Meet The New 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: Full Review

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV, but is large enough to offer 3 row seating. This SUV has generous cargo capacity. The second row of seats are very adult-friendly, but the 3rd row of seats are more suitable for children. The size, solidity, and sophistication of this ride sets Tiguan apart. The Tiguan seats 5 or 7. The 5 seat Volkswagen Tiguan has front legroom of 40.2 inches and rear leg room of 38.7 inches. Cargo space behind the second seat is 37.6 cubic feet and 73.5 cubic feet behind the first seat.

The 7 seat version offers 40.2 inches of legroom for the front seat, 36.5 inches of leg room for the second row, and 27.9 inches of leg room in the 3rd row. Cargo space is 12 cubic feet behind the 3rd row, 33 cubic feet behind the second row of seats with the third row of seats folded down and 65.7 cubic feet of cargo space with both the 2nd and 3rd row of seats folded down.

Here is a look at the various trims of the 2020 Tiguan available for leasing or buying.

2020 Tiguan S

The 2020 Tiguan S has 17 inch wheels, heated power mirrors, auto headlights, cloth seats, 6.5-inch touchscreen, infotainment system with USB port and 6 speaker sound system.

2020 Tiguan SE

The Tiguan SE features heater washer nozzles, keyless entry with push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, Leatherette seats, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Power driver’s seat, heated front seat, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with HD and Sirius XM radio with 3 USB ports.

2020 Tiguan SEL R-Line

The sports-oriented version of the Tiguan SEL R-Line has 19-inch aluminum wheels and R-Line badging, fancier bumpers, glossy black rear diffuser, matching body color wheel arch, extenions and side skirts.

2020 Tiguan SEL Premium

The latest model of the Tiguan SEL Premium comes with premium trim on all wheel drive. There are power-folding mirrors with puddle lights, ambient lighting, rain sensing wipers, leather seats, heated steering wheel, Power driver’s seat with memory, hands-free power liftgate, 9 speaker Fender sound system and overhead view camera.

2020 Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line

The Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line comes with 20 inch wheels, R-Line badging, fancier bumpers, glossy black rear diffusers, matching body color wheel, arch extensions and side skirts.

Pros and Cons of the Volkswagen Tiguan

If you are trying to decide if the Volkswagen Tiguan is right for you then you may want to consider these pros and cons

Pros

•         Abundant Passenger and cargo space
•         3rd row seat
•         User friendly technology
•         Comfortable refined ride
•         AWD system ensure ample grip
•         Contemporary exterior looks great going down the road and standing still.
•         Well designed interior makes driving this vehicle a real joy
•         VW digital cockpit

Cons

•         Below average fuel economy
•         Slightly sluggish throttle response
•         Not as powerful as some other SUVs
•         Expensive with options