2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Named Cars.Com 'Best Compact SUV Of 2019'

Exceptional driving dynamics, comfortable and quiet interior, and sophisticated multimedia system help Tiguan earn the top spot in the Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge for the second time in a row

HERNDON, VA (March 27, 2019) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Cars.com has named the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan the 'Best Compact SUV of 2019' for the second time in a row. The Tiguan competed against six strong contenders for the top rank in the Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge, and won over judges with its comprehensive package of exceptional driving dynamics, comfortable and quiet interior, and sophisticated multimedia system.

'We redesigned the Tiguan from the ground up last year to meet the needs of American drivers and their families,' said Scott Keogh, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. 'Being named 'Best Compact SUV' two times in a row is validation that Tiguan is a serious competitor in the segment.'

'The Tiguan returns as champion on the strength of how it drives, and you give up nothing in roominess, media, safety and driver assistance features and cabin comfort for it,' said Jennifer Newman, Editor-in-Chief, Cars.com. 'The Tiguan win is a decisive victory against the newest and best-selling in the class. It topped or tied in a staggering nine out of 16 categories: front seats, rear seats, multimedia and controls, interior quality, powertrain, handling, noise, cargo storage and child-seat fitment.'

The Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge focused on SUVs updated or redesigned since the site's last compact SUV test in 2017 and invited back podium finishers (Volkswagen Tiguan, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, the latter of which declined participation). Cars.com targeted higher-end trim levels with MSRP spanning from $34,000 to $40,000. Every SUV included all-wheel drive, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a sunroof, in-dash navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control and more. All included Apple CarPlay® integration and all but one Android Auto® integration. Scoring categories included front and backseat comfort and amenities, interior quality, cargo provisions, fuel economy, child-safety seat fitment, safety and driver-assistance features, handling, braking, ride quality and value. Testing resulted in the following ranking:

1. 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line

2. 2019 Subaru Forester Touring

3. 2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate

4. 2019 Honda CR-V Touring

5. 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited

6. 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited

7. 2019 Nissan Rogue SL

Starting at $24,295 MSRP for the S FWD, the 2019 Tiguan is available in seven trim levels: S, SE, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black, SEL Premium, and SEL Premium R-Line. Every Tiguan comes with the People First Warranty, America's Best Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty. The warranty provides coverage for six-years or 72,000-miles (whichever occurs first), and can be transferred to a subsequent owner throughout the remainder of its duration.

For more information, including scoring details, photos and videos from the Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge, visit www.cars.com/news.

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