The Germans have always been distinguished by the quality and safety of their cars. What do you think? The German auto industry deserves respect and special attention. Most of the famous brands began their existence in Germany. And now it’s customary to say that a car released from the German conveyor is power and comfort in one whole.
People are divided into different categories of car lovers. Someone prefers a sedan, someone needs a family wagon or a hatchback, and someone will give everything for the coupe. But from time immemorial, there were those citizens who loved tall and big cars. SUVs with all-wheel drive or even minivans, since it is many times more convenient if your car is able to get out of even the most difficult situations. Today we’ll talk about crossovers. And the main topic of this article will be the Volkswagen-Tiguan crossover, its shortcomings and reviews.
Bit of history
In the fall of 1933, the Volkswagen concern took its start. Three Germans - Jacob Verlin, Ferdinand Porsche and Adolf Hitler - decided to release a small, but strong and reliable car, which will be quite inexpensive. The concern was named Volkswagen, which means “people's car”. In May 1938, the first stone was laid in the construction of the plant. The Volkswagen car was supposed to personify the new Germany.
A lot of trial models came out before Volkswagen released a permanent and unique classic. The progenitor of the new model generation of cars can safely be considered a Volkswagen Passat. The front-wheel drive car was released in 1973 with different engine volumes. Starting from 1.3 and ending with 1.6.
In 1974, everyone’s favorite first Volkswagen Golf went on sale. An economical, safe and budget car model for the modern times of that time fits perfectly into the society of motorists. At the beginning of 1975, a relative appeared at Golf, Volkswagen Polo, which is comfortable and practical to this day.
In 2002, the concern released the second in its history SUV. His name was "Volkswagen-Tuareg." Power and strength in the classic Volkswagen. But in 2007, the concern began production of the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover. Owner reviews we will consider in the future. So we got to our hero.
But before ...
The logo of the concern has been changing throughout the entire time. But at the moment he has accepted his laconic and pleasant image. The emblem of the city of Wolfsburg, which meant a wolf, became the first emblem after the end of World War II. But in order for the car to be sold in other countries, the logo had to be modified. The letters V and W in the circle familiar to us are the new emblem. Presumably the creator of the emblem is Franz Xavier Remspiss, who was an employee of Porsche. Now the Volkswagen logo consists of white and blue colors.
Volkswagen Tiguan: owner reviews and specifications
And now let's talk directly about the Tiguan itself. The name of this car takes its education from the words tiger and iguana, tiger and iguana. He is the first crossover Volkswagen compact size. Sweeping wheel arches, an elongated hood and straight struts. Athletic design and German quality come together in one car. In total, “Tiguan” has three configurations. About them a little later.
What is nice for a crossover - it “eats” only 6 liters per 100 km. But this, of course, is the minimum configuration with a diesel engine. In addition, reviews of the Volkswagen Tiguan diesel are laudatory. This is an incredibly amazing moment, especially for this time period. For gasoline is only becoming more expensive every year. For its configuration, according to reviews, the Volkswagen Tiguan has an ideal chassis. It is correctly adjusted. The maneuverability of the car and its management achieve high performance.
The suspension has different settings, all this, of course, depends on the year of manufacture of the car and its model. For example, the off-road version of the car will be more passable than the city version. The volume of engines "Volkswagen" varies from 1.4 to 2.0, with a capacity of 122 to 200 liters. from. respectively. Cars have a mechanical, robotic and automatic gearbox. There is front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive for urban residents and lovers of dirt. Disc rear brakes and an independent spring make it resistant to our roads and confident with sharp braking.
Assembly place
There are several factories where the new German Volkswagen Tiguan crossover is going: European, French, and, of course, German. All these plants are perfectly functioning and contain most of the new machinery for assembling machines.
As for Russia, our Tiguan is produced at the Kaluga plant. Incidentally, this plant is equipped with the latest technology, as in other countries. The production of Tiguan in Kaluga began in 2007. He is one of the first crossovers that began to be assembled in our country. According to plant employees, they almost do not have to work with their hands. Most of the time they simply observe the operation of robotic systems.
