2009 Volkswagen Tiguan - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 14 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 volkswagen tiguan Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Volkswagen estimates that the Tiguan can go from zero to 60 mph in fewer than 8 seconds, which would make it one of the quickest compact crossovers available. Its towing capacity of 2,200 pounds, however, is about 1,300 pounds less than V6-powered rivals. Safety: Antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags are all standard. Side airbags for rear passengers are optional. Interior Design and Special Features: In keeping with Volkswagen's reputation for fine cabins, the interior of the Tiguan boasts high-quality materials and... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The cabin is spare but sophisticated. The ambience is quiet and upscale. And it's pretty useful. The rear seat slides back and reclines, making life generally pretty good behind the front seats. When the rear seats are folded the cargo capacity expands to 56.1 cubic feet, relatively vast considering the trucklet's 174.3-inch overall length. Amazingly, VW offers an optional automated parking system -- like that of the Lexus LS 600 -- to help drivers parallel park. If you can't park a 14-foot novelty such as the Tiguan, you should have your license cut into bits and fed to you like cereal... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The touch-screen system includes a 30 gigabyte hard drive that stores data and audio files. The system can play an iPod, a USB thumb drive, an SD card and even those regular compact discs (in CD, DVD and DVD audio formats). There's no reason you can't get your music to play. And if you can't bring along your music, you can find it on Sirius Satellite Radio, which includes a real-time traffic service connected to the navigation system. The second row is very comfortable and includes seats that recline up to 6 inches. There's 40.1 inches of legroom in the front and 35.8 inches in the second... |
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Review: 2009 Volkswagen TiguanSource: MSN Autos...and you can feel the talons come out when it’s driven hard.The AWD system normally sends 90 percent of the engine’s torque to the front wheels, until conditions require more torque to be sent aft. Given the proper circumstances, the system can provide up to 100 percent rear-wheel drive. This makes for an adept all-season performer that can retain its agility in slippery conditions.The 2.0-liter GTI engine feels a bit stressed dealing with the 500 additional pounds of heft in the Tiguan (3,631 lbs. for a 4Motion automatic). The 2.0-liter’s wide torque band provides ample grunt under... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...This system will add $1,990 to the car's cost, but it was a peach to use and provided a couple of really neat options. When navigating, the VW system allowed me to opt for a split-screen mode with the map on one side and the turn-by-turn directions on the other. Nifty! Also, when moved into "band" mode, the touch-screen combined the presets from a variety of sources all on one screen. I was able to store a few FM stations, one AM station and a couple of my favorite satellite stations all on one preset screen. The panoramic sunroof deserves some attention, too; the Tiguan's entire roof is... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is available only with the automatic transmission. Volkswagen calls the Tiguan the GTI of sport-utility vehicles because it has a "fun-to-drive" character. I'm not sure I would go that far, but this crossover has plenty of pep once you dip into the power of the turbocharger. VW has done a great job of creating an engine with ample power right from idle. The Environmental Protection Agency gives the engine a rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A high-mpg diesel would really make Tiguan special. The six-speed automatic shifts nicely and comes with manual controls. Stickshift is available for front-drive Tiguans. DRIVABILITY: For a high-profile vehicle on a short wheelbase, Tiguan handles admirably with no feeling of tippiness in corners. Part of that is due to an advanced multilink independent rear suspension. The ride is firm but never buffeting, and highway cruising is stable and competent. The steering feels precise though light at low speeds, and the four-wheel disc brakes, enhanced with antilock and force distribution, are... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The five-seater has a 40/20/40-split backseat with fore/aft and backrest-tilt adjustments. When they're folded flat, the maximum cargo volume is 53 cubic feet. Unfortunately, the rear seat can't be folded from the cargo area, and moving it forward opens up a crevice in the load floor that can catch small cargo. (Several GM SUVs also have an adjustable backseat, and they eliminate the gap with a plastic bridge.) Available features include a panoramic moonroof, a backup camera, a touch-screen navigation system and a 30GB hard drive for music storage. The navigation system employs a new... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan OverviewSource: CarGurus...Along with the folding rear seats, the front passenger seat also folds flat in case you need to carry longer objects such as skis or plywood. The cargo bay, equipped with tiedowns, starts out at 16.6 cubic feet, but expands to 56.A Prevent and Preserve Safety system consists of 45 different safety features and includes ABS brakes, traction and stability control, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags for both rows. The 16-inch wheels can be replaced with 17- or 18-inch ones. The 2009 Tiguan is also the first SUV to offer optional parking assist that automatically parallel parks for you... |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Antilock brakes are standard, as are the traction control and stability systems. A steel cage surrounds the car's cabin, and there are eight standard airbags just in case things go awry. Unfortunately, the Tiguan's safety ratings weren't available at the time of this review. It's also unfortunate that the Tiguan requires premium gasoline. That hurts, especially with gas prices as high as they are. When I went to fill up my test car and saw that 91-octane price, I was shocked. But other than that, the Tiguan just might be a new classic for those who appreciate subtle beauty - and peace and... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan competes in a very crowded class of vehicles.
Small crossovers like the Honda CR-V are perennial best-sellers because of their smooth rides, reputation for reliability, and flexible interiors.
The CR-V, like the Tiguan, is only available in four-cylinder trim.
Toyota's RAV4 has grown, though, and now offers a V-6 option as well as a third-row seat.
Saturn's Vue was brand-new for 2008, and it's smaller than the CR-V and RAV4, with no third-row seat, but it can be ordered with a gas-electric hybrid powertrain or a powerful V-6 engine.
