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

[@yosh45]

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

[@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?

[@8020Alive]

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 😂🫨

[@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

[@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 !

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[@autogefuehl]

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

[@eggbirdtherooster]

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

[@mrnicbst]

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

[@darylarellano1871]

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!?

[@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.

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[@wltdo6930]

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

[@vadimsport]

What class of car? This is a C class mass market

[@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.

[@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 🙌

[@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

[@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

[@CarloDeSantis-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!

[@vadimsport]

The climate in Skoda looks ridiculous

[@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

[@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

[@Kurio71]

150hp isn't that great for a car that size

[@josefv-y8m]

Interesting...it runs over 200km/h...only interesting for me as german. I am indeed suprised why anyone in other countries buys big engines, since limited to 120km/h on Autobahn anyway. Even 100hp would be too much for most countries on the planet.

[@Emil_E13]

Quick overtaking on normal roads requires some power, also if you have 3 passengers and luggage…

[@Matty12333]

VW don't seem very reliable cars

[@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.

[@jet_black]

None of these cool features will we see in the states😂

[@krane15]

We did get it in the previous model. Only the R was imported since it was only in the short (European) version. If the new model is imported with an R variant (not the R-Line) I will buy it.

[@Hercegovac.1]

This is not coming to USA , you’re getting Chinese version called Tayron😅

[@benjibatch]

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

[@TheCarGuru]

This version is a miss. The prior gen design - with more angular looks - remains the better looking version. This looks like a cheap Chinese or Korean vehicle. 👎🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@blondiebxl]

The exterior styling is hardly an improvement over the outgoing model. Very generic 'mehhh'.

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Still love a proper TDI in this car

[@turinturambar162]

Quality goes down, prices go up. Modern automotive.

[@Commentator541]

I think we are seeing first AI designed cars and it is beyond ridiculous. "Elegance" written on the door sill in a random font is about the most inelegant thing one can have. Also the Iguana Tiger moment is trying to attract more customers with the cuteness seen on other brands, mostly Stelantis. Just overall, while not insulting, it is a beyond ridiculous amalgamation of shapes and colors lead by AI generated market research analytics and pretty much the exact opposite of what any self respecting stylish person would like. Such as a Spyker or a Pagani.

[@ThomasMarshall-pg7ye]

This stuff with tiger and iguana is just childish. I would rather have better quality interior.

[@jbshp2011]

Sorry I do prefer the previous Tiguan. This thing looks just downright hideous. Volkswagen has really has taken a step backwards in designing their vehicles. I’ll pass

[@lgeraldo2000]

Eat the animals and throw away the leather?! How is that sustainable? A bit of common sense please.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I actually never thought about it that way lol

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment. You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. The classic approach is using oil/plastic as source material. Overall, a vehicle contains about 300 kg plastic. A car seat needs about 5 kg plastic. So the overall plastic share for the seats is very low and it is at this moment the most efficient way to produce a car seat. A couple of litres of fuel equals a car seat basically. So if you want to save oil/plastic, rather look at consumption for energy, fuel and heating and to other car parts than the seat. Note that animal skin leather also always contains a plastic coating for durability. However, long-term we should of course find raw oil alternatives. So going further, seats can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even increased share of plant-based materials (like pine oil, canola oil or start-up materials like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum, so be seen at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLEf42bpMano6c). On a calculation base, by ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en) - and that is a very conservative calculation. So it is at this moment the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensafin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6G1f56NbtOlqNk And the Kia EV9 with plant-based oil share: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKe7loOHnsSAd80 New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect, even for cleaning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2qXiouAbJeIiqM More and more natural materials are rising: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO2pIt7o9x7etE Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzNdHSjppaSbqc Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. In a high animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the "first" misuse case, the hide remains a profitable body part. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the primary use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse? We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.

[@autogefuehl]

You can very well live without killing animals for food btw.

[@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 ;-)

[@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.

[@ilord112]

Omg, is that your giant girlfriend? she has not been in Cam for a long long time, why did you hide her from cam?

[@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 !

[@Wolfman57]

Thomas, is the lady your girlfriend ?

[@seanki]

Is it only me or is the innovation on this car just not that impressive? It’s a better refinement looks wise but it’s the same old. The fact that the bigger screen is an option is just ridiculous, just pack in all the features in your cars already

[@LukaszOrlas]

I think the best jump in design was between design 2007 vs 2016 then facelift in 2020. Just bought 2023 elegance from factory and I’m happy with it but screen could be a bit higher (not looking at road when checking navigation)

[@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]

👍👍

[@chrispandis9221]

I don't get why they have to criticize animal skin every time! Some of us like the option - since there is animal free option, please keep your opinion neutral

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@Stephenb033]

Mickey Mouse

[@autogefuehl]

finally some1 found it ;-)

[@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. 🫢

[@gajjdy]

i hate chrome on cars sooo much

[@PhD63]

Too much gloss black on the exterior. What’s that going to look like after a few years?