Currently, the Kaluga plant is assembling such car models as Volkswagen Polo, Tiguan and Skoda Rapid, as well as EA 211 series gasoline engines. According to statistics, the plant produces more than 200 thousand cars and 150 a year. thousand engines.
The first generation of crossover
The first generation Volkswagen Tiguan reviews are pretty good. Production began in 2007 and continued until 2016. In Russia, this car came in two trim levels - with a gasoline and diesel engine. Moreover, the diesel version was a turbo engine. Front and rear wheel drive were also offered. What can I say about the American market where the word "Limited" is added to the name of the car. This car comes only with a gasoline engine of 2.0 and a capacity of 200 liters. with., in addition, he has a six-speed automatic transmission.
The second generation of "Tiguan"
According to reviews, the Volkswagen Tiguan of the second generation is more interesting and comfortable than the first. He received a huge number of changes in appearance. For example, the headlights, the radiator grill, the hood cover have changed. The bumper and design of the disks have changed. The car began to look more aggressive and expensive.
The boring interior of the “Tiguan” of the first generation was replaced by a bright and interesting design in the second generation of cars. New upholstery colors and additional features will conquer you.
Feedback on the Volkswagen Tiguan engine is quite positive. Diesel and gasoline units with a seven-speed robot, as well as six-speed mechanics and a similar automatic machine. There is also more power. Now the maximum number of horses is 240.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 Changes and reviews
The 2017 model has acquired several changes and improvements. It is worth noting that in the stock configuration there is no winter tires. This is sad, especially if you buy it in late autumn. Instead of a full spare wheel there is a “dokatka”, the trunk is unimportant. And the seat adjustment is very upsetting, because even in the luxury version it is mechanical. Is this possible for a car in 2017?
Fairly unpleasant dynamics for the car of this model year. The car accelerates very slowly. In connection with this aspect, it becomes difficult to overtake other cars. Reviews of the Volkswagen Tiguan sound insulation can be said to be critical. The owners of this car say that even full-time acoustics do not drown out sounds from the street. Highly bright dashboard. Particularly sensitive people, it can distract from the road.
Another unpleasant drawback is the illiterate autostart system. Unfortunately, the car can only be warmed up for three days out of five. Which gives discomfort to those who travel to work every morning. According to the owners, the diesel 2018-2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has problems with the speedometer. They say that the counter shows more than the car drove. This is actually very strange.
Disappointment after several thousand kilometers
The reviews describe rare cases. So, the happiness of some Volkswagen Tiguan owners did not last long. Already after a couple of months, problems with a new car fell on my head. It began with the fact that after a run of 3-3.5 thousand kilometers “Tiguan” began to give an engine error. And the engine itself began to work unevenly in the cold. Accordingly, all this causes great disappointment, given that the car is completely new.
Someone’s worse. Automatic transmission on the new Tiguan began to “kick”. Which, of course, makes owners immediately doubt the reliability of the car. The most interesting thing is that many owners of this model have similar problems.
Feedback on the mechanics of the Volkswagen Tiguan is also very doubtful. They say that for some after ten thousand run the first and third speeds turn on poorly. And all this in conjunction with a stiffer suspension of the car, where even small pits have to drive almost to zero, slowing down.
In such cases, it is better to drive the car to your car dealer. There, the transport will be taken for repair under warranty. In general, it is sad that after three to four months of operation, such difficulties may appear. You can summarize all this by the fact that (according to reviews) the Volkswagen Tiguan automatic is the only one not a problem.
Wheezing instead of sound
They say that the beauty of the wheels directly creates 70% of the appearance of the car. Oddly enough, 60% of a pleasant trip creates music. And indeed, who would like to listen to a wheezing, rustling and quiet song. Wherever you go, whether it's a two-block shop or a long family trip to the mountains, pleasant music is the key to a successful and sometimes safe trip. And here one more disadvantages of the Volkswagen-Tiguan come up. According to the reviews of the owners, the standard audio system slows down, and the sound quality leaves much to be desired. The question remains: is this normal for a car of the new century? The saddest thing is that during test drives everything works. Even perfect. But if you just buy and pick up a car for yourself, a bunch of jambs immediately appears.
