Is the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line the GTI of SUV's?

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Looking more like a #TiguanGTI, the 2020 #TiguanRLine adds some much needed visual enhancements to the #VolkswagenTiguan for 2020. Riding on 20" wheels and tires, a unique front and rear fascia, and some tweaks to the interior, it should help the #Tiguan stand out in the ultra crowded compact SUV segment. Just don't expect GTI performance with only 184 HP under the hood.

[@kevinluna8175]

This car is on par with every other SUV in the class, it’s not meant to be a street racer. It’s a beautiful comfortable everyday driver built for the average everyday driver. In my opinion it is one of the best if not the best.

[@ForeverrCheer]

No, it's not, but a lot of people look to VW for the higher end, luxury, of the standard types of cars. Usually, with luxury, you at least get a bit of power. It's not even just the tiguan. VW has really made their engines stupid slow compared to what they used to be capable of years ago. I think thats why most people complain. I really do want them to either beef the Tiguan up or give us something like the Touareg back with some power because I honestly think that would do so well in the current market we are in.

[@joenissan]

Kevin Luna Agreed. I love this engine as much as I love the 1.8T in our Jetta. Not a race car, but ride and handling are top notch.

[@LP-co4lm]

I think the fact that this is the R-Line version, the expectations for speed and agility are set higher compared to a normal Tiguan. That’s why it’s disappointingly slow.

[@Treizez34]

For what this car costs, not having a more powerful engine is a sin when you look at the rest of the competition. This is a near $40k car, find me another German marquee offering a vehicle in the $40k range that's got as low HP/TQ numbers as this. You can't. If you want a simple SUV, buy an SEL; well equipped and reasonably priced (albeit boring and plain). If you're going to spec up to the R-Line at this price point, a larger power train is a must and it's a gross omission by VW to not include this. You're buying this for the performance aspect (driving dynamics in this case). It should have more power.

[@ForeverrCheer]

Treize Elements EXACTLY!!! I was so disappointed after test driving the Tiguan that I was like well shit maybe I’ll just have to buy a BMW if I want a decent SUV. Because I refuse to pay that much for a wimpy engine. But esp with the R-Line point... Literally all the package is is cosmetics. Which irks me. Ugh. We need a GLI but for the SUV segment!!! Lol. And I dont want the Atlas because thats a literal bus

[@Collectible_Andy]

I agree with almost everything said in the video. One important thing to note is the EA888 engine in thjs Tiguan is that it's incredibly tunable. I wish he would mention that. With a simple ECU APR tune you can get 60 hp and 80 lbs tq more. The engine just need to be unlocked for max potential.

[@jeremysepeda2521]

Thanks for the info, definitely will be adding some power for my Tiguan

[@anthonyg3044]

How much does that tune cost?

[@luistapia2340]

Love my 2018 tiguan have stuffed it for a road trip with my wife myself father in law and 2 daughters and cargo in the back and it's a great cruiser and road trip vehichale cant challenge a Ferrari or BMW but I didn't get it for that. My sel premium with 12 year/120 thousand miles maintenance plan I got from vw cant complain. Love my vw.

[@0502reed]

I have a 2018 just like this except black. It's styled well and well equipped. Think of it as a budget Q5, not a GTI suv and you'll be happy!

[@learntolove3683]

I just recently bought a Tiguan and as I continued driving it I started to appreciate the Tiguan alot more. It's runs so smoothly, the brakes are perfect. It really pulls and it's such a comfortable and fun experience to drive. I had a Passat before which was also a good car but the Tiguan is definitely on another level.

[@thrasherx2k1]

It def doesn’t pull, but the rest of your assessment is on point

[@MinutemanMedic]

@@thrasherx2k1 I test drove it and I feel like it does. But only on the low end.

[@thrasherx2k1]

@@MinutemanMedic compared to the 09-17 Tiguan it just lost its sporty nature all around.

[@handyManny312]

O got a 21 r line tiguan , that thing pulls especially in sport , not so much in eco , decent on regular mode

[@GhostPrime21]

Idk why but I love the bloopers. Maybe it shows that even the best can mess up

[@poochthedog8079]

Great job on this video! I have a 2018 sel and see no reason to trade up. The power issue of which you speak has never been a problem for me, especially when I’m getting 27 mpg. I love my car. You didn’t mention how quiet it is. So airtight. 🦙

[@oliviercharbonneau8120]

I have a 2018! Highline also! I totally agree with you! No issues at all with the power!

