Life With a New 2020 VW Tiguan | 5 Likes & Dislikes 

The european Tiguan with the 2.0 tdi engine gets 150 bhp, 340 N/m torque and 45 mpg economy with AWD

@@gandalfwiz20007 I agree the USA should get the TDI engine. But as someone with a 2014 Jetta TDI, first mods you do is 1 buy window tint, 2. upgrade the headlights. 3. upgrade the floor mats. 4. upgrade the radio 5. upgrade the exhaust. everything but that is great. love the car

@@neubauerjoseph i also had a 2012 jetta with the 1.6 TDI engine and it was great. Never mod it at all and i loved it the way it was. It had a awesome fuel economy of 50 MPG!

I don't believe the MPG claim for a second

I agree with every word. I own a 2019 SE FWD- I also drove Rav-4 and Tiguan felt better!

Can the headlights be changed to LED? How much you think it would cost? Thanks!

@@Lana-bb1cs hi aftermarket LED are fairly priced i guess. And recently my service advisor told me that it wouldn't hurt warranty 🙂

I have a 2019 Tiguan and it drove way nicer than the RAV4 and CRV, that's why I stuck with the VW. My friends mom bought a new Mercedes SUV and the Tiguan is just as quiet/nice ride.

Is it a money “pit” when it comes to repairs? I really like this car, just don’t want to spend my paycheck repairing it?

Thank you for bringing these reviews to us Nolan. If you sell Merch or have a Patreon I’d be glad to support with a monthly commitment!

Joshua Michael glad to hear it Joshua! That little cubby down there is very handy. I always forget about it when I get into VWs. Thank you so much. That truly means a lot to me. I just saw your other comment, under that guy that said it was a bad review lol - thank you again! I don’t have any merch or a Patreon, but I seriously appreciate that! I’ve been planning to get an official logo and what not but I’ve been so busy! I work at a physical therapy clinic in addition to this so it keeps me busy lol. When I have a logo I might get some merch or even just have shirts with random sayings or something unique. Your support means the world to me! 😁👍

Prime Autotainment I understand for sure! And if you decide to accept some donations somehow let me know! I’m not sure if you are making revenue here or if it’s costing you money to do these still but if a hundred people or better can give $5, $10 or $20 each month that can help you keep bringing the content and covering expenses. I’m sure you will let us know when the time comes! Anyway thanks for your channel. I like your approach and honesty with these reviews!!! Stay healthy out there! I’m Josh in Oklahoma City. Peace

Joshua Michael man you are too kind. Thankfully, I am getting RU-vid revenue. I let RU-vid place the ads and all that and I understand that sometimes there are several over the course of a video, so sorry about that! I’m not sure if you were watching when I did some giveaways, but watch out for those. I’ve done a couple, and probably will at another big milestone. I’d rather give to y’all than you guys give me anything. I enjoy doing it and the revenue is more than I expected. Thanks again though, seriously, I appreciate it.

Prime Autotainment oh that really good man!!! I will watch out for the giveaways from now on!! Thanks for replying. Sorry I’m going off those people making comments against the Tiguan or VW lol. I get passionate. I’ve had no problems with any of my VW’s over the years and no they aren’t perfect but nothing at these prices is perfect. It’s always give & take. But I do enjoy a little civil debate with some of these ppl that trigger me lol. I’ll chill. Have an awesome night and Happy Humpday tomorrow, Nolan!

Haha thanks for stopping by Key! 😁👍

You a potential buyer in any universe? I own one and it’s nice

@@eddw.2825 no I dont get that feeling at all.

I echo your comments exactly. I have a 2019 SE and I love it. Headlights aren’t amazing but okay. And I’m good with everything but the center armrest could be higher.

How much was the OTD price you pay for the car.. I been asking 29K OTD for the SE RLINE Black

@@octhn mine was the SEL it was 24,300

TommyG1814 that’s OTD??

Same here except I have a 2019

Did you get a Tiguan ?

My wife likes hers.

I’m glad to hear it! It’s a really well rounded vehicle. Lots to like 👍

Glad to hear it, thank you!

Thank you!

What do mean by upgrading? Are you having the headlights upgraded or exchanging for a whole new vehicle?

@@sammyadams5306 swapped out to an R line mate.

