👉 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium - Ultimate In-Depth Look in 4K

[@Fezz21]

I have been looking for a channel like this for a really long time, compared to every other youtuber you are the most detailed. I love all your detailed review Mike, Thank you so much for this level of detail and clarity on each car you look at!

[@krissimon2502]

Just picked up a white one fully loaded for 26k . comfort and technology top notch and 3rd row is really nice for smaller passengers. However if you're looking for power it's not the car for you

[@dwilson2126]

Probably one of the most comprehensive reviews on KZbin! Great job!!

[@Nestle245]

Looks bigger and better than the last generation.

[@davehaller6477]

I have this exact model in 4-motion flavor. I like it very much. The only changes I would make would be an additional 60-80hp, vented seats, additional seat adjustments. The car is very comfortable, functional and the sound system is very good. The dash is great. I recommend this car for people who don't want or need a large boat-like SUV.

[@bosse641]

It's very nice. ...but they could have the powerful and smooth V6 as an option for their customers. I'm sure many would love to get that.

[@iLikeTigerz101]

This should be standard across the board! You shouldn’t be paying more for safety which saves human lives. Safety features is a necessity.

[@gian_m]

Volvo

[@thaidelski]

I appreciate your attention to the tiniest of details.

[@adebugagao1301]

one thing i like about this car is the exhaust sound

[@silasshaw6709]

I have the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan model s I LOVE IT SO MUCH!

[@IgorKravtsov-r8b]

Respect man! Very nice review! You show everything what I need . Thank you ! Best car review ever! ✌️

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

As a Volkswagen fan: This is my car Mike.

[@LarryDoolittle]

Great review. Thank you. I just might buy another one. It would be my fourth Tig.

[@jamalchoudhry3499]

Great review Mike as always!!😊😊

[@liamurray23]

Im getting the 2018 Tiguan Highline with the driver assistance package (the SEL Premium in Canada) the rims here are way nicer

[@DeniJasmina]

habsfanGaming we get those 18” wheels you’re talking about here too, just on the lower SEL trim. SEL Prem gets 19” inch wheels

[@lesliea.7174]

Liam Murray Not being sarcastic at all, but you guys up in Canada get better everything. Even your stimulus checks I heard are like $8,000 that’s way more than we got here in the states due to the Coronavirus 🦠 God bless and stay safe man. Greetings from Tennessee ☀️

[@takayama1638]

In that class, I think this is a winner.

[@londhevarad]

wow... hope i can buy the tiguan one day

[@imdegrafic]

What would you choose: Honda CRV or Volkswagen Tiguan? Please share your thoughts Mike..

[@allroadsawesome]

I think this will be my next vehicle

[@viviaagaard4913]

Great a complete review! Thank you!!!👍

[@suzanak2832]

I can't find a 3 row with 4 Motion. Do you know when those will be out?

[@lesniellcruz1463]

Nice car!!

[@thebancrofts5287]

Lesniell Cruz bad

[@vincegutierrez3780]

Those seats in the middle rear look like the back support is straight up.

[@MikesCarInfo]

They are adjustable.

[@bzg6399]

Sounds like a locomotive even it’s 4 cylinder 2.0 cc

[@jz1838]

I have a question, which one is better between Honda crv 2018 and Tiguan 2018~~~ Thanks.

[@georgiiarakelov6560]

I like European short version a lot better. Looks a lot more sportier than the USA long version.

[@theyalud]

Great walk through. Very thorough. Question: Can it automatically park itself?

[@joeychitwood6004]

Excellent review!!!

[@mesopomesopo4085]

great review

[@johnallen9199]

It's the best car in this class. It also have a 2.0 turbo, 220hp.

[@paxtonwilliams8556]

LOL - did you even watch the review? It only has 184hp, down 16 from last generation Tigs.

[@johnallen9199]

Paxton Williams Have you read my comment even? I said: "ALSO"!!!

[@paxtonwilliams8556]

John Allen Wait...what? What's the "also" have to do with anything. Is there optional engine choice where you are because I'm not aware of one in North America. Not arguing with u, bud, just asking? I'd luv this thing more if it had a little more power.

