What kind of car is the VW Tiguan?
Cars.com’s Joe Wiesenfelder takes a look at the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. It competes with the Ford Escape and Pontiac Torrent. Volkswagen’s new compact crossover, the Tiguan, is everything the midsize Touareg should have been but isn’t: relatively light, efficient, peppy, modern and roomy.
How many miles does a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
I purchased my 2009 Tiguan used in 2012 and it only had 20k miles on it. Now I’m pushing 90k miles and sadly I still owe 6K. It all started in September when the timing chain mysteriously jumped, basically destroying the top end of the motor.
Where does the second generation Tiguan come from?
The second generation Tiguan was unveiled at the 2015 IAA in Frankfurt, it is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. Aside to Wolfsburg for its main production, the production of the second generation model was expanded to Puebla and Kaluga.
Where does the Volkswagen Tiguan Mark II come from?
The Tiguan Mark II and the Audi Q3 Mark II are built on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. The model is produced at Wolfsburg, Puebla and Kaluga. It is now produced in both short wheelbase and long wheelbase versions. The SWB (Short Wheel Base) Tiguan is available in Europe; the LWB (Long Wheel Base)…
The Tiguan was the first model the company produced for the compact SUV market, one of the fastest growing segments over the past few years. Like everything the company does, the German-built Tiguan was an understated, quality product that was aimed at being the best in the class.
What’s the price of a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan range of configurations is currently priced from $7,990. Our most recent review of the 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example. You can read the full review here.
Are there any recalls on the VW Tiguan?
One recall in 2012 related to an injection pipe on the diesel engine that could crack with the possibility of a diesel fuel leak and engine fire. There was also the well publicised recall of vehicles, Including the Tiguan, fitted with the DSG gearbox.
Can a rear seat be adjusted in a VW Tiguan?
The rear seat can be adjusted fore and aft, and they also recline, so passengers have a good amount of room to find a comfortable position that suits them.