Flipping hell, worrying that you think like me😅I was going to use that just to annoy VW. I still will😄 Interesting that VW UK have only now, 9 years after the bad PR of Dieselgate realised that the brand’s cult following is something worth exploiting because it’s one thing the Korean’s can’t head hunt. Shame they sent a message to main dealers telling not to lend people with cameras demo cars using my video as an example and then lied to me, one of the brands biggest fans, about it🤷

It does seem that those who own the car already see it in a better light than those that don't, happens a lot and you could say it's not exactly unbiased opinion but I am open minded. Would love to know how exactly is it "far and away superior" Scott? Genuinely interested, do let us know trim level, options and RRP. Thanks.

​@@volkswizardAs the owner of the previous 2.0 TDI 2019 R-line with top spec, I see that the new model has improved in many things. New one has a better noise isolation, better audio system(the harman kardon one has 2 more speakers in comparison to old dynaudio), more comfortable seats with massage and ventilation(old one only had heating and so called massage using lumbar support), bigger boot, better infotainment system and perfect wireless charging spot for 2 phones of any size with cooling, head up display that is projected to the wind shield instead of a separate glass piece, better driving assistants, better Matrix LED head lights(this is something you would typically see on top spec Audi). Improved interior quality - previous one had much more hard plastic everywhere. Improved adaptive suspension. Also the new plug-in hybrid version blows the competition out of the water range on electric power wise. The gear selector and wind shield wiper placement is actually alright and you get used to it fast. The only thing that I dislike is the absence of physical buttons for climate controls, but at least they improved the user interface and it's responsiveness to make it easier to use and left some touch buttons with backlight. I have ordered the 2024 1.5eTSI R-Line myself and I was choosing between the latest BMW X1 or previous gen 2023 Tiguan.

OK, fair points. Only issue is a lot of that is optional (HUD, adaptive suspension, matrix LED, upgraded seats) or doesn't apply to test car (plug in hybrid, R Line spec). And yet every model loses the separate climate control interface, puts the air vents in a far less efficient position and has exterior styling that, while subjective, is almost unanimously seen as a backward step) and costs significantly more than the old one. I wouldn't say that was far and away superior unless you spec it taking advantage of all the improved options (which from past experience not that many people actually indulge in with a Tiguan) and then we have the not so small matter of the price.

@@volkswizard - my biggest beef with VW is that the Plug In Hybrid in basic form costs £42k. Even the Kia Sportage equivalent is £40,550. Why? UK Road Tax is huge for cars over £40k. You have to pay an extyra £410 supplement on TOP of the standard £180 - and you have to pay this for FIVE years. So that's a road tax premium of £2,050 for a £40k car. Why don't UK manufacturers offer plug-in hybrid versions at £39,999K and then let cusotmers add features if they want to pay more road tax? It's also madness that plug-in hybrids are only avaialble on expensive mid or large models from the manufactuers. They don't offer their smaller SUVs with a plug-in option. For example, there is no Plug-in hybrid VW T-ROC. Kia don't offer a smaller Plug-in hybrid SUV either. Nor Hyundai. Why??

Literally at the start where Andrew shows the side profile and I 100% thought Qashqai as well!

I thought it was a Toureg.!

I didn't see Qashqai but I can now, I could see a Lexus as well. Can I see a VW? Err...no

I did an Instagram story on the day of filming and made the same mistake!

Same story with the mk8 Golf, looks Japanese not like a Golf. Mk7 Golf is peak VW

Good point regarding performance when loaded up.

A sucker is born every minute 😂

@@mas1001Some peoples don’t buy this car just because some can’t afford it and then you complain about the design. We know that it is for the price. But to be honest it is a beautiful car and VW really wants to make their cars more premium which is very good.

The funny thing is on the ID3 which where that shifter originated, they kept the 2 left and right stalks. It's a brave move to mess with this and you have got to wonder how much they saved doing so. I think Golf 8.5 has swerved this thankfully.