[@Marre480]

Congrats to the best reviewer on YT. Love how you see all the little things other reviewers just skip on, like the door shut, remote key quality etc. The main reason I bought three VWs in the past five years was the high interior quality. Really disappointing to see all the cost cuts making the VW just another brand. At the same time the asians and especially the koreans are really stepping up on the interior quality.

[@DMCarReviews]

You meant worst reviewer?

[@jaygaymes]

I just bought mine about a week ago and I can honestly say it is perfect for me. I don’t need all the power and 0-60 in no time flat, it has enough get up and go for me and I love that on the sticker it says I should get 23mpg average and I get almost 30. I love all the tech features, for sure. Good, honest review of this vehicle.

[@elpetenero1]

Three months later, do you still like it as much as you did the first week? My wife and i are seriously thinking about buying one next week!

[@jaygaymes]

@@elpetenero1 Yes! I absolutely love it 💜

[@jaygaymes]

@@elpetenero1 I’m not doing as much highway driving as I was doing when I first got it but for an SUV I’m still shocked at the gas mileage I’m getting.

[@splyce9712]

My man made sure that Range Rover was in the background on every shot. Thank you for spicing it up. Shout out to the editor 🙌

[@IvanBosnjak89]

I have a GTI - and got this for my wife. I actually like how it rides, it’s comfortable and really well refined. It’s not quick (at all), but the trade-off is that I can get 6.9 l/100k on a simple highway trip. As a family vehicle to ship along our two big dogs, it was the best option for us.

[@crbb3099]

Yeah you have a diesel right? I have the North American option and I'm lucky to get 8 l/100km on the highway

[@IvanBosnjak89]

CRB B Nope. The EA888, no diesel here - we’re in Canada. When it’s in its Budak cycle it does really well for us. It’s actually better than I managed in my previous Golf R.

[@crbb3099]

Ivo Bosnjak Oh really? Hah, I’m in Canada too, I’ve never seen numbers like those on mine!

[@SaraK_69]

I like VW, but truth is the 2020 Subaru Forester blows the Tiguan out of the road.

[@scotnoco]

I love how this suv looks! Coming from a golf 1.4 T I don't think this will be slower than that ! This is definitely in my list up there for handling and looks.

[@harshitbaweja5594]

I saw this car parked in the background in your Velar video and I knew it was gonna come up.

[@zman7989]

Great job on the review 👍

[@jumpyg1258]

I picked up my 2019 tiguan sel premium r-line for 34k last year. These things are always on sale at dealerships. I get a combined 26mpg on regular 87 gas. Yeah a beefier engine would be nice but if you look at the competitors suv's, the engine is around the class average. This is supposed to be a SUV for family use, not for racing. If I had a beef with the car, it would be that there is too much black in the interior. I would swap out that grey carbon fiber mesh he describes at 8:10 that is on the dash and doors with a brown wood to brighten it up a little bit and make it look classier like an Audi.

[@2004cyrus]

jumpyg1258 I also have the 2019 as and I agree with your comments. Happy with it and the long warranty and the price I paid

[@scottrivkin3307]

You may have paid 34k but with a 39-40k sticker, a better engine should come with it. Many other car brands add more powerful engine options with higher trimmed cars, as they should. No one is asking for a race car, but if Mazda can offer a 250HP 2.0T option in their higher trimmed CX-5 for 35k, VW should be able offer the same.

[@2004cyrus]

Scott Rivkin it’s coming Scott! VW has an R-Line Tiguan & Arteon coming soon.

[@gabevillarreal96]

He didn't talk while accelerating this time! Love it!

[@ricksgiraldo]

I live in Colombia and I have that car. Really love it. Here it comes with less HP (180) but about 10% more torque and also 7speed DSG transmission. Man! The car flies, I’ve drag raced it with all the competition and it’s always ahead, I’ve even tried it against some 3.3 and 3.5 naturally aspirated engines and it also does really good.