[@zoewithfreckles]

The R line is an optional package for SEL & SEL Premium trims that is 220 HP.

[@julheb]

Hi, I'm shopping for a compact SUV. I'm mostly looking for good visibiliy and for the most comprehensive and complete driver assistance and security technologies. My list Is down to the 2017 Honda CRV Touring, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium 4Motion with driver assistance/tech package and finaly the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring with EyeSight. I live in Quebec, Canada where we have a lot of snow during the winter. The canadian models are a little different and have different names. I mentionned the closest americans models as I understand it. Which one would you chose and why ? Thanks.

[@vernondaytrades]

Do cars with digital speedometers, the speedometer portion, is it taking power from the car's battery?

[@Greendile]

Vernon Wang yes

[@RazorIance]

Obviously it does, but I'm pretty sure the battery drain is very negligible.

[@JulezWinnfield]

184hp??? That's seems fairly low for this class of SUV/Crossover, especially with a third row of passengers. Even the Atlas tops out 276hp. I'm not sure what VW's strategy is with offering 2 underpowered vehicles compared to their competition.

[@samm8402]

Yep.Test drove one today. Very nice vehicle except power. Struggled even in slight incline with just skinny sales man in passenger seat. 10-20 more hp would have been so nice. Quiet and less body roll in cornering. light and direct steering. very nice. Do not understand how reviewers are saying turbo always help in hilly areas and more torque helps in get up and go. With Tiguan's driving dynamics that is not the case.

[@TheRTPatriot]

They put a torque converter auto transmission which does eat up on torque responsiveness. In Europe it can be equipped with a dual clutch (DSG in VW's terminology) which gives you quick responsiveness from the engine. It's a manual transmission in logic but without the clutch pedal. I think the 220hp from the GTI would be the perfect fit for the size of this SUV. But then expect VW to charge some 3k more on the sticker. Ok to put it as an option for those who need more power.

[@HipOperation99]

87 octane gas

[@jross9800]

That’s a shame. It’s such a good looking vehicle and all the convenient tech is awesome but the HP is a turn off.

[@jcure]

thank you thank you Mike, I haven't bought a new car in along time and though listed could figure out where the CD player was. And it was important to me. You took the step of looking in the glove box and answered my question!

[@veskopetrovic4970]

Thank for great info. I have a question: Does GPS uses hard drive or SD card? How we update GPS maps?

[@DeniJasmina]

SD kartica brate

[@flywithhuddy]

My mom said that she would take the Tiguan over the Atlas because the Atlas is very boxy and wide

[@arkboi2145]

I think adding a 3rd row to an already compact SUV was an incredible poor choice on VW's part. Eliminating the third row all together would have increased cargo capacity and 2nd row passenger room while also slightly boosting fuel economy.

[@jeffgroves4533]

The 3rd row doesn’t remove cargo room

[@jerryharrison4101]

Hey Mike, I usually like your videos and I'm not really knocking this one because of a lot of content that it has, but why are you showing a manually operated front passenger seat when the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Sel premium version is supposed to have 8 way powered seats up front for both Seats? What's up with that?

[@MikesCarInfo]

Where did you hear that? Brochure says "10-way power driver's seat" www.vw.com/content/dam/vwcom/brochures/2018/VW_MY18_Tiguan_Digital.pdf

[@jerryharrison4101]

Mike I watched this video again. At 5 minutes 45 seconds you are describing a manually operated passenger set in this vehicle. Did you ever find out why this Tiguan Sel Premium has a manual passenger seat? That is very puzzling and cheap as hell on the part of volkswagen.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Where did you hear.. "2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Sel premium version is supposed to have 8 way powered seats up front for both Seats"?

[@northsidestorellc4033]

Jerry Harrison viewed the same car in review today at vw, the sel premium does NOT have power seats , odd but yes .

[@petroosabdollahian1648]

nice video, super full HD

[@לידורנגוסי-פ9מ]

Nice car

[@danielleosenbruck1365]

Is this the white silver metallic? Or pure white?

[@MikesCarInfo]

1:18

[@aikenandre]

Im thinking about trading in my 15 vw passat for this.

[@davidhenderson3895]

Does it have homelink?

