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A Road Test and Review of the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun
We like the name, especially since others under consideration were Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib.
With its somewhat muscular and purposeful stance, unique front and rear-ends, the Volkswagen Tiguan Trend & Fun is refreshing to look at when compared to other compact SUV's such as BMW's aging X3 and Honda's ugly duckling, the CR-V. The Trend & Fun specification model comes with VW's 16-inch San Francisco wheels, although there are some good looking 19″ alternatives available. The chrome grill surround, colour coded exterior mirrors and door handles, are standard across the range. Overall the Tiguan is well proportioned and stands out on the road.
Once inside you are hugged by supportive front seats. The optional electric seat adjustment on our test car meant an almost infinite number of driving positions are available and, when combined with the optional heated seats, made for a very comfortable journey, especially in the Cape winter. The interior is luxuriously appointed and we found the fit and finish to be excellent. The controls are in the right places and easy to use. The touch-screen radio is user-friendly and the 8-speaker system provides good sound quality, especially if you have an MP3 player, which connects via the auxillary connection in the centre armrest.
Rear passengers have ample leg room and a centre armrest with two cup holders. The rear seats are foldable in a 60/40 split, have recliner adjustment, and another feature is that they are longitudinally adjustable, i.e slide forwards and backwards. Boot space is 471-litres, or 1 510-litres with the seats folded forward, and should be enough for luggage for four, or your monthly shopping. Numerous safety-features including 6 air bags; anti-lock brakes; electronic stability programme; side impact protection and Isofix anchor points in the rear - which are all standard across the Tiguan range - contribute to its 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
At 200 mm, the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun has a fair amount of ground clearance when compared to others in its class. The ride height gives one a good all-round view of the road, however the relatively chunky c-pillar can be an obstacle on occasion. When combined with VW's permanent four-wheel drive (4Motion) the Tiguan has the credentials, on paper at least, to deliver a competent off-road drive. However, and this is generally the case with the majority of SUV owners, we didn't get to test it. Like most Tiguan drivers our time was spent almost exclusively in the urban jungle and on the black stuff. But the Tiguan feels at home on the tar. The ride is firm but comfortable and the 4Motion provides sure-footed progress, especially in the wet. Steering is direct and well weighted when on the move, thanks to the speed-sensitive power steering. However, we felt that the steering could've been lighter when maneuvering around town or in tight places.
Giving the Tiguan its legs is the world's first direct-injection petrol engine with twin charging technology. The 1,4-litre engine boasts both a turbocharger and a mechanically driven supercharger. This innovative combination ensures power delivery throughout the rev range with little or no turbo lag and equates to more power but with better fuel consumption than a similarly powerful 2,0-litre motor. The 1,4-litre TSI produces 110kW at 5 800 rpm and a healthy 240 Nm of torque between 1 750 and 4 000 rpm. Although peak power is produced relatively high up the rev range, the good spread of torque makes the Tiguan an enjoyable drive - and this is the little 1,4-litre's ace. At highway speeds you can cruise comfortably in 6th gear and cruise up most hills without having to stir the gearbox. Even when driving at urban speeds, the motor pulls in 5th and 6th gears from 80 km/h without complaint. The motor is responsive and speaks to the driver with a tenacious little growl. It's just a pity the gearbox isn't as slick as the engine it's mated to. We found it to be notchy and, when hustled through the gears, somewhat clumsy.
We like...
- Styling.
- Well appointed interior.
- Firm but comfortable ride.
- Quality fit and finish usually associated with more expensive cars.
- Great 'little' TSI engine, with its responsiveness and tenacious growl.
We would like...
- Traditional parking brake, as opposed to the electronic one fitted, which seemed to behave inconsistently.
- Better synchro'd manual gearbox, or VW's accomplished DSG automatic.
- Lighter steering at slow speed.
- An auto-folding function for the relatively bulbous side mirrors - think tight parking spots or busy on-street parking.
Quick Facts
- Engine Capacity: 1 390 cm³
- No. Of Cylinders: 4-cylinders, in-line
- Aspiration: Supercharged & Turbocharged
- Power: 110 kW @ 5 800rpm
- Torque: 240 Nm @ 1 750 - 4 000rpm
- Drive type: Permanent four-wheel
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds (claimed)
- Top Speed: 192 km/h (claimed)
- Fuel Consumption: 8.4 l/100km (claimed combined)
Scott is a South African based motoring journalist and editor of the website, SACarFan. When he's not busy bringing readers the latest in motoring news, he's usually out on the road, putting the hottest new cars through their paces.
http://www.sacarfan.co.za/2009/06/road-test-volkswagen-tiguan-14tsi-trend-fun
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Hey all you Car guys out there is Motor Trend biased against Dodge?
Ok guys here is a question that i need you car gurus to answer. If you have the balls to speak your mind and give the manliest of man answers then tell me here and now if Motor Trend favors Ford or do you suppose they give an over all equal response to all the cars they race?
Here is the reason i have just purchased a blood chilling bone breaking red mustang with enough power to blow your girl friends panties off. And my nephew Bought a new balls to the walls kick you when your down, slit your throat and dance in in your blood challenger. Now here is the warning.... If you are not the man your dead granny's kissing cousin thought you were then pack up your granny panties and get the hell out of here. This question can only be answered by the red meat eating, barbecue in the middle of winter, dynamite fishing, poker playing man your wife wishes you were kind of a guy. So... guys spit out your tobacco, hawk your cigar, and tell me if Motor trend favors Ford.
hahahaha dude i freakin laughed my but off when i read this, i even had my buddies read it!! ok well since i think this question does hold a certain...oh whats the word relevance, i would have to agree that more people do favor ford over dodge, but does motor trend rig the races that they set up?!?!? i would say no! they have pros out there racing these cars, people with experience and they don't just "race" the cars they do each Event five or six times before they give there respond and then they give the overall best answer. More people might like ford but Motor trend isnt biased against dodge. What would they have to gain from!?!?!?! So Ford may advertise more in their magazine but they are paying for that spot light, so again i would have to say they don't rig the specs on any events they do, i'd say its pretty fair.
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