[@ricksgiraldo]

Also it does 0-62 (100km/h) in 7 sec at 1mile above sea level (Medellín, Colombia)

[@cadeere74]

Thank you for the bloopers

[@bellazroddaz]

I got the manual in the uk 2018 model R-Line and it’s a beautiful vehicle to drive , well happy with it

[@mrmtl6938]

Very good review, you talked about everything important. Good job!

[@krane15]

He's expecting things VW no longer offers after Dieselgate. In any event, VW has never been big on innovation. It doesn't want to cross streams with its luxury brands. Only under Ferdinand Piëch did that change for a moment. When VW tried to improve the quality of their cars it got terrible feedback from the automotive community. It first SUV was over-built and a dismal failure because nobody wanted to pay $50,000 for a VW Touareg.

[@CipherKilledit]

Nice upload! Keep them coming!

[@77ytse]

I just bought one. Totally awesome.

[@mauriceetal1426]

Too excited to see you back

[@barryspc]

I got a Canadian highline 2019 last year.. interior wise basically the same, we also get the LED headlamps, interior is basically the same as the R line. Without the lowered front bumper and uses a relatively economical 18 inch wheels.. the R line is just for the looks. Quite happy with it so far for everyday driving. I have test drove the CR-V, maybe it is due to the CVT, it doesnt feel much faster than the VW. I would say you do need to floor it to get a head start off the line..

[@wocaomade]

The rline isnt just for look, because it has wider tires too which helps with handling too

[@isimonsez]

Aesthetically this car beats every comparable crossover in its class IMO and as far as HP, I agree more would be better say around 210hp but most people don’t buy this type of vehicle for 0-60 speed or looking to haul a trailer so....

[@peteyification]

Most likely answer? No.

[@dannielz6]

This is one of the best looking SUVs out there. And I wish other small SUVs offered a 3rd row.

[@crescentfallen99]

Everyone with the HP.. I have a 2019 SE and so far it moves for what it is.. It's not always about how fast it can take off. Sure the 2011 that I traded in had more pep. I do miss it a bit but this new one is awesome. I am contemplating getting the 2021 R line... A tune can fix HP issues. When I want to go fast I jump in the Q50

[@hellodzheng00]

I love your bloopers man

[@gabevillarreal96]

When the car starts and when it accelerates nobody should be talking. Every other time its fine but just like we hear the doors close on silence, I think it should be the same when the car is started and full throttle acceleration. He's fantastic though. Big fan!

[@minivanmaster]

Hearing the "thunk" of a door shutting is somehow more important. I can't decide to agree or disagree with this haha. I think the engine noise is fake

[@gabevillarreal96]

@@minivanmaster I happen to think its important to the overall solidity of the assembly quality and the structural integrity of the vehicles platform. Most ignore that. I don't.

[@jbm0866]

You make a great point, and it really has nothing to do with expecting it to be the GTI of small/midsize SUV's..but rather simply using it for its intended purpose. Imagine it loaded with 4 people plus luggage at about 4-5k above sea level in Colorado..and thats not even climbing up a winding mountain road to reach a ski resort...just tooling around at higher elevations. Prepare to be passed by lighter cars with even less HP/TQ. Why doesnt at least the R-line Tiguan get the same 268hp version of the exact same engine in the Arteon? I can't imagine real world fuel economy suffering much if at all if they did..and it seems like the perfect tune for a machine like this.

[@TheRealBrendon]

Great video!

[@solid1378]

For people criticizing the low HP & lack of a DSG, remember this, VW offers a very generous American Warranty. The warranty is the best in Murica, than they offer elsewhere in the world. A highly boosted engine will cost more in LT warranty repairs and VW DSGs are noted for their reliability nightmares. The 8 Speed Auto used in the American Tiguan is an Aisin (Toyota). This means this transmission will be super-reliable. With massive Dieselgate settlements, VW cannot really afford to have high LT Warranty liability expenses.

