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Review of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Price Range $23,200 to $28,875

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

18 to 19
City MPG

24 to 26
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
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Interior

Oh, so pretty! With a leather-trimmed interior featuring faux wood accents, shiny instrumentation and an optional panoramic sunroof, the Tiguan’s interior should be added to your mental drop-down list of happy places. There were heated seats, and to top it off, the seats were well-sculpted and comfortable. My SEL had a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, and the steering wheel tilted and telescoped, too! The Tiguan provided everything I needed to tailor my driving area to a perfect fit.

An optional feature that I absolutely adored was the updated DVD navigation system with a rear backup camera. This system will add $1,990 to the car’s cost, but it was a peach to use and provided a couple of really neat options. When navigating, the VW system allowed me to opt for a split-screen mode with the map on one side and the turn-by-turn directions on the other. Nifty! Also, when moved into “band” mode, the touch-screen combined the presets from a variety of sources all on one screen. I was able to store a few FM stations, one AM station and a couple of my favorite satellite stations all on one preset screen.

The panoramic sunroof deserves some attention, too; the Tiguan’s entire roof is literally glass. Open the automatic sunshade, and the whole sky is looking back at you. My kids loved looking up at the sun, stars or even a roof full of sparkling snow. It was an exceptional feature.

As for the kids in the second row, the Tiguan provided sturdy seat belt connectors that they were able to buckle themselves. The booster seats seemed to fit snugly, and the Latch connectors were easy to find. My boys enjoyed the heat vents on the rear of the center console, and they liked opening and closing them at their leisure. I’m pretty sure the Tiguan earned a special place in their memories as well because it joined us on our Christmas tree adventure.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

shopping around: At cars.com

key interior: Features

    ● Console ducts ● Fold-flat passenger seat ● Driver and passenger door bins ● Panoramic sunroof

available interior: Colors

  • Charcoal
  • Clay Gray

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