If there’s one car brand that you could associate with South Africa as a country as much as you could braai vleis or umqombothi, it would be this one. Even though the brand originally hails from Germany, it achieved incredibly fast popularity in South Africa as the perfect car for professionals and everyday drivers – and it’s still a great choice with many people who have memories that were made in a VW.
If you’re looking for an excellent and reliable car that will never fail you and hold its value for years to come, it’s a great brand to choose whether you’re buying for personal reasons or business.
A popular car
The Tiguan was first introduced to the market in 2007, and it’s had more than ten years to become one of the most popular car models on the market for anyone who needs an excellent all-purpose SUV for their personal or business driving needs.
Just how popular? Sales figures indicate that 2.8 million Tiguans have been sold since 2016.
Its available in several variations, including a 1.4L or 2.0L TSI petrol engine or a 2.0L TDI diesel engine with as much as 162kW of power, and the five-seater SUV comes equipped with luxury features that include an intelligent display, a sliding open-roof, air-conditioning and a fully-capable system to connect your smartphone to the display.
3 VW Tiguan Facts
Here are 3 interesting facts you might not have known about this great SUV model.
Safety
A five-star safety rating comes with some excellent safety features that makes this SUV one of the best to drive – especially for when you’re hitting the longer roads.
Why this car?
It’s one of the best SUV models of the past ten years, and it’s perfect for taking to the road in style, comfort and safety.
It was named the Best Compact SUV of 2017, and the car has managed to stand the test of time as one of the greatest options out there for more than ten years.