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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black in Opal White Pearl (color option $395)
2023 Volkswagen 2.0T SE R-Line Black
Class: Compact crossover
Color: opal white pearl
Miles Driven: 293
| Corporate Governance Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Rooms and Facilities | ONE- |
| Power and performance | C+ |
| match and finish | B+ |
| energy saving | b |
| Value | B+ |
| Scores in the report card are taken from the consensus of the test driver’s assessments. All classes are compared to other vehicles in the same class. The value type is for the specific trim level evaluated and may not reflect the Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire product line. | |
| Comfortable Big & Tall | |
| Big guy | B+ |
| Tall guy | ONE- |
| The Big & Tall comfort rating is for the front seats only. The “Big” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “Tall” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 184 hp 2.0 liters |
| Engine type | Turbocharged 4 cylinders |
| Transmission process | 8-speed automatic transmission |
| wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
Observed fuel economy: 24.8 mpg
Driving mix: 40% city, 60% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 23/30/26 (mpg city/highway/combined)
Fuel Type: regular gas
Snow performance: do not apply
Cost: $32,950 (excluding $1295 destination fee)
Options on test vehicle: Special Paint ($395)
Like a test: $34,640
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Spacious and modern cabin, sporty handling and refined ride quality
Good: R-Line Black trim embodies a sporty and premium personality, a better-than-average warranty
not so good: Disappointing powertrain with non-linear power delivery and sometimes harsh shifting at low speeds
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5 interesting things about Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black 2023
The vast size of the small crossover market in the US makes it possible for even a relatively slow-selling model of its kind to reach a large number here. Depending on how you count your crossovers, about 1.7 million small SUVs were sold in the US last year. That’s a lot of crossover.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black
And, among the 15 most popular compact crossovers, the Volkswagen Tiguan ranks 12thlame pants in terms of total sales, which is somewhere between the Ford Escape and the GMC Terrain in terms of total sales in the United States. While that may sound a bit grim, we’re still talking about almost 90,000 units, which is a significant volume.
Consumer Guide recently spent a week with the 2023 Tiguan and found ourselves scratching our heads wondering why Americans haven’t been interested in this neat and sporty German crossover.
Despite our complaints—the throttle response at low speeds is less linear and the engine isn’t particularly tuned—we found a lot to like about VW’s second small crossover. (The Taos subcompact, new for the 2022 model year, is the smallest crossover in the VW lineup.)
Our impressions, shared below, are based on the Tiguan SE R-Line Black 2023, in terms of price and content higher than the mid-range S and SE, but lower than the well-equipped SEL R-Line in the lineup. Tiguan products. The SE R-Line Black is essentially an SE with sporty “Black” trim, including a unique grille and front fascia, black lower body trim, special badging, and black alloy wheels. 19 inches specifically. At around $2700, the Black family of devices doesn’t deliver any meaningfully safe or comfortable content, but does upskill things a bit. We think the switch to black from the standard SE is worth the extra money, especially since it will likely affect resale value.
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Modern and airy cabin
Volkswagen designers deserve a lot of credit for building a compact crossover with an expansive look and feel. There is a lot of glass area and excellent outward visibility in all directions. Which brings us to the next point…
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black
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Space
The Tiguan’s cabin is spacious, with plenty of space for adults in the first two rows of seats. Getting in and out of this compact VW is easy thanks to the wide doors and ample legroom for the rear seats. Our Tiguan is not equipped with 3rank-row seats, but previous experience suggests that it is best reserved for emergencies or the smallest passengers.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black
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Spirited Ride and handling
While we’re not excited about the powertrain, the Tiguan does boast some sporty movements being made. Few crossovers at any price point combine sporty steering/handling with premium driving comfort like this compact VW. The Tiguan also performs well on the highway, although road and wind noise levels are somewhat higher than most cars in this segment.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black
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Guarantee
While Hyundai and Kia claim leadership in compact crossover warranties, boasting a standard 5-year/60,000-mile warranty, most other vehicles in the segment are only offered with a standard warranty package. 3 years/36,000 standard mile basic warranty. Volkswagen splits the difference by a 4-year/48,000-mile plan. That extra coverage can be useful if some key systems fail and at the time of resale, when the extra coverage can attract potential buyers and help close the deal.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black
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Value
With a total price of $34,640, the Tiguan SE R-Line Black feels like a strong value. If you’re not swayed by the Black trim, you can save almost $3000 by dropping to the standard SE. Note that our test car was not AWD equipped. That popular feature in Snowbelt adds $1500 to the profit.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Black
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