2021 VW Tiguan R-Line Review: A Safe And Dependable SUV

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The Tiguan evokes a very premium feel when on the road, as it prioritizes refinement and isolation; road and wind are amongst the best in class. The cabin's build quality adds to that premium sensation as the components all fit together seamlessly and all of the buttons on the steering and climate control as satisfying to interact with and are easy to operate on the road. The touchscreen in this Tiguan is one of the better systems in the industry with a clever feature that knows when a hand (or finger) is approaching the screen and enlarges items on the screen to be selected easily. The only frustration with the cabin is the volume/power knob beside the screen. Those with slight or severe OCD tenancies will likely grumble at the inability to keep the icon at the perfect le

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The 2021 Tiguan starts off as a front-wheel-drive-based crossover but the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system can be added to the base model for the cost of the $2200CAD. The remaining trim levels, the Trendline, UNITED, and Highline are AWD as standard. New features for the 2021 Tiguan include USB-C outlets, wireless Apple CarPlay and a rear camera washer nozzle to clean off the grim. This feature is activated at the same time the rear washer is engaged. It’s a small but endlessly useful feature for those living in long winter clima

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Some other noteworthy pieces of equipment available in the Tiguan include the customizable Digital Cockpit instrument cluster screen, the full-size panoramic sunroof, the motion-sensitive 8.5’’ touchscreen and the R-Line appearance pack. The R-Line Appearance package is exclusive to the Highline trims and gives the Tiguan a slightly more aggressive style and stance. The R-Line features exclusive 19’’ rims, flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheels, lots of R-Line badging, and additional black pieces around the bumper. The as-tested price for this model is a reasonable $44,632CAD M

Driving the Tiguan is subdued and refined. The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder producing 184 horsepower and 221 lb/ft of torque is set up for smooth and responsive delivery of that power. The fuel economy is rated at 11.0/8.6/9.9 L/100km (city/highway/combined). This engine is mated to an excellent 8 speed automatic transmission that allows for selectable shifting from the gear lever if the driver desires. There are multiple driving modes for on-road and off-road driving as well as a Snow mode. The turbocharged grunt feels forceful when deployed but quickly tapers off when the tach needle moves up the redline. Most elements of the Tiguan’s driving feel are a bit bland. Steering and brake feel are minimal with no enthusi