[@lttsr]

I don’t like the new VW USA strategy personally but it makes perfect sense. They tried over the years to introduce more premium versions of existing cars or models like the Touraeg, Phaeton, old Passat, etc here but time and again, Americans have shown that they don’t care about semi-premium or nice materials at higher costs. If they want that, they will go for cars with actual luxury cachet. They want inexpensive, spacious, higher riding, and smoother cars. So, what VW has to do to be successful here is pump out SUVs (and I think they need another 2 crossover to slot below the Tiguan) and the sedans and sporty cars get left behind. The Jetta makes sense but the Golf doesn’t make sense outside of the GTI and R. And I think whatever they’re doing with the Passat is pointless. It’s like they don’t care about that car at all.

[@danielfeldman7913]

Will this wheel/tire combo work OK in the winter? And sorry if I missed this, but is there a big sacrafice in ride quality with these wheels? That aside, I completely agree, R-line makes all the difference in terms of looks and sportiness!

[@chrisprince2018]

Great review. More power is always better.

[@leemail4946]

Thank you Sufian, as always an excellent review. Which of the Tiguan year model is best to buy as a used one in your opinion? Please advise. Thanks a million.

[@theredline]

Lee Mail Depends on if you want the first or second generation. They’re both so different and obviously the newer generation will be slightly more expensive.

[@leemail4946]

@@theredlineThank you Sufian, I am not that familiar, but maybe the best in each? And what is the fair price would be, if possible, please. I would like to see if I can afford it. Many thanks, I have seen all of your videos, so keep up the excellent reviews. Take care.

[@tapper701]

Volkswagen is upgrading the Tiguan nicely. Overall, good evolution in suv product. Pet peeve is not having dash air vents match, none of the 4 match in design. Could easily have done this and had a more harmonious look. Also, turn lights in rear of ALL vehicles should be amber/orange. Much easier to distinguish from night taillights or brake lights ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@NileshR12]

VW NEEDS to offer the Tiguan with cooled front seats & heated rear seats because other competition in the segment already offer that

[@thrash123ful]

Best looking inside and out in its segment it does need more power or a hybrid would be cool.

[@juergunmagerkinsquirter1280]

i have the previous one, top of the range 155kw version i think you call it the SEL. Got the delimiter taken off and now its faster off the line than most other cars what with the R 4WD system. Im a big guy and i have zero gripes with the interior of my car size wise. Perfect fit imho

[@gregkramer5588]

Nice job!

[@PunxsutawneyDave]

The "Mack Daddy" of the Tiguan line up. *giggle* And Sofyan is the Mack Daddy of car reviewers!

[@MichaelStanton]

I just bought the R-Line Black edition. Very happy with it minus the power. I’m hoping the aftermarket tune scene fixes that.

[@johnlubbad6205]

You could try: Neuspeed Power Module, Piggyback ECU Tune. APR is getting the full tune ready though. Soon. Hopefully. I just bought a 2020 SE R-Line Black Edition, 4 Motion. Love it...except for the lack of power. He hit it dead on-we need 50 hp or at least.

[@johnlubbad6205]

I also have had for week, well I immediately change headlights/fogs, to LED. Changed springs to H&R OEM Sport. Dropped it about 2 inches and handles better.

[@MichaelStanton]

John Lubbad I’m interested in the LED conversion. Can you shoot me some info

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

You may have bought one too soon, VW are going to release an actual R version sometime soon.

[@calabriamia6307]

@@ChrisS-nj3ye Nope 2021 doesn't have it

[@trent7080]

I love the Interior space and overall simplicity of the interior; The exterior is elegant and understated. 0-60 numbers are similar to the other compact crossovers. Hopefully VW continues to sell over 100k units a year.

[@2004cyrus]

ATX Trent I own a 2019 and love mine. Great price and warranty.

[@DamirSab]

I own one and sell VW. It is my #1 seller. Best bang for the buck in its class and is a blast of a car. You can get an SE R Line Black for under 37k and an SEL R Line for around 42k. 2022 gets a facelift and a ton of standard features added. The 21’s a little cheaper if you can find them.

[@JamAudiox]

Did you change the mic? The sound on this video is great!

[@theredline]

JamAudiox We made a few changes ;)

[@user-vw2ry1mq2b]

How many changes to the engine would need to be made to bring the power up to GTI standards? I'm thinking aftermarket...

