Life With a New 2020 VW Tiguan | 5 Likes & Dislikes

There's no such thing as the perfect vehicle. After spending a week getting used to living with the 2020 Tiguan, here are things I like and don't like.
Remember, this is subjective and overall I feel that the Tiguan is a great competitor.

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[PrimeAutotainment]

***At **1:50** I said 310 lb-ft of torque for the CR-V...I definitely meant CX-5!*** Whoops. You get the point. Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[mechcavandy]

My wife bought one yesterday. That’s all she needs for what she does.

[thedooktroops]

A couple of things to keep in mind, as far as power and warranty: While torque rating is less, 100% is available at 1500 rpm’s, vs 100% torque at 5500 + rpms with competitors. Additionally, hp is rated to the wheels, not the crank; there is no misleading info. Fun fact: VW also likes to rate their mpg at around 5mi less than their true mpg ratio. And the warranty, while it seems shorter, you get 2 years of free maintenance.. These new VWs are expected to travel up to 10k miles, or 1 year, per oil change. This means that you don’t have to come out of pocket until your 3rd oil change.. These are things that all of their competitors, that you pointed out, can not stack up against. “Under” promise, over deliver is the striving factor of VW, along with higher safety ratings, performance indexes, technology packages, true fuel economy, and luxury feel/look, without the luxury price.

[pulasthimarawanagoda]

At the risk of sounding like a fanboy, I've been owning one for Just over a year. People shopping around should also know about the 7 seat option, eco mode which significantly reduces the fuel consumption and the sport mode too. I test drove rav 4 and you can't just compare the driving pleasure you get from tiguan. The media player is so smooth and im loving the Google auto on it. As you mentioned too, the only thing I don't like so far is the headlights, I mean what was vw thinking. Its been awhile but its still eye candy to me😀

[LoTadd]

I got the 2020 SE and the only thing I do not like is the headlights. Thankfully, there are more and more kits that are coming out to replace the OEM ones with LED's without paying 1000$ per headlight using VW's assembly. I just subbed out my bulbs for high performance ones for now and will eventually gets those mods in place.

[AllenSeftelMD]

Nice review. Very fair. Thank you!!

[MoNoK]

My likes: the interior (very nice)
My dislikes: everything else
Excellent breakdown my friend 👍

[bferguson]

We have a 2020 Tiguan with the 4 Motion AWD. We've been quite satisfied with it in everyday driving and on interstate trips. It is true that "stoplight racer" 0-60 numbers are not impressive but in everyday driving it is adequate. Mileage has been good on the interstate, and the torque is good for mountain driving. As a previous poster mentioned, the torque comes on at lower RPM's, and driving the steepest mountain grades in Utah was no problem. The seats are supportive and comfortable on long trips and the backseat legroom is generous. Another plus is the transmission, which is not a CVT.

[joshua]

I own a Tiguan and love it! There’s also a little storage drawer that opens up on the left side of the steering wheel and down a little bit, sorry of a coin holder or whatever small things you want to secure out of sight. I took mine from Oklahoma to California and back and it performed flawlessly!

[CRVgarage]

Thanks Nolan. The only complaint I have is the headlights. Btw I'm 6ft 3" & love my Tiguan fwd.

[OleMisss]

I have a 2020 Tiguan. APR reflash will unlock launch control, and a good 40ish whp 50 wheel torque. Does a lot to the engine and the transmission wakes up as well.

[TommyG]

My 2020 Tiguan is averaging 26 to 27 on the open rd it always around 31 to 33 now that's driving it very easy. Headlights absolutely could be better, handling and ride qualities are excelent. NO regrets buying this vehicle, I agree dropping the better warranty did suck. But I'm still ok with it.

[Johan]

Should test the european enginues. 190/240hp and pretty efficient. It's mindboogling how US market for the small TSI engine only.

[Pianomannotes]

In Oz we have 5 years, unlimited kilometre warranty. We don't need heated anything. :-) The little dash storage compartment has a nice spring-loaded lid. The standard range (made in Germany) is all 5-seats. Only 7 seats in the Allspace models (not made in Germany). I took delivery of a 110TSI Trendline, 2-wheel drive, yesterday and I'm loving it! (And I had a Mercedes C250 CGI before.)

[jorn]

Just a heads up, I own a 2020 Tiguan SE AWD and put 10k miles on it. The EPA fuel economy ratings are way off, my car has gotten 31mpg average of the course of its life with about %70 highway %30 City driving

[tpugca]

have you done an Atlas yet? I'm considering an Atlas or Telluride like to hear what you like/dislike about Atlas

[leedorey]

I currently run the 2019 Match. Basically a run out edition car. I have the 150 diesel 4 motion. Agree about the headlights which is why I'm upgrading to the R Line in two months. The adaptive LED lights are the nuts.

[sammyadams]

So well done! This man is so articulate and clear, I am SUV shopping and this was very helpful. Thanks

[charlieb]

I have the older gen Tiguan and will be upgrading to the new one soon. VW under reports it’s fuel efficiency and power numbers. Officially my 2014 makes 200hp and 210ftlbs of tq to the wheels however when on the dyno it does 213hp and 218 tq. These are great vehicles and they drive much better than their competitors

[LeoTheShortGuy]

Very nice. It is hot and sunny in Seattle.