Ruined

[@steeven23]

I miss the days when you would analyze vehicles' designs but also retouch them and make them better to your taste.

[@Noname-bg8sh]

Do it yourself, with AI even a non-designer can alternate designs

[@DavidJohnson-gh3si]

That’s his sketch monkey channel

[@DodgerFloof]

​@@DavidJohnson-gh3siWell all he does are car reviews over there too...

[@The_other_side-]

This one is beyond saving I'm afraid.

[@brokeboy87]

The Photoshop adjustment is the part I look forward too.

[@bohomazdesign725]

I tell you even more. I liked the previous "old" version (2019) of the Tiguan even more. It looked so refreshing "aggressive" for a Volkswagen.

[@Concxrde]

Oh my god… I don’t want to see that on the road… REDESIGN IT I BEG YOU

[@diemes5463]

the previous version is the redesign lol

[@UhOhUmm]

It looks fine on the road.

[@ethanmckibbin]

The 2025 Tiguan looks like an Audi wearing a Halloween costume.

[@Knightmare22]

It would for sure be the scariest thing to show up to a Halloween event 😂😂

[@Idkallhandlesareunavailable]

oh good lord, the back is even barely tolerable, the front is just sad. The designers over at VW need to get a pay cut for that

[@Therealincredidud]

Literally almost no diversity on the front and rear, almost the same from across the models

[@whatthe6532]

I grant your wish. VW in Germany is in such a bad way everyone is taking a big pay cut plus factory closures. Vw designers have lost their talent.

[@GusGus1996]

Asa previous owner of a 2018 Tiguan SEL and present owner of a 2022 Arteon, I absolutely love the redesign of the Tiguan. As they say different taste for different folks.

[@joshknutson16]

Looks much more Porsche like

[@AndrewTSq]

look at vw up gti front, and this front, you can not unsee it after that :)

[@ChilledNurse]

Removing that black section in the rear bumper would make that rear end really nice.

[@simonn2045]

It worked on the Golf because it wasn't as huge

[@ccyCui]

I actually like the new design, more modern and premium. The old one is good looking too, handsome and musclier. Both are good in my opinion.

[@Carfan678]

I really like the rear end on the new model and the interior is much better

[@davids1816]

The "grille" is a bit bigger than it really needs to be but otherwise I think it's nice looking. Interior is much improved too.

[@TheMemeHandler43]

Define premium….plastic? Piano blacks? lol it’s trash

[@TFSIChristmas]

Yes exactly, every time new car comes, people call it trash then overtime people like it.

[@landroverbro]

@@TheMemeHandler43 right? They didnt even bother to house the gauge cluster. Despite hard plastic on hard plastic wrapped in hard plastic, the previous gen interior looked more premium.

[@StayHardened]

I’m not a designer.. just a dude who likes cool cars… to my layman eyes, the newer model is much better looking… maybe I have poorer taste, but to me the new is a decent improvement to the old

[@Who_can_save_you_from_hell]

The Pre Facelift of the old is the best.

[@jmdelapaz]

The new one is 10x an improvement from the old. I don't understand. Exterior and interior are very much an improvement.

[@yt_Ajay_]

I don't care for any cars newer than 2012. There isn't a single one I've seen that made me go "I'd like that," except for the new Jimny.

[@wand3rlu5t]

The new one is beyond better than the old one which has always been a proportional nightmare with it’s short snout and long body. The only thing that truly bothers me about the new one is the lower facia design. I feel like some more classy choices could be made with the rear tail light graphics but I could live with it. The interior, I’m not a fan of the little digital pattern glowing parts in the dash and doors. It looks pretty gimmicky. Everything else is quite handsome.

[@TheWonder-Sparkster]

It’s Actually Not That Bad I Wish They Would At Least Boost Up The Engine

[@krane15]

So everybody can whine about the poor fuel economy?

[@brotherdubious]

They literally gave it 17 more horsepower and reduced the weight by 170 lbs...did you watch the video?

