2012 Volkswagen Tiguan: A gift from the heavens

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (European version). The rear section is the same, though the tail lights have been updated.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. The layout of the controls may be good, but like the design, it’s nothing to write home about!

Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. It’s hard to find flaws in the finish and materials.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. The driver’s seat is adjustable and includes 3-position memory.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. Equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual mode.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. The vertical section on the dash includes a storage compartment with two shelves. Very handy!

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. Make sure you figure out how to use this control before hitting the highway. It’s not as intuitive as you might think!

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. Two adults in back is OK. Three, not so much.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. Its trunk isn’t the biggest in the category, but the fit and trim is good.

Volkswagen Tiguan Highline

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. The centre portion of the rear seat back comes down, which means you can chauffer two back seat passengers and their skis!

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. There are useful storage compartments under the trunk floor.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. The handle on the rear hatch is not that easy to use.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. The engine comes from the GTI and produces 200 horsepower and 207 lbs-ft of torque.

Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. Super gas only. Not so "super” for your pocketbook.

Volkswagen Tiguan Highline. A wink in the night.