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Volkswagen Tiguan 2 facelift

Compact Crossover

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 facelift is a compact crossover in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift, the facelifted Mk2 Tiguan is even uglier, while still limited to a basic suspension seutp.

The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 19%

Pros

Decent engines
Down to very low 1.8L/100km fuel consumption

Cons

Very ugly
Only available with small engines
Horrible suspension setup

What external reviewers found

External score 59%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Fantastic performance
Decent ride quality
Excellent cabin quality

Cons

Lacklustre automatic gearbox
Lack of refinement
Lacklustre ride quality
Not as engaging as some rivals
Lack of personality

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.4 TSI eHybrid DSG

1.5 TSI 130

1.5 TSI 150

1.5 TSI 150 DSG

2.0 TDI 122 DSG

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 DSG

2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TSI 190 4MOTION DSG

2.0 TSI 245 4MOTION DSG

Tiguan R

1.5 TSI 150 DSG R-Line

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION DSG R-Line

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 40% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The diesel version of Volkswagen’s sales chart stalwart has become a bit of a dinosaur. Long gone are the days we’d recommend a diesel SUV for anyone but a private buyer. Non-business buyers will pay £870 in vehicle excise duty alone for the diesel. Reconcile yourself to its shortcomings, and you are likely to find the Tiguan's strong suits to be sufficient compensation.

Pros

Cheap to run
Decent fuel economy

Cons

No mild-hybrid system
Alternatives are more fun to drive
Slightly old-school styling

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Tiguan R is a hot version of Volkswagen's popular Tiguan SUV. Has a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 316bhp. New sports steering wheel with haptic buttons and a new R button placed on one of the multifunction spokes. Adaptive dampers are a crucial part of this car's appeal.

Pros

Powerful engine
Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Not the most fun to drive

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References

^ Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance 2021 UK review. [autocar].
^ New Volkswagen Tiguan R 2020 review. [autoexpress].

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