My wife and I upgraded to the 2018 Tiguan from a 2010 this year and although the new version doesn’t feel as lively (extra weight, less HP) the pros far outweigh the cons. Our main reason for buying was extra space but we find the new model more comfortable and fully featured. The first trip we took was from Calgary to Peachland and the vehicle had absolutely no issue with acceleration or handling through the mountain passes - even with a loaded bike rack and several cases of wine. The extra weight of the 2018 actually made the vehicle feel more stable through some early snow and slush (didn’t have my winter wheels installed yet). It should be noted that the new version has a lower curb height so use caution with hitch mounted accessories -I scraped the sidewalk coming out of our alleyway the first time I tried. That said, we love it and find that it turns a lot of heads, especially with the LED lights.