2016 Volkswagen Tiguan review, test drive

Should I buy one?

You won’t be able to buy one mid-2017, and while that does seem like a long time away, there’s not much else going on in the segment to affect your decision until then, save for maybe the new Nissan X-Trail. And it’s a decision you’re going to want to seriously consider, because the Tiguan is an incredible all-rounder. Like most VW cars, it’s perhaps not as flamboyant or exciting to look at as some Indians might like (it’s designed with European restraint, of course), but its shape alone gives it a lot of presence. And what Indians love about VWs is the solid German build, the comfortable ride and the latest technology – all of which is in ample supply in the Tiguan. A lot of things remain to be seen in a car that will be locally assembled – the final fit and finish, the ride quality, the interior spec and the equipment list, but VW knows that it can’t compromise on these things in the new and discerning India. The Tiguan has a lot of promise and we can’t wait to see it on our roads.