[@erdbeerfeldheld007]

Like new, thats the difference to matt plastic... you can only see more fingertouch on it

[@PhD63]

@@erdbeerfeldheld007 and the scratches and swirls from washing and winter road salts and gravel.

[@Nol3j]

Audi q5 is 472 cm long, so it’s 18 cm more than Tiguan, and yet in Tiguan is more space in the back? Wtf??

[@vadym8713]

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

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍👍

[@Commentator541]

8:19 Fake leather is absolutely unsustainable and 100% non recyclable.

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. I also bought cars with animal skin leather seats before I did my research and got to know the industry. The most important thing is: With today's modern materials, you have nothing to lose, just to gain. You achieve the same kind of luxury and comfort or even better while having the same or better durability with less impact on humans, animals and the environment. You can use fabric/cloth, microfibre or leatherette. The classic approach is using oil/plastic as source material. Overall, a vehicle contains about 300 kg plastic. A car seat needs about 5 kg plastic. So the overall plastic share for the seats is very low and it is at this moment the most efficient way to produce a car seat. A couple of litres of fuel equals a car seat basically. So if you want to save oil/plastic, rather look at consumption for energy, fuel and heating and to other car parts than the seat. Note that animal skin leather also always contains a plastic coating for durability. However, long-term we should of course find raw oil alternatives. So going further, seats can be made from recyclables (e.g. from PET-bottles or old fishing nets) or even increased share of plant-based materials (like pine oil, canola oil or start-up materials like Pinatex from pineapple leaves or Desertex from cactus fibre or the mixed-plant-based Mirum, so be seen at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLEf42bpMano6c). On a calculation base, by ditching animal skin leather from car interiors, the amount of emissions (CO2e) is reduced by 85 (!) % (www.press.bmwgroup.com/africa-dom-easteurope/article/detail/T0403389EN/on-the-market-from-2023:-bmw-and-mini-models-with-vegan-interiors?language=en) - and that is a very conservative calculation. So it is at this moment the most important thing you can do to make car interiors more sustainable. A good example for high-end luxury with ventilated animal free seats is the BMW X7 with Sensafin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6G1f56NbtOlqNk And the Kia EV9 with plant-based oil share: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKe7loOHnsSAd80 New leatherette materials can be superior in every aspect, even for cleaning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2qXiouAbJeIiqM More and more natural materials are rising: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIO2pIt7o9x7etE Also check out what the animal skin leather industry tried to with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs For seeing how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzNdHSjppaSbqc Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. Also a group of researchers and German journalists from public media could recent directly trace the connection between car animal leather production and illegal burning down Amazon rain forest: www.daserste.de/information/reportage-dokumentation/ard-story/videos/illegales-leder-video-100.html In a high animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat is the "first" misuse case, the hide remains a profitable body part. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you demand it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and harms the environment, you make them more profitable. Alternatively, you could support industries with your wallet which try to improve the sustainability of materials. Also, if you turn the argument around to "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize that it doesn't make sense (and is ethically doubtful) to discuss the primary use of individual body parts of mammals. Mind experiment: You are getting slain down on the street; would it matter to you if it was for your smartphone or for your purse? Remember that animal skin leather is no different to fur, fur is just leather where the hair is still on. And fur is widely not accepted for clothing anymore, and of course not for cars. We cannot change what we have bought in the past, but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future. For a great insight into sustainability in the automotive industry, you can also check out our extensive documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nKf4uih6yhnaM

[@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

[@funkyfin3023]

Front end looks ridiculous, are they following BMW? Not a fan of interior at all. Why would people buy this bland wagon. Good review and first to publish as usual. 👍🏻

[@Tapot_goo]

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

[@BARAKO_KATINAS]

You won't be competitive with a 1.5 engine. Buy tdi in 2024? the question is who will pay 50 thousand for diesel. Here is an example of what German populism looks like.

[@RustyHeartsTOV]

Well Diesel is the best choice for a long range Autobahn cruiser.

[@EttoreMuti22]

Il Diesel resta comunque la scelta migliore per chi fa anche medie-lunghe percorrenze. E pure in città se la cava bene.

[@BARAKO_KATINAS]

@@EttoreMuti22 il diesel non è un’opzione per una nuova auto nel 2024.

[@povilasmarveloustv3810]

not enough buttons. Climate control is still touch controls, Because its cheaper.

[@autogefuehl]

Agreed

[@alexandruilea6471]

The Elegance trim is just perfect! Well done VW

[@sajti83]

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

[@autogefuehl]

Yes! On it!

[@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

[@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

[@gregp.7148]

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

[@alainarba]

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

[@MichalSzul]

I am glad that vw reverting back from path golf8 went but it is still not as user friendly as usually vws were. At the moment I got a feeling that korean brands are more like vw clients like it to be.

[@domen3277]

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

[@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 🤞🏻

[@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.

