all-new VW Tiguan driving REVIEW - all engines tested for you!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@sakichugouken2474]

How does the comfort ride compare to BMW X1 or Merc GLA/GLB/GLC and Audi Q3?

[@autogefuehl]

Worldwide Tiguan future sales logic is as follows, it is complicated: Tiguan for EU (5-seater), built in Wolfsburg, Germany. Tayron for EU (7-seater), built in Wolfsburg. Tayron for China (5-seater), built in China. Tiguan for US (5-seater) is basically a modified Tayron without additional seats and built in Mexico. We are keeping u updated and will also present the US Tiguan as soon as possible.

[@GrandSil90]

Props to VW for bringing back the buttons after the criticism

[@moritzheinke2819]

Actually have one with the touchbuttons on the steering wheel and while it’s not as good as a normal button it is definitely usable. Took me like 2 days to get used to it…

[@Carrot_attacker88]

Just need mercedes to hopefully follow suit

[@fiumeebasta3612]

You are one of the best car reviewer out there. You are not just giving pure information you are educating and explaining as well, like drag coefficient and air in the back of the car which is pulling car, amazing info.

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated m8 !

[@autogefuehl]

always feel free to recommend our channel :-)

[@erikbackx3927]

I waited 2 months for this video test! I ordered a new Tiguan in December (without a test drive) and wanted to know how the DCC Pro would react. Apparently it was a good choice to include this in the options list. Thanks for this clear test Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

you re welcome ! Yes indeed

[@yosh45]

“Sorry for that spontaneous burst of rage” It’s ok, man.

[@autogefuehl]

German base price for base trim and 1.5 TSI at 37.000 Euros, PHEV (including middle trim Life) around 50 k

[@LAY_OUTKING]

Bro why is this man always on my screen when I fall asleep and wake up and he's still playing is that just me or it's all of you?

[@AllisonRoadWest]

Cringe 😬

[@barneyboyle6933]

Not for me. His stuff only comes up when I click on it. I could fall asleep to his voice though.

[@arseman9566]

Glad to know I'm not the only one 😂

[@sterlojr]

It’s happened a few times hahaha

[@SilviuGabriel1997]

Same 😂🫨

[@benjibatch]

I love hearing the gear changing while in electric mode, sounds cool

[@autogefuehl]

16:40 To be more precise, the box I touch is the fuel tank that has been moved there in the PHEV version, and underneath that box is the high voltage battery

[@eponymous7910]

Touching box eh

[@jurisauzins9266]

THank You - You are the only one that showed the rear seat sliding. Thank You.

[@turinturambar162]

Quality goes down, prices go up. Modern automotive.

[@alexandruilea6471]

The Elegance trim is just perfect! Well done VW

[@panosnik4662]

My man is on fireee lately, I will stay awake for a few hours more just in case you upload any other car review 😂

[@autogefuehl]

yeah 🙌

[@wltdo6930]

Hard plastic on the rear doors isn’t great considering the price and class of car

[@erdbeerfeldheld007]

​What do you prefer, smooth plastic over hard plastic, thats great🤔 no! Only more garbage! High quality materials make sense in the area where you touch! The tiguan is considered one of the most durable and reliable SUV in Europe, that is quality!

[@wltdo6930]

@vadimsport Thomas himself has said before that the Tiguan is the D segment SUV from VW. The C segment (or Golf SUV) is the T-roc.

[@hayashishark7378]

Tbh miles more expensive Mercedes and BMW vehicles have the same. No one even cares about that, you never touch that part. Only see it in a review and forget about it.

[@Tapot_goo]

Yes Thomas! I Love your videos Watching at 4.08am in the uk lol

[@dodo04ro]

His calmity calms me.

[@autogefuehl]

you re welcome !

[@paharding]

Thomas is absolutely the best car reviewer out there. This is the absolute best review of the new Tiguan. Super informative. We were scheduled to replace wifey’s 2014 BMW X3 in late summer when the 2025’s come out. We were looking only at the Honda CRV, but now the 2025 VW Tiguan looks most promising. Design and engineering of the new Tiguan looks awesome. I had a VW ID4 on order. But when it arrived the design and software was awful so I rejected it after waiting 6 months. I am glad that VW returned to its traditional , well executed design rather than rounded lumpy awful aesthetic of the ID4. Kudos to VW. Is the new Passat coming back to the US? I hope so.

