2009 VW Tiguan - Up Close

SwampFoxZ71 · 04-19-2008, 10:03 PM

They had one at the Pittsburgh Auto Show on Friday. They had it roped off but in talking w/ the VW lady, she allowed me and my friend to cross the ropes and take a look. A few impressions:

Great size SUV. Not too big, not too small.

Looks were just right. Not overdone but it had a nice aggressive look to it but also looked like it could handle.

Interior was phenomenal, very comparable to the new Rabbit/GTI/Jetta's (etc) all of which get good praise for thier interiors, This is no exceptoin.

Seats were firm and comfortable, exactly what I'd expect from my VW experience to date.

Site lines in the Tiguan were superb. They did a nice job w/ this in making it so blind spots weren't too bad.

Cargo area was laid out nicely and it appeared to have a full-size spare.

Interior room was also nicely arranged. They managed to maximize the space as they've been doing recently.

Fit and finish were on par if not better than current Rabbit/GTI/Jetta. Quite commendable (on par w/ the new Malibu which was done nicely as well).

Downsides:

Manual not to be offered initially.

Nor will the off-road version (w/ the full skid plates, etc).

Very nice SUV, quite impressive, competitively priced but until the manual and offroad pkg's are out, I won't be getting one.

Just thought I'd pass this along.

zete · 04-19-2008, 10:28 PM

I'm still not liking the weird names.

mystikranger · 04-20-2008, 12:30 AM

I could care less about the name.
The interior design is a huge turnoff.

Can't VW come up with new interior designs? They have the same interiors across the board.

Butz · 04-20-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zete

I'm still not liking the weird names.

It doesn't seem to roll off the tongue, I'm not sure how to pronounce it

SwampFoxZ71 · 04-20-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystikranger

I could care less about the name.
The interior design is a huge turnoff.

Can't VW come up with new interior designs? They have the same interiors across the board.

Irregardless if they're the same or not, they're functional, have better fit and finish than most GM interiors, the materials used feel better to the touch, nothing feels like it will fall off at any moment, and most importantly, no rattles or squeaks after only a few thousand miles.

I do agree the names get kind of funky...

Strapping.Young.Lad · 04-20-2008, 03:33 AM

Is there a TDI version coming out.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-20-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butz

It doesn't seem to roll off the tongue, I'm not sure how to pronounce it

Is it Ti-guan, or Ti-huan???

Bravada · 04-20-2008, 11:34 AM

Tee-goo-one

SwampFoxZ71 · 04-20-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordRules

Is there a TDI version coming out.

Haven't heard of a TDI initially....good question, guess I should've asked the rep from VW but didn't think of it...

04-19-2008, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
SwampFoxZ71 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western PA - Pennsyltuckey Drives: 2006 Colorado Z71 4x4 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Posts: 331	2009 VW Tiguan - Up Close They had one at the Pittsburgh Auto Show on Friday. They had it roped off but in talking w/ the VW lady, she allowed me and my friend to cross the ropes and take a look. A few impressions: Great size SUV. Not too big, not too small. Looks were just right. Not overdone but it had a nice aggressive look to it but also looked like it could handle. Interior was phenomenal, very comparable to the new Rabbit/GTI/Jetta's (etc) all of which get good praise for thier interiors, This is no exceptoin. Seats were firm and comfortable, exactly what I'd expect from my VW experience to date. Site lines in the Tiguan were superb. They did a nice job w/ this in making it so blind spots weren't too bad. Cargo area was laid out nicely and it appeared to have a full-size spare. Interior room was also nicely arranged. They managed to maximize the space as they've been doing recently. Fit and finish were on par if not better than current Rabbit/GTI/Jetta. Quite commendable (on par w/ the new Malibu which was done nicely as well). Downsides: Manual not to be offered initially. Nor will the off-road version (w/ the full skid plates, etc). Very nice SUV, quite impressive, competitively priced but until the manual and offroad pkg's are out, I won't be getting one. Just thought I'd pass this along. __________________ 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2006 Colorado Z71 4x4

04-19-2008, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
zete 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 3,492	Re: 2009 VW Tiguan - Up Close I'm still not liking the weird names.

04-20-2008, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
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04-20-2008, 03:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
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