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Volkswagen Tiguan

The Car Guide rating 3.0/5 60% Detailed ratings
Price $29,795 – $40,195 Payments
Fuel consumption 8.1 – 11.0 L/100km
For 2021, the Tiguan gets a couple of new body colours. The base model comes standard with front-wheel drive, but customers can also opt for an all-wheel drive model. This German compact SUV is motivated by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 184 horsepower through an eight-speed automatic transmission. It stands out from most competitors with the option of a third row. However, towing capacity is limited to 1,500 pounds. A mid-cycle refresh is due for 2022.

The Car Guide rating  60%

Pros

  • Third row option
  • Roomy trunk (provided the third row is not in place)
  • Efficient 4Motion system

Cons

  • Unpleasant 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Not as inspiring as the previous generation model

Global rating

Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 5/10
Overall 5/10

Compact SUVs

Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 5/10
Overall 5/10

What's new in 2021

Addition of new colors. A mid-cycle refresh is scheduled for 2022.

Recalls

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