[@stopayne5373]

yes

[@DeniJasmina]

It does not, gotta get the enhanced rear view mirror for that

[@jirace]

swb>lwb, led headlights are only on top trim, power is down even if torque is up, not real awd, no 6 speed option

[@bruceironside6797]

Informative review of the key....I'm glad to learn that it's 'nice and smooth and it kinda goes in your pocket'.

[@MikesCarInfo]

I guess you already knew all the other stuff I mentioned about the key including the rest of the sentence you partially quoted.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Thanks for making the comment, "of the key....I'm glad to".

[@mpsangha]

Is it just me or the new Tiguan and Atlas look like American SUVs from 10 years ago?

[@gregorytrane7828]

Manpreet Singh I agree. Some of these German car companies seem to be moving from enthusiasts driving machines to Americanized fuel efficient listless and lifeless vehicles unless you go to the Audi-Porsche brands and some BMW brands. It's a sad trend in my opinion, but I guess German Corporate at these companies, feel they can sell more cars this way. My argument is if I want an Americanized version of a car, I'll buy Ametican and not the Euro-American versions.

[@Somewondude]

with more superior quality

[@anhtu.nguyen]

Looks like a Audi

[@LSJR1738]

Tom N. Don't all German cars.

[@lanvyn1112]

Volkswagen has multiple subsidiaries. Audi, Lamborghini, etc.

[@elverglenndanis6751]

how about reliability of this car????

[@reserva120]

euro cars have a very low reliability , they just make good plastic,,

[@NotoriousSEG1]

Second row is 40/20/40. Just FYI

[@JonLabbe]

I'm not seeing it in the specs, does the 2018 Tiguan have the auto-hold parking brake that can be used while at long stop lights? Usually there is a separate indicator button right with the electronic parking brake. I don't see one here. Thanks!

[@samm8402]

For US versions, no Brake hold though it has electronic parking brake. Might be becoz it has auto stop feature and its operation is required to be completely opposite to the auto Brake hold. US version have auto start and stop whereas Euro versions have auto brake hold instead.

[@JonLabbe]

Sam M Lack of a parking brake hold with no cooled seats or decent storage under the trunk floor may push me elsewhere then for my next lease in April. I never thought I would say it but I'm thinking the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport top trim. It's also missing a few things that the VW has, but they are things I am more willing to live without I think.

[@douglascody5674]

will you be doing a in depth look at the 2018 Honda sports fit soon

[@MikesCarInfo]

Hopefully :)

[@aozorafreak]

I think this is like your 4th review of the tiguan ?

[@MikesCarInfo]

1st 2018

[@virendesai9457]

MikesCarInfo nice considering for a new car this one might be in

[@MikesCarInfo]

Yes I have 2015, 2016, 2017 and now 2018. Four years in succession :)

[@aestheticboi6123]

Nice!

[@irenafacelli2882]

I really enjoyed this thorough review. Beautiful vehicle. But even this turbo engine with 184 HP did not make me feel as connected to the road as the new 2017 Mazda CX-5 with 187 HP. I also felt the CX-5 was quieter and did a better job with NVH (Noise, Vibration, Handling) However, this would have been my 2nd choice over the Lexus NX or the Audi Q3. The Honda CRV and the Toyota RAV4 are so much more behind in terms of quality these days - wouldn't have purchased either one of those 2. I especially like the folding automated mirrors and the digital cockpit on this car. But I saved myself $8,000 and went with what I felt was an overall better vehicle with the Mazda.

[@gerardrjj]

Most Americans talk about horsepower but the "feeling" of power when you drive comes from torque. It's the reason VW re-tuned the engine this year to put out more torque.More specifically the torque to weight ratio of a vehicle is what really matters for that "push back in the seat" sensation.

[@steveziminsky583]

No locking gas cap?

[@FanaticGuide]

Steve Ziminsky pretty sure the gas cap/fuel door locks when the car itself is locked

[@darnisha612]

Nope

[@MSA-hj9pu]

I'd not buy that if they can't even make the exhaust fit in the pipes. Wth is that

[@roypark5363]

this vs cx-5 gt vs forester xt vs cr-v touring

[@stopayne5373]

for me ! i will go with this one or cr-v touring ! mazda good looking but shit and cheap materials and for the forester i dont know much about but it looks like grandpa car :P

[@roypark5363]

hope 2019 forester will get a complete new look

[@sirgalahad1470]

Hey Mike, give your opinion don't just show us the car.

