Lots of space for passengers and cargo Third-row seating can be useful in a pinch Now offers comprehensive driver safety features Revised tech interface is sharp, intuitive and quick to respond With the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, it looks like the German automaker is finally ready to offer a small crossover SUV that many Americans will […]
PROS Turbo four-cylinder engine accelerates quickly and eagerly Ride quality is quiet, cushy and comfortable Back seat and trunk are roomy New, longer warranty coverage is among the best CONS Driving engagement is pretty dull No Audi-like electricity Transmission’s sluggish shifting hinders overall performance Touchscreens are smaller than those in competitors’ systems If the 2018 […]
PROS Spacious and classy cabin Plenty of features for the money Above-average warranty coverage CONS No high-power optional engine Early Volkswagen Jettas placed a strong emphasis on driving precision and an upscale personality. More recently, VW gave the Jetta a more practical and comfort-oriented direction, but it came at the cost of refinement. It wasn’t […]
PROS Spacious cabin feels like a class larger Large trunk has plenty of space Quick acceleration with optional engines New, longer warranty coverage CONS Not much fun to drive because of lifeless steering and handling Limited availability of advanced safety features Downmarket cabins in many trim levels In previous generations, the Volkswagen Jetta delivered a […]
PROS Holds almost as much cargo as many compact crossovers Interior features quality design and materials Turbo four-cylinder engine delivers high fuel economy Offers optional all-wheel drive CONS Relatively snug back seat Automatic transmission sometimes slow to shift in low-speed driving Are you in the market for something very practical but not interested in a […]
PROS Impressive performance from the all-wheel-drive system Great handling without sacrificing ride quality Interior is well-built with excellent materials Accommodating and flexible cargo space CONS Outstanding performance aside, hard to justify the lofty sticker price With an abundance of power, sporty handling and all-wheel-drive stability, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is a wildly entertaining car […]
PROS Squared-off hatchback design provides lots of room for cargo Premium interior materials Engine is powerful and fuel-efficient CONS Fewer luxury and convenience features offered than on rival hatchbacks Automatic transmission doesn’t shift as responsively or intuitively as we’d like When it launched for the 2015 model year, this generation Golf was an outlier in […]
PROS Quick, zippy acceleration guarantees grins for miles Sporty handling makes fun work of twisting roads Roomy hatchback design offers excellent passenger and cargo versatility High-quality interior materials look and feel great CONS Now-common safety aids limited to top two trims Standard high-performance tires contribute to a stiff ride quality Some competitors offer more performance […]
PROS It’s the only Golf wagon offering all-wheel drive Comfortable interior marked by quality design and materials Cargo capacity rivals many compact SUVs, without the larger size CONS Infotainment looks dated, feels slow, but new updates might fix that Fuel economy ratings are low for this class Transmission often hesitates to shift when driving at […]
PROS Looks and drives more like a typical car than other EVs Premium interior materials Plenty of trunk space Comfortable and quiet ride CONS Limited availability Not as many features for your money Less cargo and storage capacity, too Less electric range than other EVs Although some shoppers like that electric cars are different from […]