[@carlomorischi3435]

ID.4 is now updated (2024) and is much better! Also consider Tesla Model Y which is by far the best car in this segment

[@krane15]

Does it still come with the neat USB at the rear view mirror for a dashcam plug? I found that a really useful touch. We all need dashcams for manufactures that don't offer them from the factory. One in the rear would be even better. While I'm at it, a clip and port for an iPad on the rear of the front seats. I'd happily pay for those options, just to keep the kids entertained on those long road trip without having to hold the cell phone for hours. Lighted emblem is a gimmick but I wouldn't mind it if there was an on/off toggle. I like it better with the name to the side rear panel rather than the middle. I glad to hear the larger infotainment screen is an option. The 15" is way too big and not esthetic at all. Other than that. the interior is greatly improved. Save the hard plastic at the rear sill. @2:26 A portmanteau.

[@aithney]

Unless that screen has a Netflix app built in, there is no reason for it to be 15", wtf is with these iPads glued to car dashboards these days

[@dwade3202]

current gen was so well integrated into the dash and had everything you need, this looks fuckin disgusting.

[@ptingz9307]

Dude, at least its way better looking than what Toyota and Honda are putting out, get used to it

[@aithney]

@@ptingz9307 tell me you didn’t drive Japanese car in last 3 years without telling me. Toyota and Lexus infotainment is awesome. Mazda has the best infotainment in cars, period.

[@shkelzengerxhaliu5101]

@@aithneytoyota has an extremely ugly infotainment system even in 2023 cars. Just look at toyota rav4

[@dklap3388]

Thanks Thomas 🙏🏻 I would have loved to see a Tiguan EV version. I find the exterior more attractive than the ID.4.

[@josefv-y8m]

Hopefully we will see this in future...Mr. Blume changed the Designer and ID2 is the first car/EV again looking like a VW...and Golf 9 will be a pure electric car, too.

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Still love a proper TDI in this car

[@gullible119]

I definetly prefer the design of the mk2 facelifted one, this one is a lot less aggressive looking and the interior is just 😖.

[@HeroHakuu]

I personally don't agree. I like this way more. But maybe its because the mk2 is driven by old man or woman alot here in germany. And this looks really different, so it does not remind me that much of old people.

[@omenz878]

As the owner of MK2 pre facelift, I have ordered MK3. The interior is much better than MK2 material and option wise, also the physical buttons on the steering wheel are back. The mk2 facelifted climate controls are more or less the same, easy to access touch buttons with backlight. The only questionable thing for me is the gear selector placement and less control over the wipers because of this. I like the exterior of new R-line with black style package, looks fresh and distinct enough from the other car brands.

[@binflydushy]

The old interior is looks like its from 2009 so i think it’s definitely an upgrade

[@gullible119]

@@binflydushyu prefer a 15 inch touchscreen?

[@PRADOLC2014]

Bro buys cars every 2-3 years 💀💀💀​@@omenz878

[@vladalexandruarghir]

Excellent as always Thomas keep it up

[@alainarba]

Nice Video , 🤩Happy to see The Fist test on new PHEV 1.5TSi🤩. Waiting it On New passat

[@reddevilunited77]

Good review, but I'm a little tired of hearing about the animal free interiors. I have a 2017 Passat with about 65k miles and the leatherette seats are coming apart.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! All depends on quality grade. There are shit leatherette and great leatherette like with every product

[@Noreaster-e7z]

@@autogefuehl Animals are renewable. In fact, if left to their own devices they will happily renew themselves.

[@lolwutf]

I think Skoda Kodiaq has better interior & exterior. Also in Kodiaq there are multifunctional manual climate knobs!

[@cemtunca3337]

@vadimsportactually it’s perfect. Much Better than searching through different menus just for climate while driving. Turning a knob is always easier and safer.

[@raphi25895]

​@@cemtunca3337 there is ja also the Climate Slider thats the same as a knob

[@eduardpocnet1274]

I super happy that they are bringing the normal buttons back! That’s a good sign, it might set a trend in a good way. As for the rest of the interior, I find that huge screen way too big and in your face, kind of unnecessary tbh. Thank you for the review!

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍

[@sparkyUK]

These videos area great, and lovely to see both of you in them! 👍

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much !

[@jameskavanagh4315]

I’ve just bought the elegance phev. Great hybrid. Great electric range. Great car👍

[@simonklein6883]

Wunderschönes Fahrzeug ! Absolut Top, vor allem die Instrument Anzeige + großer 15"er Schirm ! Eine Überlegung Wert, TOP !

