The Volkswagen Tiguan can be considered a late entry into the compact Sport Utility Vehicle market. Despite the fact that most of its competitors have already established compact SUV models within their lineups; Volkswagen hopes the Tiguan will be able to successfully attract more customers. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in both all-wheel-drive and front-wheel drive. It is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
The name Tiguan in itself attracts a lot of attention. According to Volkswagen’s marketing department, the name is a marriage of the words “iguana” and “tiger.” This vehicle has been built on same the chassis as the Golf and Jetta. In order to prevent this small SUV from resembling a hopped up Volkswagen Golf, the Tiguan utilizes styling elements that are similar to Volkswagen’s larger SUV, the Touareg. This gives the Tiguan a more aggressive and upscale look when compared to its competitors. The downside of the Tiguan is that it’s less spacious and slightly expensive.
| Starting MSRP: $22,995 | Estimated MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy |
| Available Trims: S, SE, SEL | Base Engine: 2.0L 4 Cylinder |