[@TFSIChristmas]

VW hp is strong, don’t underestimate it.

[@LiveLikeaPunk]

I miss the days when i was excited for a new model. Now it's what new generic suv will i shake my head to in confusion.

[@thenullduck]

I think the new design is an improvement in almost every way..

[@TheMemeHandler43]

Seek out an eye exam

[@thenullduck]

@ I did, my vision is far above average thank you.

[@deathmark1940]

​@@thenullduck u mean the opposite

[@CarsandDiecasts]

I generally don`t like VW designs but I have to say that the new one is much better than the old one design wise. It is definitely not ruined.

[@RubmaLione]

The interior is very elegant and refined for its price segment, but the exterior design is overly aggressive. The gigantic air vent trend makes zero sense for what is a family-oriented SUV. It’s as if the vents are eating the rest of the front facade. The back is okay, I don’t mind the taillights.

[@ericbailey1756]

Sorry to disagree I think the new design looks better

[@fl00d69]

You're entitled to your opinion despite being wrong.

[@uzondulawrence5134]

I agree, looks better than the old. My opinion.

[@jovicaantunovic968]

Looks better than the old one - for me👍

[@fl00d69]

@@uzondulawrence5134 It has _jowls_

[@mziwendukuntsele671]

I agree with you.

[@ncvwrx2759]

Damn Bembli tell us how you really feel!! Do a re-design please!

[@yanis_s500]

This is exactly what I’ve been thinking all along. The old Tiguan, especially the R version in all black, looked fantastic-almost a rival to the BMW X5. VW did something similar with the Passat, too; the previous versions were much more attractive than the latest models. It feels like VW is losing its way, trying too hard but missing what people really want. Just focus on designing beautiful, high-quality cars, and they’ll sell. Instead, the new ID lineup looks awkward, with technology lagging behind. No wonder they’re having to shut down production facilities in Germany. Well done, VW-keep pushing customers away with these missteps.

[@QuartsAk]

I think desighn was so good that there was just hard to improve upon (in VW terms)

[@threesixnine369six]

It's not that ugly on its own, but compared to the old one, it's just shit.

[@dylspeckk]

Why don’t you redesign them anymore?

[@Deandunbar]

Volkswagen was always slightly more boxy, more purposeful, and with a more upscale and driver-oriented feeling. This one, like so many others, is kind of a confused mess... if you hid the VW badge it could be really anything from China or Korea, no "Volkswagen-ness" at all anymore.

[@upwaveflash8429]

I swear to god That interior design is a HUGE step down Stale boring ugly and tasteless

[@matthewoesch2364]

I disagree with you on this one. I think the new one is an improvement. It gives me Porsche Macan vibes.

[@fliptailslide]

They copied bmw a lot in this design. They may want to confuse some chinese buyers looking for german car

[@shawn3595]

for me BMW Mercedes Audi and VW,Porsche create the best looking cars they have ever before

[@Taurusboy07]

Actually, I love this new Tiguan. It is very nice.

[@stephanepedno236]

I like it better ❤

[@MrJones-z1q]

11:45 you can slap that rear to the front of an I.D.Buzz and it would work as a fascia. That's how ugly that rear end is, it's better as a front.

[@jimj2683]

The second row is incredibly comfortable for me (5'11"). The reason is that the front seats are raised so much that I can fully stretch out my legs under them.

[@MisterMonsieur]

That 201hp for this Power/Weight Ratio is anemic. As always, excessive emissions are holding it back. Most people park their cars at work for eight hours. Meanwhile, diesel delivery trucks running around town NON-STOP are EXEMPT from emissions regulations. Make it make sense.

[@QCI99]

Looks heavier, lost its sharp edges and the huge gaping mouth lacks detail.

[@Splendid_Lad]

It’s actually lighter than the outgoing model.

