The Volkswagen Tiguan was launched in late 2007 and has been very popular with the world of motoring, selling over 700,000 cars worldwide to date. I had one of these cars for a short period of time, and although it was a good car, there were some things that didn't quite float my boat.
The model i had was the 2.0 TDI with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. Yes it was economical, averaging about 43 mpg (if you're careful) and the driving position was very good, the steering was light and the space inside was more than adequate. That is, apart from the boot. The boot isn't small, but if you're in a wheelchair, you will really struggle getting it in. This is because the lower lip on the boot is so high, you would need a crane to get your chair in.
Then there is the ride and comfort. The car i had was so unbelievably firm, you could ride over marshmallow and have a jolt to the spine. Now before i continue on this, i must point out that there are 3 different specifications for the Tiguan: Trend and Fun, Sport and Style and Track and Field. So which to chose from? Well, unless you live in the middle of a swamp, the Track and Field spec is out of the picture, although this has "comfort seats" with adjustable lumbar support. Sport and Style comes with 17inch alloy wheels and lower profile tyres, so the ride is stiffer than the Track and Field spec, although this option does come with a load of goodies such as tinted windows, under-seat draws and a folding table in the back.
So that just leaves Trend and Fun. This is known as the "entry level" in Tiguan specifications. It comes with traction control, electric windows and an electronic handbrake (which i never trusted!) Yes the light came on, but im suppose to park my car on a hill and trust that it will be safe, because the light it on? But all round, this would be the spec i would go for. Easy to drive, easy to park and easy to live with.