[@MikesCarInfo]

My channel is about information not persuasion. Thanks for watching :)

[@b.f.378]

Don't really care for the front ends of these newer VW crossovers, the headlights look too blocky (this and the Atlas); The headlights remind me of the 2011 Jeep Compass... The back, however, looks nice & so does the interior.

[@NaNslx]

3 rows in a Tiguan??? What a joke. Looks like VW is following the airlines now.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

$37K??? for a dog of a vehicle, albeit a nice looking dog. Too bad VW scrimped on the horsepower or I would have picked one up. Dogs stay in the doghouse.

[@gregorytrane7828]

I'm sorry but I can't get excited about a SUV that cut it's horsepower to gain 2 m.p.g while instituting a now gutless engine, from the previous model 4 engine that, won ward's and other awards to it's nameplate. While the Tiquan was never in the class of the GTI or Golf R, It was always sporty and agile and fast enough for some enjoyment. That B Miller cycle engine doesn't excite me. It seems one has to go to the Golf R or GTI to get excitement and sportiness VW offers. The new Tiquan has become a Soccer Mom's SUV.

[@TJBellamy99]

Volkswagen is trying to appeal to consumers, not enthusiasts. Most people shopping in this category is looking for fuel efficiency, reliability, affordability and space.

[@gregorytrane7828]

TJBellamy99 I think that's a sad trend, if what you say is true. If I want an American version of a German car, I'll buy American. The other option is the GTI or Golf R. I know a lot of people like myself that feel let down by this newest version of this Tiquan SUV.. As a addendum, the Audi for not much more offer a better engine, driving dynamics and as good or better fuel efficiency on their engine. Something consumers like myself need to think about when purchasing our next vehicle.

[@TJBellamy99]

Gregory Trane Yeh I understand what you are saying....But buy a Mazda CX-5 if you want a somewhat sporty SUV.

[@Quagmire88]

The CX-5 is terrible performance wise. Less horsepower and torque, at the same time as not having a turbo.

[@samm8402]

TJBellamy99 May be true except fuel efficiency. It is way less than completion. Also though it has reasonable power like competition on paper, its performance is sluggish

[@sembrandoraiz]

13:54

[@gibbleway]

Less sporty looking/performing, lost its fine shape, =automatic no. Cant see out as well, engine noise pulling to top gear. The previous 2017 and on had a great uncompromised look and ran better

[@josephfelix5932]

I prefer manual seats 💺 much faster

[@MikesCarInfo]

+Joseph Felix I agree :)

[@josephfelix5932]

MikesCarInfo hey mike can you review a 2017 Toyota Highlander!

[@MikesCarInfo]

+Joseph Felix Check my channel I have one.

[@reserva120]

manuals are stupid , not as fast an they get less mileage ...

[@joshuagassmann1694]

Allan Desmond manual seats you dingus

[@attilakhan4606]

Noxwagen das problemo :)

[@HishamMakki]

Too dark interior

[@derrekb4501]

$37k it's way overprice for a compact SUV

[@MiguelSantana-ct7ky]

Joe E 39.7K here western mass.. too much money for this crossover

[@ejsgarage]

Very nice review Mike! I love the VW Tiguan. I have the 2013 SEL Premium Tiguan and the car has been very easy to maintain and the 2018 looks amazing! I made bunch of videos on how to DIY maintenance on the VW Tiguan VW Tiguan Maintenance and Review Videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLw63um8ld1N9LW6wUhkxcoX_mCEYOiCMh

[@MikesCarInfo]

Thanks for sharing... I subbed your channel and I'll check it out :)

[@ejsgarage]

MikesCarInfo Me too, I subscribe to your channel. Thank you Mike. I am thinking of getting the Atlas. 😀

[@eliascampana869]

Ur full of adds

[@ANONYMOUS-kz7nm]

I PREFER HONDA CRV