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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

New crossover is sporty and upscale. edited by Kirk Bell

Summary

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan is nicer but more expensive than most compact SUVs. It feels more upscale than mainstream models though not quite as premium as luxury offerings. It is fun to drive and offers nice passenger room, but cargo volume is smaller than that of most rivals. Prices for the top model are high, so buyers on a budget should look at S and SE models and choose all-wheel drive only if climate dictates it. Volkswagen includes three years of free scheduled maintenance, which partially offsets the brand's mediocre reliability record.

Kirk Bell filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Boulder, Colorado.

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