Volkswagen Tiguan 2012Change

I believe purchasing a VW Tiguan is one of the smartest decision of mine.

The car is reliable and safe. I drove my Tiguan from Toronto to Quebec City this summer. Tiguan is very comfortable for long-distance driving. The seat space inside provide more than enough room for family. The cargo space is also great for family bulk purchase.

First time we drove the Tiguan we were impressed. Very responsive with the 2.0T and handing is very tight. One of the only smaller SUVs we've sat in that has leg room in the back (feet easily slide under the front seats) and has thigh support for longer rides. Expect a little higher maintenance costs if you have it serviced at VW, but worth it for peace of mind.

We in a way impulse bought the car due to a recent accident with the old car and constraints on time but have no regrets on the purchase. For a crossover SUV, 200hp engine making it 30hp more than the rest in the same class, gives it more than enough power to drive. The interior is very nice and comfortable, and 8 way motion adjustment for the seat is an appreciated addition. Although it would be nice to have the feature for both the driver and front passenger as well.

We also added in the technology package which increase the touch screen monitor with GPS and XM, which is definitely something the envy's guests, but the performance of the system, and the UI of the GPS seems so dated that it can be frustrating at times to even bother to use.

Finally, the car feels great on the road, the sport suspensions take some time to get used to but not so bad that I would complain. One thing that makes the car so enjoyable is the handling. Steering on turns feel very calm and natural you do not have to struggle with the wheel and can be more relaxed when driving. The biggest issue is the timing of the transmission going from 1st to 2nd gear feels to be off. The gear shift point is a little longer than I'd like and it sometime that annoys me when I hear it. And another unusual note is occasionally when the car comes to a stop, the engine chokes a little and we will have to get the dealership to look over the matter.

I enjoy it can get in and out of about any situation. very reliable . I wish it had more trunk space as we have 2 small children and to go on a trip it fills the car. My girls like the panoramic sun roof as they can look at the stars and sun. it also has a great retractable sun shade that we can use to cut the heat off of them. It is the most comfortable vehicle that i've ever taken long rides in. and since the cold has arrived the heated seats are a blessing.

The highline was not the model we wanted to purchase as most of the features were not part of our needs. However this was the last model in Toronto and we were tight on time. The purchase of the car was a decision we never looked back at, the extra features proved to be a nice added touch. The performance of the car is the biggest area that I most enjoyed. The handling and steering of the car made it really easy to drive the first time, and the stability of the car makes me enjoy city driving more than highway driving!