2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

24

Combined MPG

7

Seating capacity

185.1” x 66.3”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

4 trims

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan review: Our expert's take


It's been a long time coming, but a redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has landed in the U.S. at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV is overdue for a freshening and it arrives in a big way. Bigger, in fact, than the European version that's already on sale. The U.S.-market Tiguan comes with an extended wheelbase compared with the overseas version and the extra length makes room for an available third row.


The 2018 version measures 185.2 inches long, 10.7 inches longer than the outgoing Tiguan. It's similar in size to the Nissan Rogue (184.5 inches) and Kia Sorento (187.4 inches) and they also have available third rows. Volkswagen maintains there's a little edge built into the Tiguan with a 26-degree approach angle for off-roading.

The Tiguan’s interior design is nearly identical to the GTE Active Concept and the European Tiguan. The extra wheelbase and length are good for up to 57 percent more cargo room than the current model. The second row slides fore/aft 7 inches and folds in a 40/20/40 split. Third-row seating is standard on front-wheel-drive models and optional on all-wheel-drive versions.

Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit is an available reconfigurable instrument display that can show navigation information between the traditional speedometer and tachometer gauges. Keeping up with the technology theme is standard mobile integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which mirror navigation, phone and streaming music to the VW’s multimedia display. Optional equipment includes heated front seats, heated steering wheel, foot-activated power tailgate and panoramic sunroof.

Under the Hood

Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 184 horsepower and 221 pounds-feet of torque, which pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Volkswagen’s 4Motion with Active Control all-wheel drive with four driver-selectable modes for on- and off-road driving is optional.

Safety

The 2018 Tiguan takes its safety content up a notch with the addition of an available forward collision warning system with automatic braking, a popular feature that the Tiguan has been lacking. Other optional safety features are a blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist and an automatic post-collision braking system that automatically brakes after a collision

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior design 4.8
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value for the money 4.7
  • Exterior styling 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8

Most recent consumer reviews

3.0

Comfort -designed by a Gulag Hospitality Director

The seats in this car are awful. They have no padding!, you will be very stiff after a long drive. Would sacrifice a little interior space for more comfortable seats.

5.0

Great car

I’ve had this car since it was new and it’s never let me down Has all the bells and whistles and I would recommend this model car to anyone. Love the ride very smooth.

5.0

good standard features

I have SEL. It has a lot of good features, safety brake, backup camera, alerts when close to a person or object....etc. These features make me feel much safer when driving. The space is adequate for a small family.

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Volkswagen
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
72 months/72,000 miles
Corrosion
84 months/100,000 miles
Powertrain
72 months/72,000 miles
Roadside assistance
36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles/75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles/72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles/75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
Vehicles purchased on or after 1/5/21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs/24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr/12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years/24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification required
100-plus point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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