[@abrahamcasanova9901]

I agree with everything you said. Vulgar and grotesque are two adjectives that describe well not just the Tiguan but many new cars. I would argue that the new interior is incredibly boring to look at; it’s just a horizontal line and a screen. I know I’m stuck in the past as well when it comes to car design, but I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing.

[@bandalheiracomosnengues5866]

"idc if it makes me old school or not adjusting to trends, thats why i have this Yt channel" instant like PS: its crazy that there is a dial for the ambient light but no dials for important things like AC or volume

[@epillavictor4251]

I love your perspectives Bembli. Very interesting how detailed the assessment is done. I love it.

[@kilovwdude6457]

Power is up to 201 from 184 but the gen 1 had 200

[@krane15]

Base engine bub.

[@kilovwdude6457]

@krane15 usa you only got the b-cyle 184hp/228tq engine you could spend near $50k on a car with 184 hp. no hybrid or Tiguan R here, same thing with this one 201 is all you get

[@briantii]

I actually like it. Looks more Audi like.

[@TheMemeHandler43]

Tell us your broke without telling us your broke 😅

[@briantii]

@ Guess you missed that one pretty badly. Far from broke. Heck, I actually (comfortably) own an Audi and BMW. Just saying this looks more upscale than in the past and I like it.

[@ejohnson3131]

Looks like a jellybean!

[@divergentus]

I read a story somewhere that MB designers used to prep two clay mock-ups for their execs. One was a more futuristic model, 2 generations down the line - revealed first to show the execs where the design logic was going, and probably to soften up the old goats. And they then revealed the next gen model that needed sign-off. It was then easier to visualize the link from past to future, and also to introduce step-change designs. I think this new design has lost a lot of the evolutionary Tiguan design elements that were classic VW. Maybe it's setting the new brand ID for the rest of the range to follow, but sadly, it's lost a lot a balance and proportion in the design.

[@viggokoch6998]

Not only is that grille ridiculously huge, but it’s made of that cheap looking gloss black plastic. Looking forward to when this trend dies…

[@thatguy-m6p]

old design is so good if you told me that they released it on 2024, i'd not have had a single doubt

[@ivanlievendag9820]

1st generation, although dated, is still one of the most elegant and well designed SUV's ever produced.

[@jc-rp6wv]

It looks too bottom heavy. I think the best looking was the pre restyling version. The light bar of the restyling is a bit too gaudy for me. The original Gen 2 Tiguan was the most elegant

[@arndsan]

i gor the Tiguan 1 - schon in Sec 23-24 in your intro. Best design so far. Especially the back.

[@JK-ct8dq]

VW, there must be a reason why the business is not going well, it's not only for the EV. Think about it.

[@The_other_side-]

the new one looks like a cheap toy, kinda childish looking and very inflated and clumsy, it's like it doesn't demand respect like the old one.what a shame.

[@Entertainment-]

5:10 16:00 That dial is pretty genius. Small round OLEDs are a cheap commodity now because of smartwatches, and they reused it for a smart dial.

[@Blank00]

To those that say that capacitive panels and baking too many things into the screen are better because it’s more modern, those trends deserve reception similar to reception of some other trends like CVTs and overworking small engines by slapping turbos.

[@michaelpapaioannou8921]

You’re so right!!

[@DiegoMagengo]

VW had another bubbly era like 2005-2013 but you’re right, I’m going to miss the more angular stately VW design language from the last generation

[@MrTARIQSs]

The original 2016 mk2 Tiguan in r-line trim with rectangular headlights is peak Tiguan design imo It looked like a bigger, more rugged and more aggressive Golf GTI

[@STUMP_]

It's ironic that VW lost their identity with their ID line up.

[@oktober-r8i]

I agree with you 100%. They took that from Audi, who have also very little sheet metal in their front views. But what I also find unfortunate is that the rim designs on many new vehicles are getting worse and worse. Angular, edgy, awkward, endlessly convoluted, only sporty sporty sporty. In my eyes, no longer beautiful, no longer noble.

