Boost confidence on foul-weather roads with these savvy SUVs
Volkswagen Tiguan
Anyone who has driven the reincarnated GTI knows that Volkswagen has fun and affordable transportation covered, something the company has accomplished with equal success in cars like the diesel-powered Jetta TDI. But learning that VW also produces one of the best winter crossover vehicles might come as a surprise to some. Fact is, the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is safe, offers the capability of VW’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive and electronic stability control systems, and can swallow a decent amount of cargo with its 56.1-cu. ft. trunk. Unfortunately, finding yourself in a 4Motion-equipped Tiguan requires shelling out more than $30,000, but in return you’ll get standard heated seats, mirrors and washer nozzles.