New 2022 VW Tiguan review // Some needed updates

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the new 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover. The 2022 Tiguan has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada and in the US, FWD and AWD options are available. You can put regular fuel in this crossover. The redesigned Tiguan has a fresh exterior style with a new front fascia, LED headlights and LED taillights, an available illuminated front grille, standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. R-Line styling is a new edition to the VW lineup with two available trims. It includes, 19” wheels, 20” on the Highline R-Line model, black accents, a sporty front bumper featuring large air intakes, as well as body-colour lower panels and R-Line touches inside and out. In the US, Tiguan models with FWD come with a standard 3rd row, optional for AWD models. In Canada, you can add the third row on all trims for $800 CAD. The Tiguan now comes with standard heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a digital gauge cluster. The Tiguan gets 10.6L/100km, 22 MPG city and 8.0L/100 km, 29 MPG highway. The Tiguan keeps its boxy looking design in this refresh but adds a new front fascia, standard LED headlights and LED taillights plus the edition of R-Line styling with two available trims. It includes, 19”-20” wheels depending on the trim, black accents and a sporty front bumper. Both blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert and front Assist with autonomous emergency braking are standard on the Tiguan. With upgraded materials, available third row seats and new interior colour options with two-tone Noisette leather, this new Tiguan is definitely one to consider. It also has optional ventilated front seats and a 3-zone Climatronic system with a standard heated steering wheel and heated front seats. The Tiguan comes with quite a few standard features like a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, cloth upholstery, a Volkswagen digital cockpit with an 8-inch instrument cluster, a 6.5” touchscreen, Apple Carplay and Android Auto plus 17” wheels. In Canada, the Comfortline trim, one up from the base model has the larger 8” touchscreen, a power tailgate, 10.25” instrument cluster, wireless charger, 8-way power driver’s seat, leatherette seating surfaces and door inserts and 18” wheels. The Comfort R-Line Black Edition is where you’ll find 19” black alloy wheels a panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors and 30 colour ambient lighting, The top Highline R-Line model gets the 20” wheels, chrome window surrounds, an 8-speaker Fender audio system, driver seat memory, heated rear outer seats, leather seating surfaces and ventilated front seats. The Comfortline trim is the “best value” trim for $36,795 CAD. You are missing a few key features like driver seat memory, a panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats ventilated front seats and front and rear parking sensors. Most of those features are only available on the top trim. You can get the panoramic sunroof and front and rear parking sensors on the Comfortline R-Line Black Edition for $39,495 CAD.

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[eganfo]

I love that you addressed the enthusiasts vs. actual buyers. You’re so right about that Zach.

I wasn’t considering this car at all, but it’s seriously growing on me.

[mikeyg]

Swapped my VW Atlas Cross Sport for the new SEL R Line Tig and it is night and day. Had a 2018 Tiguan and HATED it but this 2022 is perfection. Whatever tweaks to the motor and transmission they done has greatly improved the driving.

[Beer]

This tiguan looks so much better esp. with the interior and very luxurious! Great review Andrea and Zack!

[lisaw]

Ya'll are absolutely right about the Rav 4. I work for a Toyota dealership and I find all of their cars to be boring. The only one I like is the Venza. So I'm in the market for a new vehicle soon and torn between the Tiguan and the Cx5. I absolutely dislike that tablet infotainment sticking out of the dash on most vehicles.

[shajum.k]

I have brought a Tiguan .. it is actually fast but when we drive it doesn’t feel like it’s fast .. when I look at the odometer it’s at 75mph .. it may be because of the heaviness .. Car doesn’t feel like it’s going at high speed due to its build quality .. But when we drive a RAV4 we feel like it’s going fast even at 65 mph also I drove CRV .... May be because of japenese build quality .. I even cross checked with speedometer in my phone … it is actually fast … but inside the car it doesn’t feel like … Its a damn smoother ride than other cars .. Trust me guys … Give it a test drive of the car .. that’s my opinion on this car.. and drive quality of Volkswagen is pretty good on highways …

[IvanBosnjak]

My wife got the Tiguan because it’s versatile sliding second row meant we could push it up all the way for our two dogs. That was honestly the most important thing for her, something the others in class couldn’t do, except for the smaller Escape.