[@chefhomeboiardee4574]

Could definitely use more power...but I'm loving the refinement of the Tiguan. Handling is very nimble for the kind of vehicle it is... The panoramic sunroof is a win. Infotainment system is a go. The Blacked out version with the white exterior IS beautiful. Also, sport mode definitely fools me into thinking the vehicle is faster than what it is, really. it was either the Tiguan or a Mustang Ecoboost. The Mustang has a lot of pep in it's step. But at the end of the day, practicality wins out. But just to reiterate your point, the Tiguan could certainly use 30-50 more horses to murder everything.

[@johnprangnell3244]

Over here in NZ, they sell the skoda kodiaq vrs diesel, 176kw &500nm torque,. Goes rather well and is based on the same chassis as tiguan

[@mikei3738]

Test drove one a couple months back. Nice clean look. That’s about it. Wife loved it. I said hell to the nah. Agree with Johnson L comment

[@Ryan-id5xt]

In Australia we get the Tiguan (shorter 5 seat variant) and the Tiguan Allspace (7 seat variant similar to the US) with the same engine as a GTI 0-100kmph in 6.5 seconds

[@lrob5657]

Dig it. Sharp looking, sophisticated classy SUV

[@johnlubbad6205]

Looks a lot like, the previous edition Q5, 2015-2017. The body lines are almost identical.

[@Lovejoi222]

Yes! I love my Tiguan!

[@dave8319]

We test drove it in residential streets. Power seemed OK with four people in the car. It didn't seem sluggish or like I would be panicking on on ramps. But it's not the GTI of anything for sure. It's smooth, you don't feel shifts. Wife loved how it drove. We also drove the GLB, which seems more powerful but also kind of jumpy. My knock on the powertrain is the mileage; I would expect a bit better considering past EA888 cars with only 6 gears do about the same. I blame those wide 20s.

[@wocaomade]

Yes basically trading fuel economy and comfort for better handling and looks…

[@1GQ_gent]

I had a v-dub GTI in H.S. even received my first speeding ticket moments driving off the lot the power was unbelievable test drove this it didn't bring me back that 20+ year ago G.T.I experience

[@JustinD630]

I have one. Nice but no GTI. Very underpowered for sure.

[@JDMHaze]

Justin De Bel a base camry:/rav4 have more power than this lol, this is sad and nowhere near a GTI character in any way

[@DecemberMoon]

but very reliable

[@MaxusMV]

In Europe they sell mostly short wheelbase version and the 2.0 turbo engine (which is around 230 hp in stock) can be easily and safely chip tuned to 315 hp. By saying safely I mean that the 7 double clutch wet transmission DQ500 can officially withstand 700 nm of torque (350 nm in stock engine). So, by paying around $500 for the booster chip you’ll get an SUV with proved dynamics of 5 sec 0-60. Isn’t it a GTI?

[@THEsoulquarian]

Not really my cup of tea (crossover segment), but this is a nice, understated design that should age well. I prefer the Tiguan’s design over the CRV or Rav-4. I don’t think the R-Line trim stands out enough visually, but I guess it doesn’t matter since it’s not doesn’t have any powertrain, transmission or suspension upgrades. The 20 inch wheels seem like overkill for the Tiguan. I can’t imagine most people who’ll buy this will complain about the sluggishness. VW knows the market for these type of vehicles.

[@kigna1234]

IN Australia the Tiguan comes with the 162TSI motor which is the older GTI tuned motor and also has DSG gearbox, 220 hp vs the 182hp here

[@juniormeyer27]

My 17 (Tiguan 2) with the E888 tsi is more so considered the gti of suvs. Smaller, lighter and much more nimble. I make 260 ish hp and 250 torque with a stage one tune from MA Performance and a Cobb v3. Everything else is stock minus an apr rear turbo inlet pipe and an afe power dry drop in filter. I’d like to see numbers like that from this model year even with the same mods. It’s pulls hard and does everything an suv should. Go back a couple year models and then yes you have the gti of suvs.

