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Buying an SUV - would you recommend the new Tiguan?
I am considering buying a new, or nearly new, medium-sized SUV and am contemplating the new (2016) edition Volkswagen Tiguan. I have owned Volkswagens before and generally hold them in high regard.
How do you rate the new Tiguan to other similar SUVs? I have never owned a diesel car, for various reasons, and am tempted to opt for a petrol model. Which would you recommend?
If you would suggest another SUV in preference to the Tiguan please advise what it would be.
How do you rate the new Tiguan to other similar SUVs? I have never owned a diesel car, for various reasons, and am tempted to opt for a petrol model. Which would you recommend?
If you would suggest another SUV in preference to the Tiguan please advise what it would be.
Asked on 10 October 2016 by Jonathan Innes
Answered by
Honest John
It's a lot better than the previous Tiguan, but very expensive and has not been problem free. See the entry in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ If you like VAG, a SEAT Ateca is better value. Alternatively, a Mazda CX-5, Honda HR-V, Renault Kadjar, KIA Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Suzuki Vitara, BMW X1, BMW X3, Audfi Q3...there are a lot of alternatives.
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