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This is VW’s first compact 4x4, its first proper rival for the Toyota RAV4. Interestingly, the Volkswagen Tiguan is not the first Golf-based off-roader; that distinction goes to the short-lived VW Golf Country, produced at Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria during the early 1990s.

The Tiguan is, however, Volkswagen’s most determined attempt at muscling in on the rapidly expanding mid-size four-wheel drive market, following on from the success of the larger and more lu...Read the full article

Just had a test drive in the 2.0 diesel sport version. I am well impressed with the ride and pull of the engine. Noise levels were superb and cannot see where comments are coming from with regard to noise levels.

Currently drive a 2005 Jeep Cherokee with a 2.8 litre diesel auto - if you want noise go for one. Bearing in mind it is a Daimler Benz unit with common rail injection and turbo charghed then i would say the VW unit is far better.

Will place an order for the new VDub later this week. Try one and see