2011 Volkswagen Tiguan provides a unique flavor in vanilla class by trading some practicality for European driving manners and high quality interior. The styling cues of 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is somewhere between smaller Volkswagen Golf hatchback and Volkswagen Touareg sport utility vehicle. The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle, which is offered in SEL, S and SE trim levels. All models come with front wheel drive system, while SEL and SE can also be equipped with four-wheel drive system.
Safety Features
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan comes with standard safety features such as antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, stability and traction control system and front seat side airbags. The maximum cargo capacity behind rear seats is cubic feet and 56.1 cubic feet when rear seats folded.
Since 2009, Volkswagen has been making its version of the compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan. For an affordable compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan has always done well for itself despite its higher price point.
Specifications
Pricing: Pricing for the 2011 Tiguan is expected to be $24,585, which will remain similar to the 2010 model pricing.
Engine: The 2011 engine will be a turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-4 cylinder with 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque.
Fuel Economy: Fuel economy is expected to improve upward from the 19/26 miles per gallon for the manual transmission and 18/24 miles per gallon for the automatic. Transmission: The front wheel drive is controlled by a six speed manual or a six speed automatic with Tiptronic.
Car Safety Features: The Volkswagen Tiguan scored a perfect five out of five stars in 2010 across all frontal and side collision impact tests. Warranty: 3-year/36,000 miles
Handling
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan handles extremely well. The handling of the vehicle is sharp and impressive for a crossover and compact Sports Utility Vehicle.
Interior Features
The Volkswagen Tiguan interior offers rear seats which move both backwards and forward for a full six inches in either direction. When the back seats are completely folded down, the Volkswagen Tiguan offers a roomy cargo space, but this is still smaller for the compact SUV class. Like with many good vehicles, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has both pros and cons as well.
The VW Tiguan's interior is a welcome departure from the plastic-trimmed cabin of the typical compact crossover. Even the Tiguan's road manners achieve a certain level of sophistication. The Tiguan's styling cues place it somewhere between the larger VW Touareg SUV and smaller VW Golf hatchback. At the same time, the 2011 VW Tiguan comes up slightly short in terms of space and utility.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV available in S, SE and SEL trim levels.
The SE adds 17-inch wheels, additional chrome exterior trim, foglights, a roof rack, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, heated washer nozzles, a power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, leatherette vinyl upholstery, a trip computer, a roof storage console and an upgraded touchscreen stereo with satellite radio and an iPod interface. The SEL 4Motion with Premium Navigation and Dynaudio option rounds off the Tiguan with all-wheel drive and an eight-speaker premium Dynaudio sound system. Options for all Tiguan models include a trailer hitch, side steps, a ground-effects kit of body pieces and 19-inch wheels.
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 that produces 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. All trim levels come standard with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is optional on the SE and SEL.
Safety
Standard equipment on the Tiguan includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags.
In Edmunds brake testing, the all-wheel-drive Tiguan 4Motion came to a stop from 60 mph in 126 feet -- an average performance. In government crash testing, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan was awarded a perfect five stars in all front and side crash categories. With the rear seats positioned as far forward as they'll go, the Tiguan can accommodate 23.8 cubic feet of cargo.