I want to change the current family vehicle and was considering replacing it with a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion. We have a cottage in the Laurentians region and the efficiency of all-wheel drive is important to us. We also appreciate the Tiguan’s ground clearance. We generally travel 25,000 kilometers annually. We have two young children. Is it a good buy?
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Hello Emmanuel
We understand you’re drawn to the first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan. Indeed, among the compact sport utility vehicles (SUVs) of this era, it is definitely the most interesting to drive. We remember having particularly liked the ardor of the 2-litre turbocharged engine that drives it. In addition to shining with its agility, it was equipped, as an option, with the 4Motion system, which proves to be effective.
However, the first generation Tiguan is not without flaws. Indeed, it is much more compact than the current Tiguan for example. In the back seat, your kids could get cramped faster than you think. In addition, its trunk is not the most spacious either. Know it.
As Protégez-vous mentions, pay particular attention to engine fouling, which requires fueling with premium gasoline (91 octane). The organization also advises having the timing chain, the oil pan seal, the air conditioner, the struts and the rear differential checked. Also note that maintenance costs could be higher than the competition.
As always, when buying a used vehicle, make sure you know the history of the desired vehicle before buying it.