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VW Tiguan Life review – is it a flawless family SUV?

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Total cash price £24,899. Borrowing £22,409 with a £2,490 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.

48 monthly payments
£392.00
Fixed interest rate
11.9%
Total amount payable
£32,901.09
Cost of credit
£8,002.09
Optional final payment
£11,595.00
Purchase fee
£10.00
Annual mileage limit
6000 miles

Why buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan?

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a family SUV that needs no acclimatisation – everything’s intuitive to operate and you can simply get in and drive. On board, there's all the must-have tech, plus all its high-quality materials feel tightly screwed together. You also get comfy seats, lots of storage space and child-friendly features. The Tiguan’s tall body and wide doors makes it easy to get small children in and out.

Popular Volkswagen Tiguan trims for sale at Motorpoint

Volkswagen's changed the name of the Tiguan's trims several times while it's been on sale. Entry-level Tiguans – usually Life or S trim – get a glossy infotainment system with DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity, plus air conditioning and auto headlights.

SE, SE Nav or Match cars typically come next, adding bigger wheels, chrome trim and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility.

SEL or Elegance comes next, featuring creature comforts like heated seats, suede upholstery, sat nav, upgraded headlights, ambient lighting and VW’s swish digital driver's dials.

R-Line is the sporty trim, meaning your car will have deeper bumpers, bigger wheels and part-leather sports seats.

Owning a used Volkswagen Tiguan

Life with a used Tiguan is generally very easy. Family SUVs like this are so popular because they have all the space you need for passengers and cargo, plus a commanding driving position. The Tiguan excels in how little it demands of the driver – the controls are easy, the dashboard is intuitive and it's comfy enough to tackle long drives without wearing you out. There's a choice of petrol TSI models that suit mixed motoring, or TDI diesels ideal for long-range drivers. You'll also spot plug-in-hybrid versions, which have very low running costs if you can charge at home. Read our full review of the latest Volkswagen Tiguan, or our review of the 2016-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Other models you may be interested in

There's a lot of competition in this segment. Cross-shop the Tiguan against cars like the Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C5 Aircross, Vauxhall Grandland or Renault Austral. There's also the Tiguan's platform-mates, the Skoda Karoq, SEAT Ateca and Cupra Ateca.

Why buy from Motorpoint?

Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs

The VW Tiguan is in its second generation, with the current iteration having been on sale since 2016. It’s always been a roomy SUV, sitting between the smaller VW T-Roc and the luxurious VW Touareg. All regular Tiguans have five seats and a big boot, or there’s the Tiguan Allspace that adds a pair of extra seats behind the second row. The Allspace is best thought of as a 5+2 seater, with the rearmost seats being useful for occasional journeys or small children.

When the Tiguan was facelifted in 2020, the lineup broadened with two new engine choices. A plug-in hybrid joined the range, along with a fast Tiguan R performance model.

Measuring roughly 4.5m in length, the Tiguan finds itself between a VW Golf and a Golf estate. At nearly 1.7m tall, it’s noticeably higher than a Golf, giving you more headroom and a higher driving position. It’s a family favourite because that extra height makes it easier to get young kids in and out. There’s more than enough room for five adults, and sliding, reclining rear seats ensure everyone can get comfortable.

The 520-litre boot is a good size. If you need to haul a lot of family clobber and don’t need all that rear seat space, sliding the seats forward unlocks another 95 litres of luggage space. In this configuration, few five-seat SUVs offer more boot space… but rear legroom is seriously compromised when you do so.

Most Tiguans come with either a petrol or diesel engine, the majority of which are economical. There are also a couple of powerful petrol choices if you regularly run late on the school run, and in recent years the range has been broadened to include a clever plug-in hybrid engine that has the potential to slash your fuel costs.

Both the Tiguan and Volkswagen as a brand have earned middling scores for reliability across a selection of surveys. Owners tend to praise overall build and material quality, but occasional mechanical and electrical gremlins can sour the experience.

The engines and many additional parts used in the Tiguan are also widely shared with other Volkswagen and VW-Group cars. That means you shouldn't struggle too much to find replacements if something goes wrong.

Add an extended warranty when you buy your Tiguan to protect yourself against unexpected repair bills.

Residual values for the Tiguan should be fairly good. It's a popular model from a brand with a reputable image. Plus, it's a family SUV, which remains one of the most in-demand vehicle segments.

Volkswagen includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as part of the Tiguan's App-Connect package. When this generation of Tiguan launched in 2016, App-Connect was initially an option but, later that same year, became standard on all trims except entry-level S models.

When the facelifted Tiguan arrived in late 2020, Volkswagen made App-Connect – and thus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – standard equipment on all Tiguan models.