What Makes the Tiguan Great for Fife

Living in the Pacific Northwest is a special experience. There’s almost nowhere else in the country where natural beauty and industry overlap quite as much as they do here. With Puget Sound in the background and national forests in all directions, Fife enjoys a privileged place in America, and we are always honored when its residents look to us—just a short drive away in North Auburn—as their local Fife Volkswagen dealer because we want to help drivers get behind the wheel of the perfect vehicle with which to enjoy this majestic corner of the country.

Volkswagen produces a noteworthy selection of well-designed, safe, and fun-to-drive vehicles. From the Jetta to the Golf GTI to the Taos, Volkswagen has made its name in all sorts of body styles, but we think the model that embodies the vibrancy and diversity of this region has to be the Tiguan, a compact SUV. Part of the VW lineup since 2007, the Tiguan has come a long way from the round shuffler it once was; today’s model boasts a sharp silhouette and is great for metropolitan areas and forest regions alike. Here’s why we think the Tiguan makes a great vehicle for residents of Fife…

An Excellent Commuter Vehicle

Many Fife residents commute to either Tacoma or Seattle for work, as both cities are a close drive and offer rich career opportunities. When people think of commuter cars, they tend to think just that—a car, as in, a sedan—but the Tiguan is a compact crossover that can meet the needs of Fife commuters with far more utility and comfort than a sedan.

The main reason we say this is because of its solid fuel economy. The EPA estimates that the Tiguan can get 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway (for 27 MPG combined) in front-wheel drive, or 22 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway (for 25 MPG combined) in all-wheel drive if you want a drivetrain that prioritizes control over efficiency. With highway figures like those, you can easily make the commute up I-5 several times a week and not feel like you’re draining your bank account to do it.

The Tiguan might be an SUV, but its compact dimensions let it achieve sedan-like fuel economy, and we proudly show it to Fife commuters who need the space of an SUV but don’t want to sacrifice at the pump. Depending on the trim level you select, you can also get great heated components that make winter more bearable. With a great infotainment system, the Tiguan is also ready to queue your favorite tunes and podcasts while you’re on the road, let you make hands-free calls, and handle other tasks when you’re driving around the Pacific Northwest.

Towing Clout for Your Getaways

If you aren’t visiting the stunning forests in this region, then you really aren’t making the most of living in Fife. The Olympic National Forest and the Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest are within driving distance, and there’s so much coastline to explore along the stunning Puget Sound. We know many people move here to be closer to nature, and the best way to do that is to trek into the great outdoors.

Luckily, the Tiguan has an impressive towing ability for its size. It can’t drag an RV out to the woods, but it can take a trailer, a small boat, or a two-person camper pod. If you have an eclectic taste in outdoor activities, the Tiguan should easily be able to accommodate your lifestyle.

Configurable Seating

We always love seeing the looks of surprise on our customers’ faces when we point this out: the Tiguan can be a five-seater or a seven-seater. That’s right—you can get the Tiguan with a third row, creating seating for seven people if you need it! Not many people expect that from a compact SUV, but the Tiguan seems to defy the rules of physics with how many passengers (and how much stuff) it can fit inside its cabin.

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

We don’t need to tell Fife residents that we get a lot of rain; it’s just the price we pay to live in such a gorgeous place and keep it green all year long. Still, driving in the rain presents its own set of challenges.

We particularly like to show customers the 4MOTION AWD system in the Tiguan, as this unique AWD system will send power to the front and rear wheels when necessary to maintain traction on slippery roads. This feature will certainly come in handy in a part of the country where it rains for nearly half of the year.

Safety Features for Busy Streets

The Tiguan has been deemed a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety) several times; it’s something we like to brag about to all of our customers. If you travel to Seattle for work or fun, we think you’ll especially appreciate the driver assistance features that have lent to this accolade.

We know how crazy the roads can be in Seattle, so having extra eyes and ears in the form of cameras and sensors can be very helpful. The Tiguan gets IQ.Drive, the suite of driver assistance features manufactured by Volkswagen; these can do things like notify you if you’re going to hit the vehicle in front of you, keep you in your lane, alert you to rear obstacles when backing up, and monitor your blind spot as you travel. On days when rain and traffic are causing other drivers to behave in unpredictable ways, you’ll feel safer with these driver assistance features.

A Wonderful Graduation Gift

We like to suggest the Tiguan to parents of university students who are looking for that perfect graduation gift. It boasts a modest price tag, so it’s an excellent way to get a young adult a safe car they’ll love to drive without spending so much that you don’t teach them the value of a dollar. It’s also a much better way of wishing them a lifetime of adventure than handing them a Dr. Seuss book.

Because it’s such a safe vehicle, parents feel better knowing that their young drivers are behind the wheel of a VW model like the Tiguan—and it doesn’t hurt that the Tiguan has all of the fun infotainment features young drivers like, like smartphone compatibility, an available premium audio system, an available Wi-Fi hotspot, and an available wireless charging dock. Today’s young drivers expect great tech, and the Tiguan has it.

Drive Home in a Tiguan Today

People move to this region of the country because of its diversity. Seattle—with all of its culture, entertainment, and opportunities—is never far away, and Tacoma is around the corner; forests surround us, and the Sound calls our name as its waves buffet the stony coast. There’s so much to see and explore here, and you need a special vehicle to make the most of living here.

Our staff would love to learn how you enjoy Fife and help you select the right trim and seating configuration for your needs. We love being this community’s go-to Volkswagen dealership; we understand what it’s like to live and drive here, so you’re in good hands with us.

We offer competitive pricing and have new Tiguans arriving every week, so come visit Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen and drive home in a Tiguan today.