[@NaturaPug]

I feel like the new Tiguan interior design wise is like a bunch of puzzles that don't fit, the previous gen steering wheel was obviously to cater to the backlash of touch controls(rightly so) mixed with mainly touch centre console. Also relocating the gear lever to simplify, great idea, but why plonk a button right in the middle instead? Why not have a clean centre console with maybe clever storage options? Like a place to keep a small laptop or folders? VW used to be leading edge for ergonomics. Feel like this is a rushed job, which is a big risk for one of their major sellers.

[@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👍

[@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 !

[@marlonbrando8603]

Why did they change the design of the new Tiguan so much so that it looks like the Exeed TXL, Toyota Rav 4, Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 !!! And the design of the Tuareg 2024 was left the same and upgraded to Audi Q 8 :-( ?

[@Mike_221]

Do not like the cheap rear door materials.

[@myemailiscool]

Personally doesn't bother me since I will never actually see it, and my kids who sit in the back could not care less. If it means we can get things like acoustic glass, that's a tradeoff i'm ok with.

[@vadimsport]

in the previous generation, cheap materials were everywhere

[@gullible119]

That’s nitpicking considering the car starts under €35k

[@Mike_221]

@gullible119 It's really not. VW has a competitive advantage in build quality and their powertrains. Without build quality, why should people stay with the brand?

[@vladalexandruarghir]

Excellent as always Thomas keep it up

[@yoyoo100000]

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

[@n8n8n8n]

I hope Kodiaq will get the PHEV 272PS drivetrain but with 4x4. FWD in an SUV is a huge disappointment.

[@albertobenelli]

The rear looks like it belongs to a much cheaper car . The interior looks extremely plasticky . Nope, don’t like it at all .

[@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.

[@opvask]

the interior is so cheap looking. hard plastic and bare metal everywhere. and its 20-30% more expenssive than all the competition. even the base version. like this is mercedes or bmw kind of money. but compare this to a cx-60 top spec and it looks like 2 completely different class of cars, yet the mazda is cheaper than the base version of the tiguan.... how does VW get away with it, why do ppl buy this crap

[@Kobecopter96]

I don’t like the new design of the tuguan , i think VW is aiming for the Chinese market , nice review tho

[@gregp.7148]

Real buttons back on the steering wheel, finally!

[@jatr1x701]

Is it me or does it look like a generic Chinese car now? Definitely lost a potential customer with this model. Previously I was thinking about Tiguan.

[@sebces2576]

I don't understand why VW uses hard plastics in the backseats at this price point, especially considering the CX5 and RAV4 are cheaper and use soft touch and even stitching.

[@carlosorff]

I like Volkswagen, but this time Škoda Kodiaq looks much nicer, and more grown up as a car.Like a higer class of a car. Tiguan looks like as if it is full of glossy plastic and without a soul.

[@俊源蔡]

VW～nice car ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@injinerconev]

Car displays don't need to be this large. The worst trend to come out of tesla by far.

[@saigoneze4465]

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

[@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.

[@alexsam2630]

No point getting the Tiguan. Just get the Kodiaq. always was and always will be a better more spacious vehicle.

[@krane15]

They can't both be right? On second thought, maybe it can for a later updated car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goC6hX9vd9FsbK8

[@funnyme3022]

I wonder why is Thomas suddenly a diesel hater… hmm is he payed to talk trash about disels.. i am your subscriber for ever and i never saw u before talking so bad about the disel engines 🧐 having diesel sound in town? U serious… new diesel engine are so quiet in low speeds is crazy..but when u accelerate on highway than u can really hear it… so why are diesels still best sellers in every category basically if they are so terrible? U always so proudly say for every brand that they are cancelling ICE in 2026 or 27 or 28 .. you really think that’s good for their business???? Thomas to be confident and not delusional is a real skill. I congratulate you ☺️

[@autogefuehl]

Hm? I only mentioned that at low speeds, the Diesel is notable louder than petrol or ofc PHEV but that the difference goes away with higher speed. I said that for regular long journeys with higher speed it would be the suitable use case. No hate on a certain technology at all

[@JOHNNYK202]

VW get cheaper, materials wise, with every iteration of their models yet their prices sky rocket. Disgraceful.

[@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.

[@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

[@g00dfeeling]

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

[@ekimandersom4478]

Lea is wonderful. The car not so much. Any car that has a huge ipad glued to the dash is an absolute hideous nogo.

[@mission609]

I hate it so much R-line's Glossy Black and g60 5series glossy black

[@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

[@ivofixzone6410]

This big tablet is in your face like a turd thrown at Mona Lisa painting . What a shame VW ...

[@terokaakinen7061]

Thank god no haptic bs buttons on the steering wheel...😎

[@TerbrugZondolop]

Central screen is too small. Should have been 3x bigger at least.

[@jmml1]

So they better put the windshield as a screen, shouldn’t they?