Dang that’s awesome! Constant gloominess here for a couple weeks. I’m Not a fan lol

R line can be stage 1 tuned to 300hp in 15 mins

I have a 2019! And my A/C is freezing and the brakes are the first thing I noticed, very strong! Funny that you have the opposite experience! My friends drive it and always comment how strong the brakes are. In fact most reviewers mentioned the brakes being over adequate sized for the car

For sure. It’s funny you mention that because VW actually emailed me after I sent them the video talking about the reduction in warranty. “ All fair and accurate. The warranty was lowered, because confidence is building in reliability and it helps to ultimately keep the price tag from spiking upwards. “ At least they responded!

One thing to keep in mind - even though the reduced the warranty, it is still a year and 14k miles longer than a toyota, mazda, or honda. Still, I wish they had kept the 6 year one.

I have a 2019 SE and I love it. I agree about headlights but they work fine. The power has been adequate and I took mine from my home in Oklahoma to California and back and it performed flawlessly! Everyone I talk to with a Tiguan including 2 neighbors loves theirs. It’s comfortable and quiet and holds tons of stuff. I keep the 3rd row folded down mostly. They have a CD Player in the Glove Box! Lol - the leatherette is nice and durable. Glove box is huge. Map pockets in all 4 doors are huge as Nolan pointed out which has been more useful than I would have ever imagined. The seats are comfortable. The heated seats and proximity key are great! I did get the longer warranty. The wheels and tires are perfect. It’s getting good gas mileage and doesn’t require premium fuel. The rear window washer is neat but it also has a spray nozzle that keeps the back up camera lens free of debris in the winter! I could go on about the 8” color infotainment screen which works great with Apple car play ! I would buy it all over again. It’s very solid built and the doors feel like a tank!

Oh and mine sticked for $29,110 and I got it for $23,400!! And that includes the rubber mats and carpet floor mats and I told them to throw in some window tint and an eye brow tint for front windshield

how much does she pay and where do you live?! in LA these are too expensive compared to its competitors, who offer a lot more standard features

You got it! I have both a GTI and 2019 Tiguan and I’m very pleased with both. And I have a 2012 Jetta as well. No major issues

Glad to hear it 😁👍

I am also looking for a similar one.. if u got it by now, may i know how much did it cost!?

I have the same results. Some overestimate mpg, this one underestimates .

If you have the 2.0 TDI engine, you can get up to 46 mpg on highway

Same here ! I have a 2019

I believe in europe it's much more efficient to get the 2.0 TDI

I’m in the same boat! I’m also looking at the Ford Escape .. but idk what would be more reliable

Get the Tiguan.

You actually use your okay button on the steering well to answer call or hang up, I find it better then the old school phone buttons.

@@paulconstantin2483 Yes thanks I agree!

Dang sorry to hear that! Does it seem to be coming from the sunroof area and B pillar or where is it? Sorry about the transmission I wonder if a simple computer check or something could help that. Sometimes it’s just software related. Maybe they could look into it cuz it’s in the warranty period. Good luck!

Prime Autotainment the vibration/rattle is somewhere in the front suspension. Vw replaced a front shock already, still though when going left on the highway the steering wheel shakes... feels like a ball joint or wheel bearing. The transmission I believe is software or the fluid level is incorrect. When I bought my 2013 jetta the engine oil and manual gearbox was over filled and caused issues. They corrected that, and the car still drives runs great after 80k miles but that car was $10k less than the Tiguan and way less complex. Ugh still would highly recommend vw products though because when they are driving right they are great. Like I said the panoramic sunroof on the Tiguan is super cool. The 4motion is awesome in the MN snow/ice too.

I’m sorry to hear about your Tiguans issues! I have a 2019 SE with 15,700 miles and so far I have zero problems: I took her from my home in Oklahoma City to California and back and she did great ! I hope you get your problems ironed out. This is my 3rd VW.

Thank you!

same. f em

@@gibbleway It has nothing to do with confidence in their own brand. You have to remember that every other brand that is compared to in this video has a 3/36 warranty. Goes to show confidence.

@@79Nermina @aidin causevic They'd gain a better marketshare if they had it but debatable reducing the overall warranty and just throwing in what-2 years free service? was the right move. To me it spells trouble rather than buying power for consumer confidence. I doubt they think they gained enough marketshare to pull back that didn't last long I think it shows inconfidence in their craftsmanship quality/reliability which is evident in their downtuning of engine horsepower to achieve greater mog but weight in the Tiguan increased anyway.

