The 5 best similar cars to the Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen's Tiguan is currently in its 3rd Generation and still appeals to many. It's one of the vehicles that helped popularise the crossover SUV trend, but what other cars could you consider similar to the Tiguan? We check it out.
The portmanteau of the 'Tiguan' nameplate is an interesting one. It blends the German words for Tiger and Iguana to form the form the name. So much so it won a naming contest in a popular German automotive magazine. That wasn't the only thing the Tiguan won, though; it won the hearts of many as a popular mid-size crossover SUV. You can read our Tiguan reviews here.
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The current generation Tiguan has sharpened its styling blade, provides engines that range from frugal to firebreathing, and gives solid Volkswagen quality, and a new Tiguan is on its way after an announcement at the recent Volkswagen Indaba event. There are quite a few Tiguans for sale even when you search AutoTrader. The Tiguan is a marked success and helped popularise the crossover SUV further. So much so that you can consider a few cars similar to the Tiguan, let's look at a few of them.
1. Citroën C5 Aircross
The C5 Aircross is a distinctive choice for an artsy and French alternative. Styling is a strong suit here with a bold front end and a square-shaped theme. Inside, special attention has been paid to the vehicle's ergonomics, most notably the seats with long-distance comfort and pleasant to-the-touch materials as well be utilised. Powering the C5 Aircross is a 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 121kW and 240Nm with power being sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
You can search the latest used and new Citroën C5 Aircrosses here.
2. Proton X70
A return to the South African market for the Malaysian manufacturer. Christening the return is one of Proton's premium SUVs, the X70. Proton's X70, compared to the X50, which joined the return voyage, is the more mature of the two vehicles. It owns its Malaysian design cues, which are akin to a tiger in different states, and you'll also notice such cues in the cabin. Powering the X70 is a Volvo-sourced 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 130kW and 255Nm, sending power to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
You can search for the latest used and new Proton X70s here.
3. Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai's Tucson has been around for more or less the same amount of time as the Tiguan and has also become a household name for delivering dependable yet affordable motoring. Currently, the Tucson has ramped up the premium factor with unique design elements and top-class petrol and diesel engines as well. Our pick would be the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine producing 137kW and 416Nm with power being sent to the front wheels (All four wheels in the case of the N Line) via an 8-speed Hyundai developed 8-speed automatic gearbox.
You can search for the latest used and new Hyundai Tucsons here.
4. Opel Grandland
The Grandland is one of those SUVs that flies under the radar, and something, in this writer's view, deserves a test drive if you're in the market for an SUV. The Grandland makes clever use of space, and the driver is well-considered, with driver-centric ergonomics. Your passengers aren't left behind, though, as comfort and space have also been prioritised. Powering the Grandland is a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine churning out 121kW and 240Nm, with power being sent to the front wheels using a 6-speed automatic transmission.
You can search the latest used and new Opel Grandlands here.
5. Subaru Forester
Representing Japan in this list, the Subaru Forester is one of the quirkier choices here but the Forester was one of the progenitors of the modern compact SUV. Initially based on the capable Impreza platform, nowadays, the Forester has matured but still retains its off-road-ready but sophisticated dynamics. Powering the latest Forester is a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder boxer engine punching out 136kW and 239Nm with power being sent to all four wheels via a CVT transmission.
You can search for the latest used and new Subaru Foresters here.
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