[@wocaomade]

Yes 17 tiguan’s engine is pretty much straight from mk6 gti. Wheras 18 tiguan has an eco version of ea888 with throttle intake flow and higher efficiency combustion cycle. With less hp and potential for tuning

[@paulcolmer9046]

Had a 240 BHP Tiguan bi turbo , now have 300 bhp Cupra Ateca , same MQB underpinnings. That's a sports SUV

[@Yksisuuntainen]

"essentially the Volkswagen of crossovers..." Yeah, I mean, that's what it is 😂

[@Elmamaguebo16]

Did he meant to say the Golf of crossovers instead?

[@ThePabloG30]

@@Elmamaguebo16 The 1.4 L version sold in the Caribbean is actually slower than a Versa.... they try to distract you with features... but it has poor fuel economy and no power in the engine... If you're in traffic with kids.. its comfortable.

[@LetsBeRealNow]

this guy is overrated ... he sucks at reviews

[@jayjuggrnaut]

His use of words in general, and analogies in particular, is superfluous.

[@aidangraham4727]

@@LetsBeRealNow Not true hes a good car reviewer

[@shopwithaaron]

Please park that gorgeous Velar out of view of this vid!!!! Nice take of course!

[@officialyasir]

I love the outtakes!

[@icloudchris]

Wait how long ago did you drive this and where??? Missed that part... LOL nice review as always.

[@2004cyrus]

C Cloud 2 years ago in Colorado above sea level. He drove the habanero orange color

[@sebastianandrew9077]

The T-roc that they sell in Europe is the GTI of the SUVs.....amazing vehicle.

[@izzyifdu7599]

It’s slow and heavy because it’s the long wheel based version. They should of just given us the regular wheel base version and then have the CrossSport and Atlas to fill out the lineup.

[@texx1017]

I have a 2018 SE W/4 motion....trans is lazy and shifts hard in sport mode. Lots of turbo lag and delay when pulling out into traffic. Normal mode its seems like it cant ever find the right gear at low speeds. But it is a beast in the snow. Cant praise it enough for that. ..Interior is almost silent at highway speeds. Just FYI, mine has had 2 suspension recalls and eats tires. It seems to suffer from similar camber issues that the CC had. 23 avg mpg.

[@robhall4267]

I have a biturbo diesel Tiguan Rline which makes 238hp. 6.7sec to 62mph and comes standard with head up display and 7 seats. Most certainly drives like a GTI. Unfortunately no longer available as diesel. Will have to buy a Skoda Kodiaq VRS next time if I want the biturbo engine.

[@AngelGarcia-jq7gt]

maybe if volkswagern would put the dsg 7 speed, will get a better aceleration and feel, because in Mexico here have the dsg 7 speed and feel pretty hell with the engine, I love your videos!!!!

[@Jasondranoff]

Is that key fob only reserved for the r-line? I have a 2020 Tiguan se and I have the old switchblade key

[@eduardoguillen6385]

I agree, 200 + HP should it be better for the r line, I know they have now the r with 300+ HP. looks are good and I am sure there is many modifications available.

[@MundoOval]

Considering to buy one

[@chicoh22a]

$40k for 187hp ??? Heeeelllllllll naaaaahhhh ✌🏽 🤣🤣🤣

[@JDMHaze]

Ernesto Ramirez couldnt even crack 200ho and this the R-line?? they just throw badges anywhere lol ... 0-60 is 8.5-8.8 but the Rav4 hybrid is like 7.5-7.8 lol.. FAILL. dishonor on you volkswaylol

[@manuthpung0074]

typical suv, low HP, expensive af

[@alengreen589]

40000 $ is very cheap in germany you pay for the same car over 50000 euro ( 55000 $ ).

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Yeah, it's not competitive. $40k is what an RDX costs, a MUCH better vehicle.

[@alengreen589]

@Tyrel Tolliver Amen.

[@brianholland77]

I have this vehicle and the biggest mistake VW made is power. All R-lines should have a significantly more powerful engine. This car should have 300 horses.

[@tomazstor6501]

I have R-Line 2019 190HP but interior is litle diferent than US. version. It has more options specialy in back seats and front.

[@michaelstone7514]

I like the car but agree its way underpowered. The R line trim should come with the golf R engine. I would keep the 8 speed trans because its smoother thN the dual clutch. Upgrade the brakes suspension ,and steering to golf R levels ND you have a winner imo.

