2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Review – Tallahassee, FL

 Performance

With its 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder and 16 valve, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan generates 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,700 rpm. Fuel economy goes up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city*. The six-speed automatic transmission features Sport mode when you want a more responsive racing feel. To improve handling on all kinds of surfaces and in all types of weather, go with the available 4MOTION all-wheel drive. Making every ride smoother is the strut-type front suspension with lower control springs, telescopic camper, coiled springs, and 22-mm anti-roll bar. In the rear is the multilink suspension, also with telescopic dampers, coil springs and an anti-roll bar.

 Interior

The leather-wrapped steering-wheel keeps you focus on the road by containing multiple functions, such as audio controls. Seat up to five passengers on available leather surfaces or heated front seats with leatherette seating surfaces. Fold down the 40/20/40-split seatbacks of the sliding rear seats and maximize your cargo room to 26.8 cubic feet. The carpeted cargo area illuminates with its own compartment light and secures what you want to carry with tie-down hooks and a cargo cover. Check out the back view through the self-dimming rearview mirror with on/off switch. You can even put your sunglasses in their own dedicated holder.

 Features

Wirelessly connect your compatible smartphone with Bluetooth® technology and you can use VW Car-Net® App-Connect to access select apps. Listen to sports broadcasts and podcasts through the touchscreen on the dashboard, locate the hottest new restaurants with a mapping app, and access the people on your contact list by using only your voice. When you want the best in music, upgrade to the available Fender Premium Audio system with nine speakers and a 400-watt app. You'll get all kinds of commercial-free music, talk, news, and sports with SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. VW Car-Net® also lets you unlock your doors by remote, set speed and boundary alerts for teen drivers, and get help during an emergency.

 Safety

To guard all its passengers, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is constructed with a rigid safety cage that diverts crash energy using front and rear crumple zones. High-strength steel in certain exterior body panels improve durability. Seven stability-enhancing systems include Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution for helping to maintain stopping power to Electronic Stability Control for adjusting the throttle and applying corrections to the wheels that require them. If an accident does happen, the Intelligent Crash Response System unlocks the doors, turns off the fuel pump and activates hazard lights, to help you exit the vehicle quickly and warn other drivers.