Volkswagen Tiguan is an affordable, functional SUV By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star If you are shopping for a compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan is definitely worth consideration for a variety of reasons, including its driveability, safety features and its affordable price tag, all of which have made the Tiguan Volkswagen Canada’s best selling vehicle over the past two years. The Tiguan comes in three different trim packages. The base model is the Trendline which starts at $29,255. The mid-trim package is the Comfortline which starts at $34,675 and the fully loaded model is the Highline which starts at $39,575. All three models are powered by a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder, turbo-charged engine that generates 184 hp which allows the Tiguan to accelerate up to highway speeds well enough, but high-speed passing power is modest unless you select the eight-speed automatic Sport mode. While the Trendline is very much a bare bones SUV, the Comfortline comes standard with a number of attractive features including heated front seats; a push button start; rain detecting wipers; 8-way power-adjustable seats; and a user-
friendly 8-inch touchscreen infotainment interface, on which you can access Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps. The Comfortline also comes with a number of driver assist functions such as automatic emergency braking, pedestrian monitoring, blind spot detection and rear traffic alert. With the Highline you also get Park Assist and a 360-degree backup camera. Both upgraded trim packages also come standard with Volkswagen’s 4MOTION AWD system. As for the ride, the Tiguan feels firm, and controlled in normal conditions, while the suspension is forgiving enough to easily cope with Ottawa’s cracked and pothole strewn streets. On the highway, the 2.0 litre fourcylinder engine delivers high marks for gas mileage (8.1L per 100 km) although it suffers when trying to pass slower traffic. Inside the Tiguan is extremely comfortable, offering plenty of head room and ample leg room in the rear seats. Cargo space is limited, however, but then again it is a “compact” SUV. Additional cargo space can be found by folding down the rear seats.
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is a worthy competitor in the highly competitive compact SUV market. STAFF PHOTO In it’s review of the 2019 Tiguan last spring, car.com gave it top marks in comparison to the Honda CR-V, the Toyota RAV4, the Hyundai Tucson and the Nissan Rogue. The vehicle has also received high marks in collision tests especially when equipped with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedes-
trian detection. Overall, the Tiguan makes a perfect second car for the average family and an affordable alternative to the four-door sedan for people with a limited budget. You can test drive the 2019 Tiguan Comfortline at Taylor Creek VW on Trim Road where they have 16 in stock in white, gray and black.
The 2019 Tiguan The weekend warrior.
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