[@iamslf]

VW has been noticeably making cars to a price point for a while now. I mean, all economy manufacturers do that, but VW is really making it noticeable. Regarding their engines, I dunno, maybe their research is showing ppl don’t care about power as much as you’d think 🤷‍♂️. They got rid of the Jetta SE’s performance, and are now solely using the R badge for styling purposes, besides the Gold R.

[@f181234]

CRSJNSN . That’s because everyone complained they were too expensive so they cut out a lot of features

[@sebastianandrew9077]

This is why Europe gets the best versions of everything.

[@czaker02]

Hey I like your videos. But its missing essentials at the beginning. Horse power, basic specs model, clear message. Cheers

[@brucemadu8535]

‘Truly disappointing’ power. Love it!

[@NZsarge1]

We get the GTi motor in our R Line and the there’s a rumored Tiguan R coming.

[@StellarBlue1]

The Achilles tendon of most new cars is always the underpowered engine. With four thousand pounds of car, it needed either a V6 or Turbo-4 with at least 230 - 250 horsepower to be a decent mover. Funny thing is, VW had the Golf GTI engine available and chose not to even offer it as an option. Strange...

[@StellarBlue1]

Tyrel - Totally agree with you. Even with their downsides, V6 and V8s are much less stressed than Turbo/Supercharged engines. Give me a naturally aspired V6 over a 4 banger any day,..

[@f181234]

Tyrel Tolliver a v6 in this would get 21 mpg and make it more heavier

[@oscarkanal]

I have an 2018 EU-spec Tiguan and comparing it to the North American Tiguan my feels a lot more premium. For instance it features a tri-zone climate, adjustable armrest in typical VW fashion, no blank buttons in the center console and much cooler led taillights. The taillights on this tester is actually the entry taillights in Europe. It is a shame that VW does not offer the same quality and features in North America as they do in Europe.

[@wocaomade]

That is right, i wish they offer these options. But on the side node yours is probably much more expensive than this right?

[@haze1123]

How smooth is the engine start/stop system? And how easy is it to disable? This should be part of all your reviews.

[@DecemberMoon]

haze1123 just buy an OBDeleven and disable the start/stop

[@tomseddon3715]

Correct me if I’m wrong but the USA tiguan is actually the tiguan allspace that the rest of world gets such as Europe and Australia along side the normal size (smaller) tiguan.

[@ramonj08]

4000 lbs with 184hp engine which would be around 150hp at the wheels after drivetrain loss. All of that for 40k? Nooooo siiiiiiir

[@Djchrisman1]

16:56 Exactly how Sofyan feels about this car...

[@justinnegron4843]

🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@jambajuices21]

That loud sigh he gives after saying power. I felt that.

[@joshuacrowe-jc9gy]

I love my 2020 4motion!

[@_IIN01]

My real biggest pet peeve with Volkswagen is the amount of empty buttons around the gear selector even for the highest trim. It makes the interior look like it’s missing options.

[@10tenman10]

Definitively nice looking wheels.

[@jorgedejoya3782]

We have the 160 kilowatt GTI motor standard for the RLine here in Australia

[@mehrangerami187]

Nice job! It is over priced for the little power that Tiguan offers. Either price should be lowered or horsepower and torque should be increased for this price. Considering the 8speed trans. i was hoping that overall MPG on HWY should have been a little better, but maybe i am asking too much from VW. The interior was just OK. Again for the asking price of an SEL Rline.... Not impressed. At this time Mazda CX5 and Honda are my first choices. As usual you did a wonderful job of presenting the product. Best. Mehran from San Diego.

[@djtrepound2407]

If they want even more sales make a offroad back with blacked out emblems, lift it, add cross terrain tires, rugged wheels and they’ll attract a whole other segment of buyers.

[@andrewhaine7217]

Is the light flickering an actual feature or is it just the effect of the LED lights on the camera?

[@johnleslie9493]

Besides the 20” wheels, does the R-Line include any other suspension/driveline upgrades from the base model? As always, thanks Sofyan!

[@J-W.-]

I don't even think so honestly.

[@theredline]

John Leslie We believe the suspension is tuned a bit stiffer but other than that, it’s mostly just an appearance package.