[@dannnnnny]

I think these companies are hiring designers who want to follow the hottest trends they learned in school or were inspired by from previous design experience, rather than sticking to their roots.

[@xxzmk]

They didn‘t drop weight. They are just smaller for the US market. You guys usually got the Tiguan Allspace as the normal Tiguan. Which is by far longer and bigger than the normal EU Tiguan. The 7 seater will be the Tayron.

[@GeneralObservation24]

VW group gave the Porsche Macan the same treatment. The front used to look so sporty and now it’s a huge gaping grill. Awful.

[@Swrktar]

The new one looks great imo, you should see one in person

[@HeyErnie007]

I disagree with Bembli. First, the model being shown is the R Line, which is supposed to be very aggressive. The everyday Tiguan should be more toned down. I think Volkswagen's current design is very dated and this refresh is welcome. It looks more premium compared to the outgoing model and that's great. It stands out from the competition by seemingly being a more upscale SUV, which I think will do well. The real question is whether or not the MPG will be competitive.

[@krane15]

The two lesser design as much more understated. However, it is unknown whether VW will import those models to North America at this time.

[@HeyErnie007]

@@krane15 what are you saying?

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Bembli is really starting to show his age. He does a lot of complaining but won't sketch and redesign the car like he used to. That's what got me interested in his channel in the first place. I actually prefer the new design Tiguan. It has me more intrigued than the current generation. This will be a hot seller for VW, depending on how it's priced.

[@rootypoots]

It’s sad to see the identity crisis Volkswagen has been going through. The company that had a clear design ethos of having no unnecessary lines has now become practically indistinguishable from Toyota. Even their ID Buzz-clearly meant to fill the Beetle’s role as their attention-grabbing statement-making nod to their automotive heritage-has unnecessary and dishonest design details like the pointless fake vents near the back. People are still driving the old Bus today, 60 years later. Can you picture people driving the new ID Buzz in 60 years? With its plastic interior and flimsy fold down tables that won’t last a week around a family with young kids?

[@terrencebiggane8648]

Old one - nice. New one - nice. I can't muster up enough enthusiasm for any SUV to care. It's an appliance.

[@lucdevriese2134]

Fully agree. Previous Tiguan was a masterpiece of vw design and SUV design in general. Pure and simple, yet still attractive. It probably explains why the sales trend at Skoda and Cupra is more positive compared to VW.

[@PROFESSOR_TV]

i also prefer the old design, the huge moustache on the new one looks silly

[@alphatrion100]

Nowadays i get the feeling these designers just make changes for the sake of making changes. Not because they're inspired.

[@BenFS90]

I do like the new one, the only thing i would change is the front end, it looks so rounded... But the interior is 100% better than the older, that is a huge improvement

[@Blank00]

If you clip of the bottom of the touchscreen, perhaps there’s space for physical HVAC controls between the screen and vents

[@tonyl7286]

VW: why is our company failing? Also VW: turns one of their best selling cars into an abomination

[@royalmale2412]

Bembli you’re always spot on your assessment with the new car design across the automotive design . I concur with you

[@elg1gy]

Non-designer Bembli: "VW have never been about curves" The Beetle 😂

[@LeviGolob]

I personally think the previous gen Tiguan was one of most classy looking compact suvs. Its a shame Volkswagon succumbed to the pressures of todays blobs and melted design cues. Honestly, I think to some extent the last Tiguan looked better than the Audi Q5.

[@TRISMUSIK]

I actually don't mind the design. I like the big mouth in the front. Looks aggressive.

[@krane15]

First, keep in mind that this is the R-Line design. VW also builds two lower models that have different front and rear-ends. The rear-end simply balances the front. Second, all carmakers are redefining their identity due to electrification. So it true, they are in flux. Keep in mind that what well so well for them before during the ICE age, won't necessarily work for an EV. Remember, EV are government mandates, so its less the carmaker, and more Big Brother forces these changes upon all of us. Anyway, its not Korean, but Chinese. The Tiguan (formally Tayron) was designed for the Chinese market. BTW, if you feel VW has a gaping maw, what do you think of Lexus or Genesis, or Infinity? Three luxury models with huge grills. Not to mention the grill on its biggest competitor, the RAV4.