They are made in Mexico now guys. Better off with previous model years that come from Wolfberg Germany . . .

@@christopherm903 I was thinking the same. I passed on VW.. only one color looked good anyway

Same. Just went with the White.

ᴛʜʀᴇᴀᴅ Δ ʀɪᴘᴘᴇʀ my Jetta is white I think it will compliment the Tiguan white 👍🏼

I have a 2019 Tiguan SE and love it

Joshua Michael I want the R-line 💕

In my actual review, I talk about it. Seat comfort, ergonomics, ride comfort, 2nd row comfort, arm test comfort etc. it wasn’t a standout as being comfortable or uncomfortable so it’s not in my likes or dislikes. Every review I do (not likes/dislikes) I talk a lot about comfort

Not the TDI engine

My 1.8t (VW turbo enjine) has 200k on it and is doing fine. Oil changes must be done on time. Usually a blown turbo is a lack of maintenance.

Everything goes bad over time. I own a 2019 and I’m more happy with it every day

Turbos have been reliable since the late 90s. Very uncommon to give issues with the turbo in significant numbers.

@@defaultname01 They are great since they deliver good power, but over time, carbon deposits build up. Putting full synthetic oil can help prevent that. But nowadays most manufacturers will put turbos on small displacement engines which will cause wear over time. Not saying that turbos are terrible, but just like any machinery they will have normal wear and tear. I prefer naturally aspirated engines.

Other choices have more power and more efficiency. It’s got enough power for me...but it’s MPG are far less than many other options. If you get that MPG with it, you’d get much better with other options

Exactly

Yep!

For the headlights - I said all except the top trim have these lights. I didn’t exclude the top trim. And the last dislike, I’m talking about features the top trim in particular doesn’t have, that most other vehicles in this class have. This is the trim level Volkswagen sent to review.

Dang I’m sorry to hear that! ☹️

How much can you get tho 🤔

I mean everyone has their own opinion but I personally love the Habanero orange one

white with black trim

Haha man no kidding

Lol I own a 2019. They could be better but they work.

Unfortunately, no we don’t 😕

@@PrimeAutotainment not cool from VW, i just got this car with the 2.0 tdi, it has 150 bhp, awd, 340 N/m torque and does 45 mpg on highway with the DSG gearbox. It has a particle filter and Adblue system, this is the downside of it, it has to meet the Euro 6 emission requirement.

Glad to hear from you Andrew! I was harsh on it, but I still like it 😁. Hope you’re staying healthy over there 😷

So do last year's women's fashions. If that's your standard of automotive design I get your point.

Most SUVs are catering to the younger buyer with all the fake vents and curves soon to be outdated. Andy, grow up and buy a big boy car.

@@stevepeterson5500 I'm not allowed to buy a big boy car ....boo hoo :-)

The next revised version is on the way in 2022

I was curious what you’d think of it as a GTI owner. I wish they could have tuned it differently but oh well. Thanks for the word on that ECU Tune though! Also a great point in the savings with the maintenance included now. The VE PR guy that I sent the videos to actually responded to me talking about that too, which is good to hear. By the way..do you have the auto or manual on your GTI? Last year I drove the auto and currently I’m driving the manual

@@PrimeAutotainment My GTI is a DSG (i.e. dual clutch). Though it's often called an "automatic" transmission, it's actually amanual transmission with an automatic clutch. Until I got my MK6 GTI ins 2013, I'd never been without at least one MT vehicle in my garage for decades. When I bought my second GTI in 2018, I didn't hesitate to get a DSG version again. For me it's a perfect compromise and has several advantages. () When I added a Stage I tune to my previous GTI I didn't have to upgrade or periodically replace the clutch. The stock VW MT clutch is challenged in handling the extra power of the tune, the DSG faces no such issue. And though straight line 0-60/1/4 mile performance isn't a high priority for me, the DSG is significantly quicker than the MT version. I used to miss the three pedal action of an MT but I figure what's good enough for F1 and European GT drivers is good enough for me. :) () We face horrendous traffic conditions in the Seattle metro area. There's no great pleasure in constantly shifting in stop and go freeway traffic when the speed ranges from 0 to 30 mph for miles on end. I leave the transmission in auto mode in those conditions and move the lever to the right and shift manually otherwise. The DSG holds a selected gear all the way to red line before shifting and since I don't make it a practice to constantly bang up against red line (unlike my previous Mazda RX8 that drove like 600 cc Japanese motorcycle) I almost never experience an automatic shift in manual mode. () My teenage daughter has recently gotten her license and she loves to drive the GTI (rather than the family's KIA Sorento). As a result of a minor birth defect a vehicle that shifts automatically is much more convenient for her than a manual transmission. The GTI's DSG means a lot to her and therefore to me. () As I said, I've probably had 20 MT vehicles over the years. And I have no quarrel with those who prefer three pedals. But the GTI's DSG is so versatile in providing both "automatic" and "manual" control of gears, I wouldn't be without it.

