Talking Cars 481: Driving the Volkswagen Tiguan
We also answer questions about airbag safety and the best SUVs for tall people
Main theme: The Volkswagen Tiguan has always sat toward the bottom of a very competitive class of compact SUVs, including the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-50, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. Can a redesign help reinvigorate the Tiguan’s image and attract buyers to the Volkswagen brand? What about reliability and fuel economy? Our expert podcast panelists discuss their experiences in the new Tiguan, which Consumer Reports is currently testing.
Read the Volkswagen Tiguan first drive.
Audience questions:
• Could I get hurt if an airbag goes off while I’m honking the horn?
• I’m really tall. My kids are really tall. What SUV should I buy for a family of six? (See the best cars and SUVs for tall drivers.)
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