Refreshed styling - This German is sophisticated, premium but in a conservative manner

Build - Solidly put together, made up of high-quality bits, lots of soft-touch points

Roomy - Excellent all-around space, superb visibility due to thin pillars/low window line

Handling - Composure at highway speeds, cornering stability, well-weighted steering

Smooth drivetrain - Quick throttle responses, linear power output, seamless gearshifts

Pricey - The Volkswagen Tiguan is more expensive than its direct rival, the Jeep Compass

Low-speed ride - Some of the sharp-edged potholes filter into the cabin at times

Confining choices - Limited buying options due to lack of powertrain/variant alternatives