[@mistigeweersbesie]

I think my 2022 Tiguan R-Line Black is a WAY better design, it's a sexy car. This new one looks so boring.

[@arxllano]

I prefer the pre-facelift as well. This one looks as if it's designed by Toyota.

[@stevena9305]

Me too. The general external design is a step back and just looks like all the other id cars.

[@PRADOLC2014]

So true other one looks like proper suv

[@dancooper7573]

I have the same car as you and like the design better.. wish it had a little more horsepower though. I do like the inside a little better of the 2024 except for the giant TV .. lol.. why it can't be integrated into the dash!?

[@thebigcheese6606]

Missed opportunity to blend the screen in together. The large screen looks stuck on. Nice video from Thomas and the team.

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers!

[@EttoreMuti22]

Ottima recensione, soprattutto per l’esauriente spiegazione del DCC Pro. Complimenti.

[@autogefuehl]

Mille grazie 🙏

[@aroux15]

I am a bit irritated when only gully spec cars are given to review. When most people can only afford the lower or middle spec cars. What we see here is a dream.

[@perttulaurila9120]

Which of the PHEV was used in the test drive, 204 or 272hp?

[@perttulaurila9120]

I have not found very good information on the PHEV powertrain specs, but it looks like power outputs are (petrol+electric=total) 150+54=204hp and 177+95=272hp. I would expect the difference in electric power (54 vs. 95) to have a significant impact on pure electric use. Then again, some source say the difference is only the electric motor power, but that seems unlikely. Are you able to clarify, or at least tell which you tested?

[@ComteDeGracey]

I don't know. I have no money, cannot afford a big car and certainly not this Tiguan. But I love watching these videos on Autogefühl.

[@pedrotravalero4605]

31:35 high battery buffer keeps the battery degradation lower. I don’t know any PHEV which allows user to choose the level of charging so most of cars are charged to 100%. Which degrades the battery significantly. So it’s clever idea to use 80% of the battery and keep it healthy for years.

[@Flavor88]

Looks very nice and modern. Love the physical buttons. One thing I don't like is that climatronic is not present, and you have to go through the central screen. IDK why so many manufactures do this. That only leaves dirty screens and it is a pain.

[@Flavor88]

@japanwatchconnection i mess with the temperature and inner circulation button quite a lot in my car, depending on what roads im driving, how heavy is the traffic, if my car is doing a cold start and how i am dressed.

[@kensbrickstories]

Great as always! please do a video where you drive in the passengers seat :D

[@autogefuehl]

haha =) for autonomous driving probably ;)

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[@seanocobhthaigh7096]

My new favourite car reviewer keep up the good work. beir bua!🎉

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! Please recommend :-)

[@Darx97]

happy to see vw go back to buttons on the steering wheel, now if only they ditched the crappy shinny plastic it would be amazing, and seeing the latest id7 center console they sure know how to use other materials rather than shinny plastic

[@carlomorischi3435]

PHEVs could be a good solution for some people, but automakers view them only as “compliance” vehicles, which means they perform poorly, have lot of defects, have high consumption both in electric mode and in combustion mode at highway speeds (when you’d need the engine). A good PHEV which consumes less than 16Wh/km in EV mode and can do more than 15 km/l at highway speeds (130km/h) would be an excellent car. But no one makes it. All PHEVs are shit.

[@LukaszOrlas]

So to summarise this Phev in cheapest variant isn’t any good?

[@vladmihai306]

well, we do need some real world tests, given this is a new drivetrain.

[@thugdemon]

Hi! Love the video. is it certain or confirmed that this Tiguan will have an illuminated VW emblem? I don't think that will happen anymore. It would be cool! 01:36

[@autogefuehl]

supposed to come at a later stage !

[@MisterTee]

The interior design is OK I guess. But it seems like they are trying too hard to look high tech, comes across as cheesey not well thought out. That 15 inch screen is flat out ridiculous…hard stop for me. I’d also rather see a traditional gear changing mechanism. The centre rear seat cup mechanism is horrible and will be hugely unpopular. Overall, I fail the interior design of this car. R-Line? I hate the way it looks: The high gloss black and the gaping maw of a front grill looks bad. On the other hand, the Elegant looks great. My main issue? It looks like a Toyota or Kia. This doesn’t look like a VW.