[@johnleslie9493]

Redline Reviews VW really does need to pump it up. I’d think it wouldn’t be very difficult to do considering they already have the components on the shelf from other models. Seems like a no-brained!

[@mitskef]

The 2.0 petrol engine with 220 hp did it for me.

[@OCCollects]

Thinking of buying a 2019-2020 for 18-20k. Any differences between the 2019-2020?

[@SMITPGG1997]

Good Review Of 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. 😁

[@stephenhendricks103]

VW has learned one thing about American consumers. They want their VW's cheaper and bigger than their European counterparts. Thus, the Atlas replaced the Touareg in America and isn't sold in Europe. The excellent European Passat was replaced by the cheaper, bigger American Passat. The current generation Jetta, larger than the last generation, is not even sold in Europe.A new generation of the previous Tiguan is still sold in Europe while it has been dropped in North America. The American "Tiguan" is called the AllSpace internationally where it's seen as a midsize SUV. The only near Euro-spec VW's still available in the US are the GTI, the Golf R, and the Arteon. Though the GTI lacks some of the bells and whistles of its European counterpart (e.g. the digital cockpit in the GTI and the Arteon has a torque converter AT rather than the DSG in the European version.) As a GTI owner I looked carefully at the American Tiguan when shopping for an SUV about a year ago. (The R-Line wasn't available at that time.) I liked the Tiguan's size (185.1" long) and its familiar minimalist interior design. My wife and I had found the surprisingly accommodating third row in our KIA Sorento to be a welcome feature for occasional use but the Tiguan's 3rd was pretty much a joke. (Ironically, though, the 27.9" of legroom in the third row is 0.2" more than offered by the 2020 Highlander. A "midsize" 3 row crossover that's nearly a foot longer than the Tiguan.) Like Sofyan, I was disappointed by the performance provided by the Tiguan's EA888 2.0L turbo engine, especially since I was accustomed to the performance of my GTI with the same powerplant. Putting the Tiguan in "Sport" mode reduced the deficit but didn't eliminate it by any means. I was also disappointed that VW opted for a traditional torque converter transmission rather than its excellent DSG (dual clutch) transmission that's standard in Europe and the standard so-called AT in the GTI. As to why VW doesn't offer the GTI's specs for the engine/drivetrain in the Tiguan, the answer is fairly obvious. First, scalding performance and acceleration rank about 25th among the top 10 priorities of compact crossover buyers. Second, the 189/221 HP/Torque figures are quite competitive with the best selling compact crossover rivals. It's 1 hp less than the CR-V, 14 less than the RAv4, and 9 more than the Nissan Rogue. In terms of torque, it's more than competitive with 221 ft compared to the Honda's 179, the RAV4's 184, and the Nissan's 175. I suspect that VW looked carefully at how many high performance Tiguans they were likely to sell and decided it was such a minuscule number that it simply wasn't worth the effort. Sofyan (and I) might yearn for more performance but even he understands that crossover buyers often prioritize other factors far more highly. (Witness the recent purchase of a Subaru Outback as his spouse's daily driver.) Nevertheless, it's worth noting though that there is an option. A Stage I ECU tune from APR raises the HP and torque figures to the level of performance Sofyan yearns for (60+ HP 50+ lb/ft torque increase at a relatively modest cost. ($700 or so.) And contrary to claims that the tune invalidates the Tiguan's manufacturer warranty, that's not the case. Warranty claims can be refused only if the tuning mod can be shown to contribute directly to a problem. In the end my wife and I purchased a second KIA Sorento rather than the Tiguan. It's only 4" longer than the VW and has a more powerful naturally aspirated V6 that delivers smoother and more linear power. And while the 3rd row is used only occasionally, the fact that it has nearly 5" more legroom made a significant difference when we have to transport more than 5 passengers. Nevertheless, if it had been up to me alone I might have opted for the Tiguan and a Stage I tune.

[@joonhyukbang555]

I'd like to correct one thing about the shift. Sports mode is one more down from D, not to the right.

[@wosby_limited]

Here in the UK, they offer a 230hp petrol and 240hp diesel motor on the R-Line.