Volkswagen Tiguan test drive since 2011 crossover

Test drive Volkswagen Tiguan: Office of Moral

Why test the car that all automobile and non -car editions have already written about?
Answer: Because VW Tiguan deserves constant attention to itself. The model has existed for five years and is in no hurry to change (small adjustments do not count). If the VW did not have to significantly update Tiguan, it means that there was no need for this. If there is no need, it means that they buy a car and so. If the car is bought, then it is good. And if she is good, why not write about her once again?!
 
Outwardly, the car never stood out from the crowd with brightness. But the design will never be boring, it will never be of those called at all times. A sort of solid classic with taste. The first impressions remind of Tuareg, Tiguan looks like a younger brother. In fact, it is the offspring of the Volkswagen family with all kinds shows the desire to be almost as convenient, maneuverable and high -quality as an older brother. And, of course, cheaper.
So, Tiguan changed a little outwardly only in 2012. He acquired more stringent lines and began to look more solid, LED lamps appeared on straightforward headlights, but the dimensions remained the same as five years ago at the first car, which came off the conveyor. The length of the car is 4.5 meters, an altitude of seventy, a width of eighty meters. The seriousness of the image is complemented by the chrome grate of the radiator and the edging of the side glasses, as well as 17-inch alloy disks.
 
The interior of the model also resembles a reduced Touareg version. There are many options, but at the same time, all the buttons are located in the right places, it seems that in this car you drove a thousand times and you do not need to get used to and look for anything. The same thing with preparation for driving: I set up a seat, steering wheel, mirrors and go! Gas and brake pedals (I went to Tiguan with an automatic gearbox) are also more than successful. And if the car slows down softly, but quickly, then you need to get used to the smooth speed of speed on overtaking here, a smoothness atypical for German models is present.
Despite the strict external design, there is a disposable atmosphere of many departments and pockets for road trifles, soft leather, two-zone climate control for front passengers, mirrors in sunscreen visors, a driver’s fatigue recognition system, mechanical adjustment of a driver's seat with a lumbar support, a long distance for The legs of the rear passengers, the washer washer, the navigation system is the only thing that you can complain about the lack of mechanical folding of the lateral mirrors for this you need to turn a special regulator on the driver's door. The complaint on my part caused a manual opening and opening of the luggage door. The innovation of the updated car button on the steering wheel, five years ago there were no these amenities.
VW Tiguan is also good because, in addition to five people, it can easily accommodate a 470-liter trunk of a supermarket and a box with personal things. With folded rear seats, the trunk volume increases already to 1510 liters. Great, right?
And although Tiguan does not have a glass panoramic roof, like a brother-outer, in some aspects he surpassed him. The dimensions modest for the SUV allow you to quickly find a place for parking in a metropolis. Thanks to a high clearance of 20 cm, you can not be afraid to hook the borders side by side or ride it with a belly. As the youngest in the family, Tiguan consumes less the older two -liter diesel car in the city cycle had a consumption of 10.8 l/100 km, but the mixed mode of 7.3 l/100 km almost coincided with the declared manufacturer 7.1 l/100km.
 
On the road, the car was very pleasantly surprised. Firstly, he does not like to ride like a kettle - when crossing the marking without turning indicators, he smoothly returns to the starting lane. Secondly, the car stroke is so smooth that the gear shift is imperceptible. In general, at the wheel of Tiguan, I received a true pleasure from driving on the highway, he drives all 140 horses. In the Tambov region, where the car was traveling, the depth of numerous pits on the highway reached 10 cm and to 30 cm in diameter. The road resembled a minefield, you don’t know in which area there would be no asphalt after 15 meters, and the abundance of such mines did not allow them to pass them all. Tiguan swallowed most at an average speed, in revenge for poor asphalt the car trembled, but did not rattle. With steep slopes, Offroad mode was very useful slowly crawling down, softening the path for its passengers. Noise insulation at a height, at a speed of 160 kilometers, you can talk without raising your voice or quietly listen to your favorite music. Deep puddles and off-road are not afraid of a full-wheel drive car, just like a middle SUV belongs to the class.
How much is such a handsome man now? Not as much as it could be. In 2012, the manufacturer did not increase the cost of the updated model Trend & Fun set with a 1.4 liter gasoline engine, manual transmission, 122 hp, costs from 899,900 rubles. The most expensive car of the Track & Style brand costs from 1,323,000 rubles. For this money, a 2.0 l engine is offered, a six -speed automatic transmission, 140 hp.
Nevertheless, something in Tiguan is changing from year to year of sale decently grow. Take at least our country. In 2010, 82% more cars were sold than in 2009, in 2011, 200% more than in 2010. Tiguan two years ago became the best -selling car in Russia in the VW line. Or maybe nothing changes just the buyer became wiser.
I am sure that Volkswagen will have no need to change the design of the Tiguan brand for a long time. Of course, times and fashion change at an incredible speed, but during the spectacular Peugeot and Nissan Juke there will be admirers of elegant classics, which will always look worthy on the roads.
The cost of the tested car is from 1,323,000 rubles.
   
 

Source: Business car club