Volkswagen Tiguan

The handling is very benign, which isn’t surprising since the Tiguan is built on the Golf or Jetta platform. Although the steering isn’t very good, it feels very composed in the corners. There is minimal body roll and it feels eager to turn into a corner. Ride quality is equally impressive with the suspension soaking up everything you can throw at it. It does thud on its bump stops on sharp ridges, but never to the point where it gets unsettling. The way it is setup, it makes for a great car for city roads as well as the highways. Brakes are reassuringly good and the 235/55 R18 tyres feel well suited for the Tiguan.

The Tiguan range starts at approximately Rs.35 lakhs on the road and goes all the way to Rs. 40 lakhs for the variant we tested. High price aside, the Tiguan makes a very good case for itself. It does everything well and is a classier alternative to driving a Fortuner or Endeavour. With good space, adequate performance, good fuel efficiency, great ride and handling, it is the car you might dream of buying. It comes loaded with attractive equipment and is practical for everyday use. It doesn’t have the snob appeal of a BMW X1 or Audi Q3, but for some, that is a big part of its charm.

VIVEK VENUGOPAL

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