And now you can talk about the pros
Much has been said today that this car breaks down quickly and is not particularly reliable. But all these minuses can be replaced with pluses. After all, reviews about the Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 are mostly positive.
First of all, it is worth noting that this is an incredibly comfortable and manageable car. He has several trim levels. Some of them are for city dwellers, others for our off-road, and, of course, sports car equipment. The differences are simple: appearance, suspension and engine power. Yes, and many owners say that the Volkswagen Tiguan has amazing brakes. One has only to touch the pedal, the car stands up, as if rooted to the spot. In the new generation of this model, LED fog lights occupy a great place. The owners respond very positively about them, because you can correctly adjust the light so that you can see all the way and no one is blind.
On the cross, the car of 2017 is also pretty good. Unlike his brothers, “Tiguan” perfectly goes on the road and in heavy snow. The fact that the “Volkswagen-Tiguan” high ground clearance and stiffer suspension (on the roads it is good). This is one of the many advantages of patency on our roads. It descends well from steep slopes. Rides smoothly on a winter road.
According to reviews, Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 with a diesel engine works much better than other cars with such an engine. Especially in Russia often there are problems with diesel cars of the last century. Fuel can freeze in a strong minus or warm the interior badly. There are no such problems in the new Tiguan. The car starts well and warms up inside all passengers.
It is worth summarizing that, according to reviews, the Volkswagen Tiguan is a pretty good car. There is no guarantee that buying a different brand of car, you will not run into problems. But if you still decide that you need this particular car, then you should go to the salon and conduct a test drive. Well, or ask motorists who already own this beauty about this.
You can get acquainted with the reviews of the real owners of Volkswagen-Tiguan by coming to a gathering. Such meetings are held at the owners of most brands of cars. You just need to go to the forum and make an appointment. There they will show you everything, tell you and, perhaps, even give a ride. Carefully study every little thing in order to become a happy owner of a car for a long time after purchase.
Security
German cars have always been famous for their reliability and safety. Especially on our roads, because you can often not notice the open hatch, which lies under a layer of snow. Yes, and some country roads are covered with a layer of pits, covered with stones or just completely in potholes. No wonder that sometimes it’s safer to ride along the side of the road than along the highway. Well, at least that's what car owners say.
There is such a European committee for the study of car safety using crash tests. It is called the European program for evaluating new cars. The so-called Euro NCAP. He evaluates both active and passive safety. Exists since 1997. It was the Volkswagen Tiguan that received five stars (and this, incidentally, is the highest number) for passive safety. What is passive safety, you ask? These are the structural properties of the car, which are aimed at reducing injuries in road accidents. For example:
- Airbags
- Seat belts.
- Various elements of the interior of the machine, including those that can be removed.
- Head restraints .;
- Tempered glass.
- Elements of car body parts that are more prone to deformation.
- Drive engine and other hazardous elements under the bottom, not into the passenger compartment.
As you can see, the Volkswagen Tiguan will react well in the event of a traffic accident. This is really important, because it is not for nothing that there is an opinion that it’s not you, it’s in you. The car of the German brand received special positive emotions for safety for a system that protects small passengers. And this is one of its main advantages, because we always worry about our children.
Conclusion
Volkswagen concern can always be proud of the reliability and comfort of its cars. And, despite all the minuses in the reviews of the owners of the Volkswagen Tiguan and gossip, this brand remains one of the most popular in the whole world. In addition, its impeccable safety in collisions can rightfully take first place among most cars. Nowadays, a lot of different cars have appeared on the roads. Every year in Russia more than 1.5 million new cars are added. And this number will only grow. And we all want not only to spend time comfortably on the trip, but also not to think about the fact that the engine may overheat in traffic or suddenly run out of gas. That is why they produce modern equipped cars.
If you want a safe and passable crossover of German quality, with a pleasant external and internal appearance, then you should go to the Kaluga plant for a new "family member". Feel free to get yourself a "mechanical friend." Positive feedback about the Volkswagen Tiguan tells us about this.
We hope that the article was interesting for you, and you were able to find answers to all the questions that arise. In particular, they got acquainted with the reviews about the Volkswagen Tiguan. Good luck on the road!