When do 2017 tiguan come out

When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Recently, Volkswagen debuted a new, larger Tiguan for the American market.

The long-wheelbase model will boast an improved interior design, better legroom on the second row and more cargo space. It's a good looking ride and we're all very excited for its arrival. It turns out Volkswagen will continue to sell the older, smaller current Tiguan model alongside the new hotness because With that in mind, I hopped behind the wheel of the Volkswagen Tiguan S 2. It's hard to believe that the Volkswagen Tiguan -- still, technically, in its first generation -- has persisted practically unchanged for nearly a decade, but that's the reality.

Still, the old girl feels pretty spacious on the inside. Its I had plenty of head and legroom when I tucked my 5-foot, 9-inch frame into the second row for bit and there's a decent amount Filling both rows with 6-foot-plus passengers could begin to present a legroom issue, a problem that the upcoming larger model may solve with its longer wheelbase.

The exterior got a refresh back in that has aged well, but this model's interior is really starting to look dated, especially when compared what new model will be bringing to showrooms in a few months. Fortunately, VW's understated design is what I like to call "timelessly boring" so it may never actually cross the threshold into full-on outdated without a side-by-side comparison to the new hotness.

As it, it toes the line between understated and economy. Most likely, the reason that VW is keeping the smaller Tiguan around is to serve as a lower cost option for those who can't or won't swallow what will undoubtedly be a higher entry point for the larger, more fully featured long-wheelbase model.

Today, the Tiguan S 2. The Tiguan's cabin is starting to show its age, but the tech in the dashboard still manages to feel update and push a lot of the right buttons. Our base level, no options 2. The display also features proximity tech that uses infrared sensors to detect when a hand is approaching the screen and enlarge the interface's virtual buttons, making the on-screen shortcuts easier to hit.

The six-speed automatic is well-behaved and smooth. Response in Normal mode is slightly sluggish since it takes the car some time to realize you want power but in Sport mode, the Tiguan becomes a more willing partner.

Even though it had plenty of grip, the crossover also felt tipsy when cornering. The standard split-folding rear seats do help make the Tiguan more practical, which should help for family duties. Join MotorTrend. Other years: The MT clean retail price reflects a reasonable asking price by a dealership for a fully reconditioned vehicle clean title history, no defects, minimal wear with average mileage.

The headlights have been redesigned as well, and flow with the new lines of the upper grille. Sharper lines also flow from the front to the back, which give the new Tiguan a more angular and bold appearance.

The interior of the Tiguan is also vastly improved as well. Notable changes in the cabin include a more cohesive center stack, more traditionally designed shift knobs and instrument cluster and better placement of the air vents and HVAC controls.