[@depanny103]

it seems like a Toyota with the worst Audi's pieces of plastic glued on

[@pauladam8918]

I really love the look of my 2022 SEL R-line and I agree the front of the car is a huge disappointment but I saw a lot of feedback people actually love it .. I love the simple angular design of the inside and outside of the 2022 but the 2025 has a much more luxurious cabin.The rims on the 2022 much much better than those crosstrek wheels.

[@kerc]

I own a 2020 Tiguan and I find current VW design direction disappointing. They look like they're not even trying. My Tiguan has so many design details, creases, and folds that makes it look so well thought out.

[@savchuktaras]

I think they were going for a Macan influence for the front end.

[@Who_can_save_you_from_hell]

The old looks even better pre facelift imo.

[@kaybe3044]

I thought the European Tayron would be the US Tiguan. But apparently not.

[@CJStingray]

Shiny black plastic was a terrible for the interior and in many respects worse for the exterior. I would expect to get full of scratches over a short period of time.

[@connsche]

Hi, i just wanted to correct, that without the R-Line, you will have a very different front with a less chubby face below the headlights and more elegance.

[@moel8230]

I trink it looks way better than the old design! Reminds me a little bit of the Golf W12 Concept 😁

[@Dario01]

Car design is mostly horrible these days, maybe one day people will realize that a bigger car with more power and faster 0-60 is not everything

[@jeffs6090]

I think it's a vast improvement! I might actually consider one now, if we actually get the phev.

[@FroggysProductions]

The old ones infotainment system was too small this interior is a improvement

[@eyespy8088]

The front looks like an angry Golf yelling at you!

[@jc-rp6wv]

Fake plastic vents, specially when they are massive look cheap. Like ghost interior buttons

[@krane15]

Nope, the vents are functional.

[@ZX_64]

I feel like the VW designer saw what Porsches did with 911 stretching it stretching the front to make cayenne and done the same by the stretching the golf

[@Lonnikacka]

I do not know what it is with the new Volkswagen models, whether it is the new tiguan, the tayron, golf or passat. They replace everything with massive blacked out plastic...

[@chiiiiweeeee]

why does the tiguan have such a nice interior? luxury cars are literally gonna loose their identity

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

Looking at this new Tiguan, my eyes are scanning all over the place searching for some resolution or balance, but it isn't there. Puffy. Undulating lines. Odd choices. Encore GX lines coming to mind with the rear door and D-pillar relationship. Grrrrr.

[@ChrisDelArc]

I think you are on point! Volkswagen had terrible quality and reliability but at least they had some nice designs. It seems that this went down the drain too. I found the older tiguan classy and masculine. The new one seems very uninspiring and awkward. I tottally see why Volkswagen is on the verge of bankruptcy

[@G59METH]

Sadly the talented people who design cars for fun (any artists in that matter) and put their work on social media never get hired by car manufacturers, most brands just copy each other nowadays, probably the worst automotive era yet

[@HForceClan]

If anyone ever criticised my car's design while driving this, I would just walk over and point at the rear "grill" and say "then wtf is this..?" in a monotone voice.

[@CT37BN]

New fascia is missing some accents and just needs a few light clusters to take away from large gaping mouth/intake. 19inch in a higher profile rubber for comfort.

[@NickAlexTheo]

the "regular" version is actually not that bad (compared to the Rline). it doesn't have that big mouth in the front, nor the extra details at the back. In Greece that would be the Life or More versions.

[@jimj2683]

They should have just continued to modernize the old one.

[@Felice_Bova]

Ferrari Portofino vibes with that front smile 😅

[@djplonghead5403]

I was thinking more of the Kia Soul