Ever wondered which SUV lives up to the hype? As a former VW Jetta owner, I tested the popular Tiguan for a week—and it delivered. Base models start just over $31k, way below the $50k average new car price; even the top SEL R Line Turbo is ~$43k, with features outshining rivals like RAV4. Smooth ride, sturdy handling, quick acceleration make highway merges easy. Spacious interior, big infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are wins. Only quirk: the steering-column gear selector took a day to master. Have you driven a Tiguan? What’s your must-have SUV feature? Share below!