[@Hercegovac.1]

R line is on 🔥 Great review as always 👍

[@oliverlondon5246]

Best looking car in this segment. One I would even consider buying, if it wasn’t for the frequent scandals VW is involved with

[@LukaszOrlas]

Please elaborate

[@jimbrown5552]

Watching from Ireland

[@PiotrW89]

Hi Thomas, how it's 1.5eTSI comparable with 1.5TSI from the previous generation? Is it the same engine? Is it enough for new Tiguan? I am considering whether ordering now or wait for 2.0 TSI.

[@autogefuehl]

This engine has been out for the Golf for ages, the mhev system can save some fuel. Engine is fine for the car unless u dont expect much performance. For quicker autobahn driving the 2.0 is better

[@dragospahontu]

It is better because you will save money in fuel. Unless you need AWD, 1.5TSI is better.

[@nicoaraioan808]

Excelent review as allways!!!

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated !

[@shurenable]

Thank you Autogefujl for your best videos! I followed you a long time. I like to see new Tiguan stay close to ID.4! This will be interesting in details. About Plug-in Hybrid version my dealer Moller auto said that need to service oil change more often in 15000km. Thanks to you ! Wish you new best videos like always

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks for sticking with us!

[@WOOF95]

This is a great redesign! You and Leah did a great job!!

[@Y4932]

Sarcasm? Leah was just sitting...

[@gullible119]

@@Y4932shes the camerawoman?

[@autogefuehl]

She was actually filming nonstop for days in a row now…

[@Y4932]

@@autogefuehl 🖐️hand up, for a sign of mistake... Apologies to Leah

[@stevena9305]

You did a great job. Sadly VW didn’t. Glad I have the old model.

[@RonaldLaing-m9d]

Can someone explain to me why you can only get electric front seats for driver and passenger in the New Tiguan by opting for the leather seats package. I don’t mind VW’s long standing options policy but why can’t there be an ‘electric seats’ option which is free-standing and not linked to leather. I have test driven an ID3 and it had electric seats and microfibre seat upholstery. Please can this inconsistency be fed back to VW.

[@autogefuehl]

Totally agree. Will do

[@YepYep74]

Great video. Thank you. I’m unsure if to go for the elegance or the r line trim . Please help 😊.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! Mid trim will also be just fine. Dont buy animal skin seats so u ll have better comfort and care about the animals 🙏

[@YepYep74]

Thanks for your reply. Theres , natch , elegance , r line. I want the pan roof as well. Also there is another contender the cx 5 homura. Just want a comfortable car for my family. Something I can look at and say yes that’s a good car. 🫢

[@armanozkaya8834]

Great video as always, looking forward to see that peugeot 3008 review.

[@autogefuehl]

yes working on it as we speak!

[@autogefuehl]

Will also be super interesting !

[@Maximillion225]

Top review as always, thanks Thomas! When can we expect the VW Passat driving review?

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! March 6th!

[@Maximillion225]

Looking forward to it! 😎@autogefuehl We're buying a passat r-line shortly and hoping to get some insight in the DCC, whether it is a must have or not 🤔 If i'm not mistaken all press cars up untill now have all been with DCC Pro.. (nice one VW 😋)

[@sajti83]

I usually don't like red cars, but man....the R Line looks so cool in red.

[@HitaarthBhutani]

I hate the fact that manufactures are adding unnecessary gimmicks and tech and making the cars unnecessarily more complicated and super expensive! That volume knob being a round screen can cost a lot when broken !

[@yoyoo100000]

Do you know if the Head-Up Display also shows navigation directions from Waze (when using Apple CarPlay)?

[@andras.89]

Yes, bring back all them buttons, knobs! Get rid of shiny glossy piano black inlays, and here we go, back to the good old 2010s VW interiors

[@johnnyVGtran]

i need the TIGUAN R released yesterday..i dont understand why the new model comes along yet the halo model isnt even revealed or shown to be even in development.

[@autogefuehl]

There sadly wont be any Tiguan R my friend

[@sakurazero3641]

There are a few things I want to point out that I would really like to see in cars again but first idk what vw is doing with theirs designs right now. The id2all looks again really classic vw but they seem now to go more and more in this ev look directions with a design that was clearly only made for the id3. And it is kinda sad that we need to point out felt in the doors with cars at these prices (looking at you 5er bmw). A thing that also made me curious after your materials video I would really want to see more higher trim premium fabric seats. Like cord and such. Like the Japanese used to do. Microfiber is cool and all but why not more options? 😅😅 nevertheless enjoyable video as always👍

[@sajti83]

Hallo Thomas, Any chance of a detailed / driving review of the new Skoda Superb anytime soon? 🙂

[@autogefuehl]

Yes! On it!

