Cylinder deactivation is an excellent way to achieve higher fuel economy from larger-displacement V-6 and V-8 engines. By shutting down fuel supply to select cylinders when... September 2, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 3
The Volkswagen Tiguan has only been in production for a little over three years but a facelift for the compact SUV has been launched in Europe and is set to arrive in the... February 17, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Due to arrive at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the facelifted 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan appears to have been leaked--briefly--this morning via the carmaker's German site. The... February 3, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
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Not to be outdone by rivals Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Porsche has announced it too, will be delivering a compact SUV to market. Named Cajun, the vehicle will be based on... November 30, 2010 by Lyndon Conrad Bell 1
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.