Volkswagen Tiguan: A Leader in Compact SUV Safety

Advanced Safety Features of the Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan has consistently been recognized for its exceptional safety features, earning the prestigious Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2019 model year. This accolade is a testament to the Tiguan's robust safety systems, including its advanced Front Assist crash prevention system and high-performance LED headlights.

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• Front Assist: This optional system earned a superior rating from IIHS, effectively avoiding collisions in 12-mph tests and reducing impact speeds by 24 mph in 25-mph tests.
• LED Headlights: Models equipped with curve-adaptive LED headlights and high-beam assist, built after June 2019, received a good headlight rating, crucial for the Top Safety Pick Plus designation.
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IIHS Safety Ratings Explained

The Tiguan excelled in all crashworthiness evaluations conducted by IIHS, including driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. However, it's important to note that the Top Safety Pick Plus status is contingent upon specific configurations:

• Only models with the optional Front Assist system and specific LED headlights qualify.
• Base models with halogen reflector headlights do not meet the criteria due to a poor headlight rating.
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How the Tiguan Stacks Up Against Competitors

The compact SUV segment is fiercely competitive, with several models vying for top safety honors. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 also earned the Top Safety Pick Plus rating, while the 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2019 Honda CR-V secured Top Safety Pick status. In contrast, the 2019 Ford Escape fell short, primarily due to poor performance in the passenger-side small overlap crash test and a basic rating in front crash prevention.

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