2025 Volkswagen Tiguan | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #481

Our experts share their first impressions of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. We break down Volkswagen’s latest improvements, explore how the Tiguan stacks up in the crowded compact SUV segment, and explain why its redesign gives it a more refined, “grown-up” feel. Plus, we answer your questions about airbag deployment and recommend the best vehicle for a tall, traveling hockey family. Test results here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers: https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars?EX... SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro 0:24: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Overview 2:15: First Impressions 9:28: Volkswagen reliability 12:12: Pricing and competing vehicles 14:51: Question #1: Do airbags deploy if a driver is pressing the horn? 19:51: Question #2: What’s the best vehicle for a growing family of six? Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.