[@gregp.7148]

The aerodynamic shape looks a bit like that of the Audi Q4.

[@geodanila89]

"Not now honey... a new Autogefühl video just dropped"

[@ClassicMinishorts]

Hey, it's really good review with lots of details! Can I ask you to include more details on the PHEV driving. You did good including the information on driving EV only. But can you tell us about the sport mode. Can you drive in manual? Can you rev the engine hard and then change to the next gear? Can you down shift manually and accelerate? Basically can you drive it like a petrol car on the track? A PHEV is a good car for someone home charging and mostly short drives, but it is important that 1 it can drive in EV only without jumping to ICE. 2 it can drive relatively efficiently on longer drives, with regen etc.. 3 it can be driven hard, preferably with manual gear control when you want to and have some fun roads. Many thanks 👍

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers! Yea you can do that!

[@alexeyp8864]

I've been waiting this from quite some time, thanks Thomas for an excellent review ) For me being an owner of previous Tiguan 2023, I would say that I like the front of the previous generation more than this one )

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8! Yeah agree

[@stevena9305]

Me too and me too!

[@PRADOLC2014]

Agreed other one looks like proper suv

[@salahbarwari2957]

Is this for the American market or European?

[@autogefuehl]

Logic is as follows, it is complicated: Tiguan for EU (5-seater), built in Wolfsburg, Germany. Tayron for EU (7-seater), built in Wolfsburg. Tayron for China (5-seater), built in China. Tiguan for US (5-seater) is basically a modified Tayron without additional seats and built in Mexico. We are keeping u updated and will also present the US Tiguan as soon as possible.

[@bruts82]

Thomas what happens if you drive these hybrids without ever using the engine Does the engine kick in after a period of non use

[@arthurcahill3679]

I would like to know ,with this new vw tiguan have spare tire and jack . In the video it not shown

[@gregp.7148]

Real buttons back on the steering wheel, finally!

[@vadym8713]

thank you Autogefuhl for your job to lobby return to physical controls ! Hate Tesla for this trend

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍👍

[@SergeMessier]

Are the capacitive buttons for the infotainment illuminated or are they still not? The reason I ask is becasue in Canada, the buttons on the 2024 Atlas are not and I was hoping to see if the 2025 tiguan changed that. Thanks. Love the videos

[@bobabout256]

Do you know what cruising speed the engine cut in taking over from the electric motor? I had a Lexus and in theory it was limited to less than 30 mph but in reality over 17 mph it switched to engine. This was virtually useless for mixed town and highway driving.

[@systemfails]

Thank you Thomas for the review, you are always keeping your line. Great vehicle and review as always (Mehmet from Turkey)

[@autogefuehl]

Tessekur 🙏🙏

[@lucianpacurar]

What gearbox does the eTSI version employ? A new, electrified, version of the DQ381?

[@Ionutzz83]

1.5 eTSI 130 and 150 HP use 7 speed DSG DQ381-7F 1.5 eHybrid 115 HP use 6 speed DSG DQ400E-6F 2.0 TDI 150 HP use 7 speed DSG DQ381-7F 2.0 TDI 193 HP use 7 speed DSG DQ381-7A

[@andrijaoros4295]

Car looks really nice. I am considering it and how would you compere it with new X1? Or even q3?

[@andrijaoros4295]

@@japanwatchconnection thanks, makes sense all you said. I was just sitting in new X1 in a showroom. The steering wheel has the worst "leather" (or whtever it was) material I ever touched. It feels like some kind of rubber, just awful. These (small) things can easily turn me off from that choice. I will wait to see Tiguan definitively.

[@mr.joshmateo]

Let’s be honest, they also made it $3500 to be a status symbol. They did the same with the AirPod max when compared to other headphones in their class.

[@beefbottom]

Not sure about the gloss black wheel arches. I own a 2018 Tiguan R-line and I honesty wouldn’t change a thing on the exterior. I almost like the elegance over the R-line in the new model.

[@MrRobi10]

it's really expensive unfortunately for what's offering.. In my country(Romania), a mild hybrid it's sold for 42k euro which it's really a huge price... I think the PHEV will be way over 55k which it's a shame, with this money you can go for a GLC. Also, the waiting time of 9months+ it's really a shame.