Stephen Hendricks yeah I should have better clarified but I loved that DSG last year. It was so quick and smooth. Some dusk clutches I’ve driven have been a jerky pairing with the vehicle but I thought it was perfect for the GTI. I’ve sadly never owners a manual but drove one occasionally in high school, otherwise I have limited experience with one so it’s not as fun as it is for some people and I can’t shift as fast as I’d like lol. I can only imagine shifting through that traffic and how your daughter would enjoy driving the Golf GTI. Thanks as always for stopping by and I appreciate the input! Cheers 👍

@@PrimeAutotainment You're not alone, my friend. I'm sure if you took driver's ed in HS you learned to drive an AT. I'm old as dirt so my first car (a '54 Kaiser) had an MT and I drove MT's almost exclusively for many years. As far as skill in shifting an MT, you're not alone on that score, either. No human being can shift as quickly and surely as a good DCT. And that's why vehicles like the Ford GT other true performance cars come with DCT's. A reasonable argument for a manual transmission is that it's a more "involving" experience. But I'm old enough to recall when power steering was an optional feature on most cars and the complaint was widespread that "real men" didn't need such assistance. Frankly, I think much of the "save the manuals" proclamations reflect much the same sentiment. :)

@Antonio Zamudio They look and are cheaper. You should see how a Tiguan looks in Europe

@@lucaNyc it depends on package

in long term it can cause a trouble by breaking piston. there must be a official explanation why the engine is so lazy. material concern might be the answer...

Whoops that’s definitely what I meant. Crap lol. Definitely CX-5 😬

It’s simple an emergency seat and it works well for smaller folks of course. I own one and everyone in the family appreciate it

How so? It has a longer warranty, a CD Player, wireless charging, a turbo engine, a sliding and reclining second row, a real spare tire, lots of storage, heated steering wheel, LED Headlights, navigation, cargo cover, tinted privacy glass, a rear camera washer nozzle, doesn’t require premium fuel, great alloy wheels, power lumbar, leatherette or leather or cloth, map pockets behind both seats, huge map pockets in all 4 doors (carpeted), and a tilt & telescoping wheel, android auto and Apple CarPlay , vivid and clear 8” infotainment screen, around view camera and so much more !

Respectfully disagree.

not this trim lol...even the top trim lacks some features that competitors have.

Turbo charged engines generally have more torque, while naturally aspirated engines generally have more horsepower. It’s how nearly all of them are. Lol

Lol I misspoke. Meant CX-5 lol. Which actually now has 320 lb-ft

Ouch. I’m on my 4th and none of them have been “trash.” My friends and neighbors have VW’s and all say it’s been well built. They came from ford Chevy and Hyundai

Oh do you own one ?

j E obviously you didn’t hear anything I said in the first 15 seconds - this isn’t a review. Besides...build quality and durability aren’t known on a brand new vehicle. We won’t know how well it holds up for several years. I talk about braking, handling, acceleration, ride comfort, NVH, daily driving, ergonomics, exterior details/features, cargo space/details, front/back seat space and comfort, interior details, power train details, etc in the “review”. That’s not what this video is. My own personal vehicles don’t have Apple CarPlay or nearly the amount of electronics these do...as I don’t give a shit about new technology, personally.

Prime Autotainment damn he is an idiot and I was laughing at your last sentence! You are always so calm I haven’t heard you get pissed before. You are one my favorites. Some of these people just like to criticize. I own a 2019 SE Tiguan and everything you said was spot on Nolan! I like mine but the headlights and engine aren’t the greatest. I have 15,600 miles and so far it’s been great! For the money I’m good with it. Thanks for doing what you do to bring us these vehicles. It is appreciated very much! Stay healthy man!