2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 SEL R Line: Start Up, Test Drive, Walkaround, POV and Review

👋 In todays review we take a look at the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan! This is the SEL trim level with the R-line package! For right around $40K, this is a very nice SUV that has a lot to offer! From all the technology, to the comfortable ride and the amount of space, it's hard to not like what's available! The exterior on this model has a great look and color! The exterior lines are very similar to that of it's sister company Audi, along with most of the interior components! The interior has a nice design to it and great materials! The technology is easy to use and laid out well! Over the week that I had this 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, I thought it was a very nice SUV to be in. After a few hours of driving, it's a little stiff feeling. I wish the seats were a bit longer under my knees, but that's a personal preference. It's a quiet driving SUV on the highway and smooth too! Overall, for the price, you have a great SUV option to go with and if you are looking at an Audi, but want something that is a bit cheaper in price, the Volkswagen is the answer to that question!

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[DaveDVideoMaker]

In Europe, we get a more powerful Tiguan, the Tiguan R.
It has 315hp and 310lbft of torque, turning the four wheels via a 7DCT. 0-62 takes 4.9 seconds.

It’s quite a shame you don’t get the Tiguan R in the states. Well, considering that the Tiguan R is based on the European spec Tiguan, it’s sadly not sold there. I think Volkswagen should make an R model exclusive to the Americas, either a Taos R using the same engine as the T-Roc R (2.0 TSI 296hp / 295lbft) or a Tiguan R based on the US-spec Tiguan.

[Theonestrongbusleader]

This is my 1st Volkswagen to get one bro.

[keithkiser]

I've had mine for a little over a month, and love it.

[reynaldocordero]

5 Star 🌟 review. I'll just add. That the touchscreen is also operated by hand motion. Swipe your hand left or right in front of the screen. To turn to next or previous page. Also I heard to get a more robust Tiguan. You have to shop Audi for the Q3. Fun fact I also heard from a Volkswagen car salesman. That the Q3 powertrain is the Tiguan R. Tiguan R that is only sold in Europe. But in the States as the Audi Q3. Allegedly. 😊

[bethocm]

Quiero comprar una en México y ya me vi todos los reviews que quería en español. Entonces decidí ver uno en inglés, el tuyo. Y vaya mala sorpresa que me llevé. La versión estadounidense de Tiguan está mucho, pero muchísimo más equipada que en México y lo peor es que cuesta menos ya con los impuestos incluidos (¡Y se fabrica en México!). Además que en México nos cobran un APR de más de 24% si es que la quieres financiar. Que ganas de irme a Estados Unidos a comprarme una, pero las leyes mexicanas no lo permiten. De todas formas muy buen video. Muy completo. Sigo en shock.

[rteitel]

I really love the looks of this trim of the Tiguan. Really a well balanced and clean design. If only it had a few more horses! Guess the folks at Audi won't allow it. Atlantic Blue Sel R FTW!

[JLEELEW]

I have a 2022 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line, and I must say that I don't see much of a difference with the 2023 line. It's like I have the same exact car! (I actually like that, though. 😊) One of the reasons why I went with VW is because they do not change the body of their vehicles much compared to other brands.

Anyhow, this was a really great review! I was reminded of the different amenities that my 2022 can do. 😊

[isimonsez]

I wish they’d give any R line product, R type of power. Like the Golf R. 6:42 they dropped the touch sensitive lock pad to an actual button?

[cbruno]

I love this spec and everything else about it!! Only problem is it’s powertrain is so underpowered even if they bumped it up to 250hp like the mazda cx30 and cx5

[tobyreinhardt]

Great review! I like it even more now.

[AnujSharma-guis]

How is it the Jetta SE gets rear heated seats but Tiguan SEL R does not ? ALso paddle shifters would be nice for a R trim. And they restrict you now where you cant get 7 seats with AWD, only one or the other. I considered it but for above reasons will now look to Mazda 3.3 Turbo instead.

[redfury]

I love the look of these but it really needs more power. I’m not paying 40k for 180hp

[budalanemac]

Apr tuning will give it 260+ horses for arround 400$ or less... no parts needed

[hypnotoad]

Of course the $48, 000 you're referring to is not for compact SUV's which the Tiguan is. The Tiguan is near the top end for compact SUV's.

[BrokenAdam]

I wanna see the rear yellow turn signals on the Tiguan! Does it have a rear fog light? Yellow rear turn signals are a lot safer than red.

[HighGear]

I get between 26-31 on the highway with my Atlas front drive with the 2.0.
I sure don't get the supposed advantage of efficiency with the Buddack engine.
I get the lower power though that's why it takes 9 seconds or more to hit 60.
That is slow, with the regular 2.0 you would get sub 7 sec (0-60).
My Atlas could beat this towing a boat.

[guthrie]

I don't think 162 mph for the US just the EU. But I do know it will do 114 without a problem.

[BeastSpedUP]

The center screen should be at the top

[williamblackstock]

I do think that the newer VW's are nice looking rides, but thats all I don't buy them for the fact that there not as reliable and dependable as the past. I know because 3 different people had VW'S and they won't nothing but problems. They look great.. but there not for me. And I will say all new cars today probably will have some type of issue with it's electronics sensors because of all the computer stuff on them no adays. I have always been a Honda and Toyota guy.

[TaySo_Real]

I like but a 2013 buick has more horsepower than that.. come on volkswagen.