If you are in the market for an affordable and compact SUV, look no further than the brand new 2010 VW Tiguan. The 2010 Tiguan is receiving great reviews from several publications, including the respected U.S. News and World Report. Here are some of the highlights from that review to give you a better picture of this SUV that won’t stay on dealer lots very long.
Performance Ranking – 8.7
U.S. News and World Report gives the 2010 VW Tiguan a performance rating of 8.7 out of 10, which is “Very Good” according to their system. This “GTI of SUVs” has a turbo-charged engine with a sporty hatchback so you get the performance you want without sacrificing practicality and cargo space. You will also appreciate the smooth ride offered by the new Tiguan, probably one of the smoothest rides that you will find in the compact SUV segment. Road and Track had this to say about the Tiguan’s ride: “While the other vehicles in the segment feel like SUVs, the VW is different; it is downright fun.”
Exterior – 7.5
U.S. News gives the exterior of the 2010 Tiguan a 7.5, or “Good” rating. It stands out from other compact SUVs in the segment with “crisp lines” and a “blingy” appearance, according to Left Lane News. The panoramic sunroof is also impressive with about 13 square feet of space. That’s three times as large as the average sunroof! According to Edmunds, the 2010 Tiguan draws from the larger Touareg SUV and the smaller Golf hatchback to get its unique appearance tha won’t be mistaken for any other vehicle.
Safety – 9.9
The 2010 Tiguan has received excellent scores in crash tests, which is an “Excellent” rating accordig to U.S. News. The 2009 model was one of the top safety picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with its features like Electronic Stabilization, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution and more. The 2010 Tiguan has just improved on those features to make the newer model just as safe if not safer than the 2008 Tiguan.
Overall, the 2010 Tiguan received an 8.5 rating from U.S. News and World Report. The rating is based on various publications and other reviews. An 8.5 is great for an affordable compact SUV that you can pick up for around $30,000, depending on the features and extras that you want on your 2010 VW Tiguan. The base price starts out closer to $22,000 so your Tiguan can be as affordable or as extravagant as you choose. Visit your local Doylestown PA VW dealers today to check one out!





