2018 VW Tiguan SE: 450 Mile Drive

[@XBnPC]

I'm going to buy one of these (2019.. don't know if they fixed the sun visors yet..) for a new job that will have me on the highway often. I've watched about twenty videos on this vehicle and this one was by far the most helpful. With your real world testing; monitoring the MPG, trying to get the vehicle to spin out, going over speed bumps, acceleration and light tests, etc. I am very impressed with all the points you hit on. They are all Extremely Relevant for someone looking to buy this vehicle. Thank you for your work. Excellent job 👍

[@chadhaire1711]

but you know you really want the Dodge Hellcat...!!

[@XBnPC]

@@chadhaire1711 Haha.. that's actually what my friend and soon to be colleague bought. He got like the fastest one they make and it has all the street manners of a very drunken Paul Bunyan on steroids..🤣. It's a POWERFUL machine, no doubt.. but he's got three kids and I'm pretty sure the statement with that car was "honey, you're driving...!" Haha One last thing about it.. it's actually very roomy for a "sports car" (damn thing is huge) and even on the icy streets of South Carolina during winter I had to give the traction control credit for keeping us on the road; even if he could've hit the gas and killed us at any time. Anyway, I'd buy that one for the quarter mile, or maybe during a mid life crisis.. but certainly not for the highway. Too funny though, I was just up to see him in December and couldn't believe that was his car of choice, considering his situation. To each their own 👍

[@XBnPC]

@@chadhaire1711 No, but seriously man.. fantastic video. I really appreciate it

[@monaharp783]

I just bought a 2019 SE and the sunvisors do extend now! I love mine.

[@yankeedoodle6293]

Fantastic review. Keep it up Chad

[@chadhaire1711]

this is an old video..we have the 2019 tiguan done

[@yankeedoodle6293]

chad haire cool I’ll look for it. I just purchased a new old stock 2016 VW Touareg TDI. Interesting vehicle

[@THREEIDIOTSEATING]

Actually this car is awesome, basically an Audi Q5. The stock wheels&tires suck but with an upgrade it's perfect. This is German engineering and manufactured in other Countries to keep costs down. This is a German car!

[@chadhaire1711]

if you discount the maker location--MEXICO

[@THREEIDIOTSEATING]

Doesn't matter where it's manufactured. Just matters who heads the R&D. (Research&Developement)

[@chadhaire1711]

well that kills the idea of owning a fiat

[@ericvalenz]

German cars are good when theyre new. MB, BMW, audis are money pits once they start breaking down in 4-5years

[@THREEIDIOTSEATING]

yup! lease

[@bextar6365]

Chad maybe you should say the mpg. is with AC on at all times? That does make a difference in MPG. for sure.

[@chadhaire1711]

No............. if you drove with the AC off and windows down, the air drag could make it worse. And at 107 degrees outside I am not going to test with AC off anyway. 31 mpg is good emough

[@chrisfreemesser]

Not that I'd buy one but maybe you should have mentioned VW's new 6/75,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty?

[@chadhaire1711]

isnt in the paperwork..

[@chrisfreemesser]

Wasn't it on the window sticker?

[@chadhaire1711]

NO

[@monaharp783]

The sunvisors do slide in my 2019

[@katomiler843]

Great info, thank you.

[@thewperry]

If you listen to this on 1.25 or 1.5, he sounds like Depp as Hunter S Thompson.

[@chadhaire1711]

and not the rest of the 11 minutes?

[@thewperry]

Yes, the whole time. I meant on a higher speed. Good stuff!

[@chadhaire1711]

the only thing high speed here is hitting those speed bumps at 35 mph....

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Mr. H. I am curious how much more fuel that the AWD version uses in a similar run.

[@chadhaire1711]

In real life about 2 mpg..if you dont live where it snows or rains a waste of money....

[@markspera5247]

Seriously? The sun visor ?

[@sohammitra3100]

It doesn’t matter where the parts are manufactured it’s still assembly line and it’s still a German design which are the best in the world

[@chadhaire1711]

until the warranty runs out!

[@CRVgarage]

Thanks for showing us the real world mpg. Btw how many city miles & how many highway miles sir?

[@chadhaire1711]

like I said in the video--2 trips on the highway at 115 each.

[@triuman]

Chad, since this is a turbo does it require premium gas ??

[@matthewrivera1073]

Ron D it does not

[@bextar6365]

That kills it for me !

[@bextar6365]

Joking !!

[@BTC909]

No.

[@chadhaire1711]

regular gas

[@anthonycote4546]

Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 the engines loud on it

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Teeguana.

[@chadbaptiste4227]

On the subject of VWs, think you can get your hand on a Golf GTI? [Edit] Nevermind! Found it!

[@jakepussmeister4882]

Chad`s not exactly overflowing with personality, but this turned out to be a decent review.

[@chadhaire1711]

personality? people come here for my good looks

[@1vw4me]

Sunvisor: Funny, my 2017 Passat has the sliders!

[@chadhaire1711]

guess you have to pay extra

[@kclefthanded427]

All of these Crossovers look pretty much the same to the point I'd rather buy something else. A donkey? Maybe but it doesn't come with satellite radio

[@chadhaire1711]

No the new Rolls and Lambo SUV don't look alike.....only $300,000

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

The Bat cave!

[@BTC909]

Lease it.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Sort of nice in a slightly boring way.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Check spare tire well for drugs.Mexicans were loading drugs in new Fusions shipped here.😣

[@jross9800]

Buff Barnaby Mexicans ship them, Americans consume them. I see the balance 😂

[@Naldo_S1K]

Fake news

[@angelofmandalaypadlock9704]

very cheap mexican car but be careful service/labor charge on this brand. very expensive ginger

[@tmckinney3055]

Service is expensive on any new car from any manufacturer LOL

[@vlada1042]

VW is not made by Mexicans, it is made in Mexico... It is actually a very nice car for it's price vs cheaper Japanese tin cans with shitty electronics everywhere