motion SEL Premium is available with the 5th Generation Haldex All-Wheel Drive System. Is it any good in challenging offroad situations? Ryan puts it to the test -- can the Tiguan survive the Rock Trail? Plus, details on how the AWD system works.

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[afcgeo]

The way that these open center differential cars deliver “up to” 100% of torque to the rear is the same way they deliver the torque to the opposite wheel on an axle: by braking the slipping wheels. So... if both front wheels are slipping, traction control should brake them, sending the torque to the rear instead. It will only theoretically send 100% to the rear. In reality it will likely max out around 95-97%. It’s actually a better system than a locked center differential, which will only send 50% to each axle.

[TurboChecker]

In germany we got the tiguan with a 2.0l TDI with 240hp thats a really good engine for this car and we also got lane assist for the tiguan and it works great.

[cameronr]

I have a 2019 tiguan se with 4motion and it is an absolute beast in the snow. I was driving through 2 foot of snow and I didnt slide or bog down even once. And that was with stock all season tires.

[mechcavandy]

My wife bought one yesterday. We live in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. This is all she needs. For more rugged stuff, I have a my Toyota Tundra SS Off Road. 👍🏻👍🏻

[elitexcomputing]

I loved watching you figure out the hill descent engages like I had to in my AllTrack!

[juanr.rodriguez]

Very cool video. I love to see the capabilities of my 2019 SEL premium Tiguan! 👍👍

[paulcolmer]

Great to see a practical review of a Tiguan on loose stones, gravel .I have a hi output twin turbo Diesel Tiguan in the uk. On the same tyres and with 4motion it has coped with snow and mud very well, plus the Scorpions are a pretty good fast road tyre too.

[brettpanzer]

I just got a 2019 Alltrack and took it through snow a few weeks ago for the first time. It handled better than my Outback on ice and snow. I was intentionally driving poorly to lose control but it just wouldn’t give up grip. It eats standing water like nothing. The Outback has noticeable power loss when driving through heavy PNW rain. Very satisfied with my VW and Haldex 5.

[MilindSabarad]

Very useful review. Thank you for testing it offroad, we are getting a new 2019 Tiguan and helps us understand it's limitations offroad

[funnybeingme]

Torque matters more than horsepower when going off road at slow speeds.

[federicobertagna]

Thanks for this review, I think I almost convinced now btw this one and the other one in my shortlist. You did a very good job indeed, well done!

[Timrus]

Thanks man your awd tests are the best

[FRob]

Got this same vehicle but in the R line trim and I must say in the snow it's a charm to drive, even in 2 feet deep. Btw you can have your map in the dash screen, in the off-road mode, you can actually see what your wheels are doing and the degree angle of them.

[urbanacje]

good test and Tiguans seems capable of driving a little bitt off road. That’s all it’s owners will need from time to time (if ever).

[senraj]

Thanks for this video, I really wanted to see this off-road capability, not like I am going to do off road with my Tiguan highline but u never know the navigator can sometimes take to u to some shiti gravel roads. But I did go a couple of times on gravel roads and boy it still feels so comfortable at 50-60 kmph

[marcelbrideau]

Very impressive, I just bought my 2019 highline and learning more and more about theses features that are so great. Thanks for your great vidéos, surely helpping me to learn more although this is my 10th VW but ghis is my best one

[cyrus]

I own a 2019 and absolutely love it more all the time! Mine is the platinum gray color and it’s very capable. It’s not fast as everyone points out but I’m honestly never lacking power once I get going. It is a little slow off the line. On rare occasions I do feel like I’m pushing the throttle and not a lot is going on. It’s okay I’m used to it. I compared the Rav-4 and it felt painfully slow. That’s the only slight complaint I have but the 2.0 and 8- speed transmission are smooth and work well together. I usually drive my Tiguan in manual mode anyway. It’s quiet and the seats are terrific and the big glass 8” touch screen with satellite radio are a pleasure to use and look it. The Tiguan even rocks a CD player so I carry some old CD’s with me! I have the 3rd row seat which is only large enuff for my little nieces & nephews under 10. The long VW Warranty is great too! I made need it if the turbo gives out in the first 6 years but I’ll probably trade for the Atlas Cross Sport in 2-3 years. I recommend Tiguan over Honda CR-4. The Mazda CX-5 was my top choice until I drove over to the VW store by chance. Once I stepped into this Tiguan and drove it I was sold! One of the best all around vehicles I’ve ever owned besides the Honda Ridgeline. And I’m loving cargo capacity with the 3rd row usually hidden away. And this car doesn’t require premium fuel.

[kavehoskoui]

Needs better AT tires for these tests. But as always, best reviews on youtube! Thank you. 🇨🇦

[gtr]

I subscribed as soon as you asked if we should do the bonus round 😆🙏🏼

[jpch]

Incredible vehicle and so underrated, pretty much one of the best in class in terms of driving, quality, practicality, safety, and AWD, the 4Motion system is flawless in light snow/off road, people with CRV/Sportage/Rav4 will be stuck and you will drive like there is nothing on the road, I speak from experience.Compared to the new Rav4 Hybrid the Tiguan is like 10 times better off road.