On top of that, it drives really well, like a taller Golf - only the CX-5 impressed me more on that mark. And thankfully, I can stretch my legs out pretty well while driving, much more than the Japanese conception.

The real standout surprise was the fuel economy, I can often destroy the EPA estimate and get 6.6-6.8 l/100km on my way to work. It’s a great car, but I’m hoping we see hybrid tech soon to boost those numbers even more. I could take or leave the other changes on the refresh, except for the added seat heating and cooling.

[boa]

You guys earned my sub from the MDX review. Very informative plus a few jokes here and there. Your videos are at the right length. Not too long that they bore us with stats but not too short that we lack information. I extremely like how you guys compare different vehicles in the class and give honest opinions so we can make our decision easier. Thank you for your great work.

[everydayvideos]

We recently bought a 22 Tiguan R Line Black Edition and we LOVE IT, I wish it would be more refined though, I find there's a ton of engine noise on the inside and it's loud, but other than that I've got almost no other complaints!

[genzigzag]

That's an impressive standard features list. Thanks for the review Andrea and Zack!

[TheJupiter]

The Tiguan is awesome...but so is the scenery! Lovely Autumn Leaves...Greetings from the tropical weather of South East Asia

[bobswadley]

I'm a proud owner of a '21 Tiguan R Line Black and I've never understood the knock on this vehicle that it's low on power. I find that it's very quick and punchy. It's interesting that you find the engine to be more refined now. Great review guys!

[brahsumatra]

Picked up a 2023 Highline R-Line based on this review.

[AATom]

You are absolutely right. Most buyers opt for fully loaded R-Line, as its body kit and wheels look so much better than other "Lines". Sorento is Tiguan's most direct rival in this class of 7-seating compact to mid-size tweeter SUV. While Sorento offers better value and reliability, Tiguan handles sportier and has the cachet of a German badge.

BTW, take care during B.C's havoc rain and windstorm. It has been really wild on both days.

[davidsdiamond]

My wife recently upgraded from an '18 Tiguan SE, to a '22 Tiguan SE in Atlantic Blue, and VW has really stepped up their game. I agree that it drives and handles leaps and bounds over the '18. The improvements in the interior are really well appointed. The gearshift took some time to get used to having the PRND on the knob and not on the center console beside it. The hepatic HVAC controls are ok. You can slide them with your finger but it lags a bit, so it's just better to tap it with you finger tip. The controls on the steering wheel is not hepatic, like the R-Line, and are easier to operate because they still retain the tactile buttons. The front end has a more aggressive look to it and the LED headlights are simply outstanding.
Overall, the '22 is well worth owning, and I know my wife will be an owner for years to come. As for me, I have an '18 Atlas SE w/Tech and hope to upgrade to a '22 sometime here in the near future.

[TheGbeecher]

Love my '19 tiguan sel premium...❤
Comfortable and roomy interior, smooth quiet ride and good handling, decent power and great gas ⛽️ mileage...

[kellingtonlink]

Great review. I feel that Volkswagen tends to have a very stoic looking design language on all of their vehicles. And when I purchased my Wife’s VW... it was the design (in/out) and that amazing Fender Audio System that sealed the deal. Thanks for the video and the tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake (a personal favourite).

[ushanmilinda]

We've been debating between the Audi Q3 and the Tiguan for a while now. The issues were that the Q3 is less spacious than we'd like and the Tiguan was a bit sluggish at highway speeds as many had noted (we test-drove both). However, we're thrilled to learn about the major improvement to the driving dynamics. I think this just helped us decide! Now it's time to decide between Comfortline and Comfortline R-Line! Thank you so much and you guys are awesome! Enjoy Niagara on the Lake - try the Brock's Monument (Tower) and Fort George if you get time.

[daviotkelly]

Love the Tiguan and this review just makes me love it even more.

[BarakaGitari]

Saw an R-line with black trim in the waiting room while waiting for a tire change. what a beaut!

[alainbourdon]

You are both so informative. I appreciate you extensive research on every vehicule you try. I just bought a Chevrolet Trailblazer RS 2022. Very satisfied.