2010 Volkswagen Tiguan consumer reviews

I thought it would be interesting - and others might find it curious - to review our 2010 VW Tiguan SEL after almost 7 years of ownership. In a word, amazing! We ended up with this particular vehicle as my wife was having back problems and we couldn't find a car with seats that could be adjusted to suit her. We both loved the size, quality, features and performance of the Tiguan, but it was necessary to go all the way to the top SEL to get what we wanted. We've never regretted the decision. The car has been almost perfect. Comfort-wise, it's hard to fault. Other than a somewhat awkward seating position (we're both under 5'6" tall), we have no complaints. The car rides very well, is quiet, and has never let us down. We owned the car for almost 5 years before we were able to take advantage of the Bluetooth technology, and we've seldom been anywhere that required using the nav system. The Michelin tires that came as standard equipment were okay, but did nothing to enhance the character of the car. They were excellent the first couple of winters, then their winter performance became just so-so. They rode well, and were quiet, but failed to impart a sense of confident handling. All those issues were resolved when we replaced the Michelins with Continental DWS's. We've replaced the windshield (rock), battery (just in case) and brakes. Other than those items, the car has been trouble-free and totally reliable. Try as we might, we seldom see gas mileage average more than 20 - 21. Of course things improve on the highway but the car is mostly used around town. Better mileage would be nice, as would the use of non-premium fuel, but neither is a "deal breaker" for us. Finally, we've looked at other vehicles recently - Audi Q3 and Q5, etc - yet nothing is tempting us to get rid of our Tiguan. Ours has a beautiful interior - light cream-colored leather with dark brown dash and other accents. VW has since given up on that nicety, all that's available today is all-black or cream-colored with black trim. Shame. Our car has seat memory for 3 drivers, and has electrically folding side mirrors, features unavailable on the Audi Q3, for example, and difficult to find on most competitive offerings. The paint looks no different than the day we brought the car home, the trim is still equally great, and the interior has shown no signs of wear. All in all, I suspect we'll be hanging on to the "Tig" for several more years.

I looked at this car last year, but I just wasn't quite ready to make a purchase since my older car stop running. I like to Tijuan because it is compact and has the sleek look that I like. I love the panaromic sunnroof. It does take primeiumn gas, but that's ok. High performance car. Runs good-----

This is the second Tiguan that we have owned. The first was destroyed in an accident; a testimony to the safety features of the car. The two of us walked away with no long term injuries. Each one had the wide panoramic sky roof; I call it the Jurassic Park window for its view and adding the the riding enjoyment of the rear passengers. We like the size and AWD features for the class of car. The turbo charged engine has plenty of pep and the vision is good. The servicing of parts is well thought out and easy for the do it yourselfer. I would have rated the reliability higher but as a used car it has a couple of minor issues including a bad fuel pump and module issue that the dealer admitted was known but was going to work with us on the post warranty repair. There is also an issue with the back seat beverage holder that breaks and falls apart. More to come on this point. Otherwise we like the size and overall features of storage, drivability of the car and would buy another.

I was looking for a small SUV and I thought that I wanted a Honda CRV. I took one test drive in the CRV and was very underwhelmed. I hadn't even considered a Volkswagen as an option, but when my husband brought it up, we decided to drive by the VW dealership. We both fell in love with the Tiguan right away. We loved how it looked from the outside and inside, and once we drove it I fell in love with how it handles and the turbo engine. It has lots of features that I really like: panoramic sun roof, heated seats, bluetooth connectivity, 6 disc CD changer, Satelite radio compatible, USB connection, and controls on the stearing wheel. 2010 didn't have the navigation system, but I know later models do. The vehicle does require premium fuel, so it may not be the best option for someone looking to save on gas.

When the Tiguan first came out in 2009, I stayed away due to the high sticker price. But now that they are coming off lease, you can get a very good deal on a low mileage used one. I wanted an SE, which is the mid-range trim between the base S and the top-of-the-line (but way overpriced) SEL. The SE is harder to find, but well worth it due to the neat options included and the aluminum roof racks make the Tiguan SE look so much better than the S, which doesn't have any. My only regrets are: - VW did not add HD Radio (free over the air digital radio usually with commercial-free programming) until 2011, but you can buy an adaptor to receive these channels and the programming is amazingly good, at least in Miami. - Gas mileage is not that good, although it has been improved for 2012. All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase.

We've had this car for almost a month, a rental from Enterprise. Its pretty bad. Takes Premium gas, drinks it in the city but does okay on the highway. Acceleration is good but it jumps when you touch the gas. The breaks are touchy too. The interior has serious flaws. There is no arm rest for either driver or front seat passenger, so unless you keep both hands on the wheel your arm will get tired quickly. Seats are not comfortable at all. The car has poor visibility front and rear and blind spots on both sides. I would not recommend this car and thankfully its just a rental.

We bought the VW Tiguan based on the crash test ratings, which are excellent. It handles well, drives likes a care, and is comfortable on long drives. We chose the S model for the value. However, the interior is very, very basic compared to less expensive SUVs. The stereo system is below average. It gets poor gas mileage and we must use premium fuel. In addition, we have had the car to the dealership 3x in the last 3 months due to a horrendous odor whenever we use the air conditioner. Overall, wish another model had similar safety crash rating; we would trade the Tiguan in immediately.

I looked at many vehicles, including the new redesigned BMW X3, EX35 and Audi Q5 by far the VW Tiguan handled and was styled the best!! My wife couldn't be happier and now looks forward to her commute to work. Also when you compare the value for the money it's a no brainer. You get the same feel as any of the above luxury SUVs for $8-$10000 less. We love it!!!!!!!

Balance grasshopper, if what you desire is a incredible SUV go test drive a TIGUAN. Specifically, in my opinion, a Wolfsburg with AWD,18in wheels, sun roof, and mud-flaps/rubber floor mats as options, white with beige leatherette, cost 30 K. Quality gets a A, performance A, styling A, value A, yes I love this perfect size SUV. Why you might ask is this 50 yr old guy so crazy with this auto, VW's thought process is the answer. Have owned many autos over the years and quite a wide variety. VW has created a perfectly balanced SUV with a large pinch of fun. It's time VW brought back the old phrase FARFIGNEWGEIN!

I bought a 2010 Tiquan SEL for my wife. She loves it. We got the Navigation system and it is wonderful and the bluetooth sound is great. We drove the BMW X3, the Mercedes GLK and Toyota RAV 4 and the Tiquan has the best ride of them all. It is solid and quiet and handles great. It is a little on the pricy side but we expect to have it a long time so I guess that is ok.