Why Buy? | 2018 Vokswagen Tiguan Review

Motor1 Senior Editor Jake Holmes gets behind the wheel of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan to see if it's a better fit for the American crossover class.
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As-tested price: $37,450
There has been a schism in the Volkswagen Tiguan’s lineage. Whereas the first-generation SUV was pretty much identical in the U.S. and Europe, we now receive a different model that’s specifically tailored to the U.S. market. Notably, it’s 10.6 inches longer than the outgoing Tiguan (and more than 8 inches longer than Europe’s model), with 58 percent more cargo area than the old Tiguan and three rows of seats.
Compared to its quirky and cramped predecessor, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a much more practical choice that should help the automaker compete in the ever-growing compact SUV segment. With a long list of optional features, plus a new turbocharged engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, the Tiguan looks better suited than ever to appeal to modern American families.
To find out for certain, we’re putting the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan through the same meticulous tests to which we’ve subjected other compact SUVs. Take a look at how the Tiguan stacks up in our latest Why Buy? video review.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: 2.0-Liter Turbocharged I4
Output: 184 Horsepower / 221 Pound-Feet
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 21 City / 27 Highway / 24 Combined
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CREDITS
Host: Jake Holmes
Video Producer: James Bradbury