2016 Volkswagen Tiguan: Test Drive Review

We get a rare test drive in the entry-level 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan S FWD, to see how well the compact sport utility from Germany stacks up to newest competitors. Full review inside and out.
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[@peterglauninger5425]

I can vouch for this thing, I have a 2013 Trendline (S) 4 motion and its been a phenomenal car on and off road

[@lawrencepaiva6678]

Since I am a proud owner of a Tiguan 2016, I am in full agreement with the review...great car...!

[@00raisergundam]

Hi! How has it held up until now? Thank you.

[@LuckyLion1378]

Kareem Suleeman ive owned one, glad i got rid of it quick

[@ChrisTheAppleOne]

@@LuckyLion1378 what was wrong with it? Considering buying one.

[@LuckyLion1378]

@@ChrisTheAppleOne its the crappiest quality car i've ever sat in. try looking at like, acuras instead

[@tieniestoffberg8597]

I am still driving a 2015 all motion 2.0 tdi DSG and I love it. What a car.

[@migue7d]

Great review, as always! 👏👏👏

[@chaikneesnollies5398]

I got my 2018 Tiguan S Same but with 17” alloys in black for $22k with the $25k sticker brand new! I’m very happy it doesn’t seem like a base model with the beautiful touchscreen and sound system

[@beergin8973]

always watching your videos...as always, you've done a great job...great review. ..Sam Heyman you're d best 👏😆

[@georgefeliz7875]

Very well put together video! Congratulations.

[@Quagmire88]

I am picking up the 16' tiguan SE 4Motion at the end of the month. Cant wait to get it.

[@armenstaubach9276]

+Quagmire88 Congrats! I just got mine last week; I must tell you it feels great to drive1 very smooth and fast car...

[@juanreyes8564]

what mpg rating did you get?

[@danz9351]

Just leased a 2016 S model with 4motion. I like it a lot.

[@evanhuber4047]

Thinking about getting this year and model of the car, is the car loud from the inside and is the gas responsive?

[@buzzluxx1042]

I can't wait to see how the new one is with the diesel

[@fartman10284]

got myself a 2016 SE 4Motion. The VW App Connect is one of the reasons why I chose it over a more expensive Tiguan with fancier sheetmetal and badge (the Audi Q3). When I put the foot down, I like to pretend I'm Jezza and yell POWAAH!!!!, but the stock tune doesn't give me that (especially compared to my last car, which had some let's say warranty voiding improvements). Too bad, I got my car mid-season, so I couldn't test the 4Motion in snow (in the US East coast, which had a bad ski season) with the 16" steelies and snow tires I immediately bought

[@armenstaubach9276]

+Tan N I test it (live in Tornto); its very solid in the snow, no problem with in snow or freezing rain

[@roxnlace]

Would you say that on a normal road (street, freeway, etc.) the 19 in wheels would increase the bumpiness of the ride? Or would you expect, from your experience with the 16 inch wheels, it to be fairly similar?

[@TestDrivenTV]

+roxnlace The 19's on this are ok on the pavement.

[@tieniestoffberg8597]

As a owner of a 2015 Tiguan 2.0 tdi DSG 4 motion I am still a happy owner. What a vehicle. Dirt roads and also tarred roads.

[@fredmetal1995]

How has the reliability been? Also, what weather climate are you in?

[@rockypaugels5756]

looking at one now 2016 95,467 miles

[@kenpoed]

Does this model/year only take premium gas?

[@jpch8814]

You can use normal gas, however premium is recommended if you are an aggressive driver.

[@TheKerryzzz]

Asking a stupid question.. So this means that the whole car and parts are made in Germany?

[@TestDrivenTV]

If memory serves, this one was built in Wolfsburg, Germany. Some of the components may have come from elsewhere.

[@abartestate]

would be nice to mention that new, greatly improved model (7 seater, among many other things) is already out in Europe, and in the US just around the corner (fall of 2017 I believe) - isn't this a part of the reason you can get a bargain on this one? Great review otherwise!

[@TestDrivenTV]

+Blazej Cichy Yes we have done a few features on it. The latest we've heard is late late this year for its arrival if not just into next year.

[@fartman10284]

+Blazej Cichy the 7-seater, is not available yet in Europe (if they even plan on selling the 7-seater in Europe), just the 5. The 7-seater is for certain markets, like ours for instance.

[@Derrmo]

THIS IS NOT THE 2016 MODEL. ALL NEW MODEL WILL BE AVAILABLE 2016 AND THIS OLD MODEL WILL BE RETIRED.

[@TestDrivenTV]

+DOK This is a North American 2016 model. We don't get the new one until the 2018 model year.

[@mtlh05]

Did you really give this car 5/5 on efficiency? Its the worst in class wtf

[@TestDrivenTV]

It over achieved its EPA estimates in real world driving, and its actual EPA ratings are actually not worst in class with comparable engines if you study the class.

[@ZStHope]

No it does not stack up.

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

yikes that exterior is horrible.

[@chaikneesnollies5398]

Says you lol