The small SUV segment has many great choices. But one of the top favorites is the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. It is one of the best-rounded options. It is practical, well-equipped, and handsomely styled. Plus, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is only one of the few small SUVs with the optional third row of seating. All the trims come with the same four-cylinder engine. It is a little poky. But the fuel economy is good compared with opponents such as the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan does give some sharp driving dynamics that make it one of the firm favorites in the entire lineup of the brand. But the car offers excellent practicality, which makes it worth purchasing, and it has given the car many awards.

 

Interior

 

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan features an interior that is the usual of the brand. This is to say that the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan features functional and simple interiors but is not very rich or stylish. Other vehicles give more legroom in the second row. However, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the only cars in the segment that can be had with seating for more than six. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan comes default with some power adjustment for the front seats and cloth seating. Going for costlier versions can give net full power adjustment for the driver, a panoramic sunroof, and faux-leather seating. With only about 11 cubic feet of cargo space beneath the third row, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan simply cannot be a hauling car when the third row is in use.

 

With the third row folded, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan's cargo measurements were nearly in the middle of this segment for raw space. With every seat folded, we fit more than 18 of our carry-on suitcases in the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. It is less than what we fit in key opponents in the Nissan Rogue and the Honda CR-V.

 

Utility

 

The build quality is very good on the surface. However, we were not so impressed with many rattles on the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The car had not been driven much at all. A below-average fuel economy and a high price translate to higher running costs for the owners of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The brand has decreased its warranty for last year's model, but it is still better than several other auto brands.

 

Technological Changes

 

The infotainment system is a top one in its class. The premium Fender audio system is also very good. Every model comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. The brand gives many advanced driving aids to the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The adaptive cruise control is not late to recognize vehicles merging into your path and slow to react to the vehicle in front leaving the path. We also got some unneeded inputs from the lane-keeping assist system in the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.

 

Driving Experience

 

On the performance front, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan does not deliver by the already low bar of the calls. Most of the blame is with the unresponsive and clunky transmission. The car accelerates 60 miles per hour in over nine seconds, which is slightly slow for the segment. The acceleration is not good at partial throttle. This is especially when starting from a stop. Making any unprotected left turn needs planning well before. The handling is also a little disappointing. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is satisfactory as long as you do not push a lot. But go around a narrow corner, and you will get a lot of body roll. If you like more spirited driving, it is not the best vehicle. Rivals such as the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 give good work of maintaining composure.

 

Comfort Factor

 

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan gives a good priority to comfort. This is judged by the overall pleasant ride and the seats. The lower trim levels have small wheels. This translates to a cushier ride over rough paths. The third row is a little tight, but the seats up front are treated to supportive and well-bolstered seats. The second-row passengers get adjustable seatbacks. It is a boon for taller passengers. The wind noise is less, and road noise can only be noticed on atypical street surfaces, such as when hitting bumps or traveling over train tracks. The engine is pretty silent while cruising, but the transmission has an odd-shifting behavior that might cause many drivers to wing out the engine to gather more speed. The engine gets a little noisy above a certain RPM. You will get a good amount of turbocharger whooshing.

 

Conclusion

 

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan goes with premium materials and a high-tech cabin, several of which rank greater in the ever-growing field of small three-row SUVs. It does not commit mistakes in several areas. The mistakes include a slow-to-react transmission and a thirsty engine. This kept it from achieving complete greatness in the small SUV segment.