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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Trim: Highline
by Hartia on 01-18-2013
Amazing handling, but spotty transmission.
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.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Trim: Highline
by Hartia on 11-14-2012
Great handling.
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!
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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