The R line is the one. Seats are amazing..and comes with some incredible equipment. Looks brilliant

Agreed with everything.. that screen is f garbage. Gloss black dash is idiotic

The new seats are more comfortable

I really wish vw would use proper knobs and buttons for the climate control! It's better than the golf mk8 but still a pain to use on the move .

It’s actually a great car. Don’t agree with your opinion at all

I can only quote the information supplied to me by VW Press Office.

1.5 will sell very well and it's not bad.

2 reasons - firstly it was hard to improve on some of their designs, Golf 7.5, Mk2 Tiguan for example so to change in order to keep things fresh, they had to be worse. Also ID range saw a new design language for VW, I thought this might not infiltrate the main range but almost as if they want ID range to look more normal they are now making the mainstream cars look like the ID range. That's a brave move and going by the comments about new Passat and now the Tiguan, not a good one.

Go on then, do tell…

@@volkswizard do your research

Oh damn it! I didn't associate 2 cylinder 2CV and cylinder on demand! Oh well, thanks for making the link. Thanks for the kind words also, appreciate it. ACF-50 is magic, as well as protecting undersides, it's nice to use when assembling bolts and screws that don't get hot like arch liner screws.

That can be arranged though for most that 1.5 is ample

Thanks again Rasher!

Jacob, aI care about is that you like the video, the product itself is out of my control😅I should say though that this is just a mild hybrid which TBH is best looked at as not a hybrid in the widely accepted sense. There is a proper plug in hybrid available but that comes with more weight, complexity and a higher price tag but is crucial for fleet/company car buyers in the UK as it makes the tax they pay a fraction of even a mild hybrid like the one tested which can equate to £1000s per year difference

I'd love to!

Let’s hope they can handle the slamming of doors 😬

You aren’t the first to draw parallels with ID design language. Considering ID range doesn’t seem to be doing that well, it seems a strange move to pollute the rest of range (ICE) with its design language but it’s possible the new Tiguan and Passat designs were finalised a few years ago when ID lack of demand wasn’t that obvious due to pandemic

The id 7 is probably the best looking of the range but none are great. Bland and built to budget

Hello Scottie and welcome

If I'm negative maybe that's because I don't like something, but overall it's a decent car if you want an SUV as I state at the end of the video. As for preconceived, not even looked at any other reviews of which there are many as it's been out a while. I've looked at the stats as part of my research, maybe doing research gives an air of preconceived? How can you tell if an opinion is preconceived anyway? It's not exactly a car that hides a lot of surprises.

Wasn’t a knock,I’m a fan . I generally enjoy your presentations -but just felt a little reticence today - which is most unlike you . VW wise I have a MK2 Tiguan and a CS40 😊

Someone else said that but I haven't made the link yet and not sure if I want to :)

Well there is no separate climate control panel now and only one stalk on steering column as for actual progress, how about a light bar at the back? 😁

I agree. VWs early noughties sales success was built upon selling cars at a small price premium to Fords, but with a perceived quality superiority / feel good factor. Over the last few years, VW have value engineered those benefits out and made their design language more bland. That may marginally improve their profitability per unit sold but I feel their European sales figures will significantly decline as a consequence of this.

It's OK inside but it's not surprisingly better than old one. I think the design issue originates from the fact that car manufacturers now try and design cars to appeal equally to Western and Asian tastes which leaves us with a mismatch or is it mish mash?! I wonder if the Chinese moan about Western tastes limiting the brashness they yearn? When it comes to destroying brands, don't forget the accountants...

For all VW's many faults, it amazes me people will buy a car from a country that snuggles up with Putin (and that includes Volvo).

Don't those Chinese electric cars catch fire?

Not yet they haven't. ​@Zero_Ninety

​@volkswizard I don't care about putin or Chinese. I care about value for money. You should stick to these over prices European rubbish cars. And most the item you buy are made in china by European or American companies, mr racist! F ukraine, uk 1st.Thanks

If you complain about the price of something then you’re obviously not the target market.