[@raphi25895]

16:45 That's not the HV battery, that's the gas tank. The battery is located under the back seat

[@autogefuehl]

Yes correct, they moved the tank to that position due to the battery

[@spadasinuldeserviciu]

During the review, have you notice if the automatic gearbox is still doing the kick down function even if set to manual?

[@g00dfeeling]

Really like recent VWs both electric or fossil. Looking forward Lancia Ypsilon review

[@jaysen704]

Another fantastic review..i am considering the phev r line with all the additions. Two questions please. One ..whats the mpg without charging so on petrol only in the plug in? Secondly what is the realistic battery range in miles for thephev ?

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers 🙌

[@autogefuehl]

60-100 km 40-60 miles depending on how (fast) u drive pure electric, consumption without battery will be closer to the mhev tsi what i mentioned in the video

[@domen3277]

I cant learn to like the Taigo style lights on the back

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Damn. Every car nowadays looks the same! Cold, soulless and boring. And the obsession with those straight lines…

[@SVGN-y3q]

Hey @autogefuehl. Thank you for the great review. I'd like to ask for your personal opinion about how does this new generation Tiguan compares to XC40 which I'd say was class above until now. Did VW manage to catch-up on comfort and luxury level with Volvo?

[@vadimtres]

Could not figure out if MHEV TSI 1.5 shuts down when coasting? This was the difference between 1.5 engines on SUVs and hatchbacks before, but I was hoping that it gets to SUVs with the upgrade. Was giving quite a fuel saving on hatchbacks.

[@autogefuehl]

Same engine so it also does that

[@alexmercer8983]

What happened to the power figures? 236 from 315? Or am I missing something

[@Digiphex]

Bless you for bringing back KNOBS. I hate menu diving and screens. And that screen at 13 inch is far too big.

[@AdrianNelson1507]

Bringing back knobs, one knob at a time! Next .. climate control 😂

[@AdrianNelson1507]

We will get the Golf Mk7 back, be strong 🤞🏻

[@janziegelbauer7356]

Have you also had a chance to test 1.5 eTSI 96kW? If yes, how did it feel?

[@marcodignazio1673]

Thank you Thomas! Could you choose for yourself, would you pick the VW Tiguan or the BMW X1 PHEV?

[@autogefuehl]

cheers! This will be an interesting episode for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjSna1tgpeBj68

[@autogefuehl]

tough question, both have something, guess i would compare the offers.

[@marcodignazio1673]

Thanks for the prompt reply!

[@autogefuehl]

oh and this episode of course kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3vEopqhjtagp6c

[@laurentfournier43]

Nice video as usual. What happens when the high voltage battery is dead on the plug in hybrid. Does the car only run with the ice or does it behave like a mild hybrid? Thanks.

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers! You can of course still use the recuperation advantages when braking and running downhill etc. It will even have the biggest recuperation potential then

[@laurentfournier43]

@@autogefuehl ok, but the car has less power than with a charged battery? Thanks

[@lukemiddleton7705]

@@laurentfournier43I would assume the car would have similar power to the normal mild hybrid version just if your battery runs dead you’ve got to carry the extra couple of hundred kg’s of the battery with the same engine 👍

[@laurentfournier43]

@@lukemiddleton7705 so like in the previous model. Too bad it hasn’t been improved. That would have been nice to keep extra power from the high voltage battery even if it shows discharged. Was wondering as I can’t charge at home.

[@autogefuehl]

U keep a power reserve but it costs efficiency

[@velt1870]

It looks great. Probably get a water down version here in America if we even get it here at all

[@MrMutak]

What is the fuel consumption when battery i dead in PHEV?

[@amuaiz]

I can see one day you'll leave Lea to do the review and you'll be seated on the passenger side.

[@autogefuehl]

good idea ;-)

[@Moonlight-zp5rj]

Tiguan, X1, Q3, GLA, XC40? Which one would u pick? And why?

[@autogefuehl]

some helpful episodes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjSna1tgpeBj68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXuZk6Z6fNSnaZI

[@alxdava2004]

I would choose Tiguan. Is compact enough but the best space inside, most cheaper especially in the summer, powerful enough, good consumption.

[@jonass8893]

I have to replace my Golf 8 later this year and want to go for a 320i then. But this car seems awesome for long distance driving and looks great also. So I might stick with VW 👀 really excited for the 2.0 TSI tho

[@AL-kc4kg]

Thanks for the review! Is there going to be Tiguan R for this gen?