MY18.5 or MY19 - Difference ? Should I Wait ?

[shanec]

2017 build, MY18 - cars manufactured June 2017 to Dec 2017
2018 build, MY18.5 - cars manufactured Jan 2018 and May 2018
2018 build, MY19 - cars manufactured June 2018 to Dec 2018


Does anyone know the difference between MY18.5 and MY19 ?

i.e. what additional extras would come with an MY19 Tiguan 162 Highline compared with the MY18.5?

[tigger73]

MY18.5 or MY19 - Difference ? Should I Wait ?

Specs for MY19 won’t be out until mid-May when the dealers can order a MY19 spec vehicle.

At this stage my guess it’ll be minor updates until a mid-life refresh/facelift in 2020/2021.

At this point there’ll be some minor engine tweaks (e.g.162 will go to 169) and new front/rear bumpers and headlights/ tail lights with dynamic indicators.

That’s just my prediction based on what’s happened to the Mk7 Golf.


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[Rocket36]

IF you wait for updates, you'll ALWAYS be waiting. It's like buying a computer, as soon as you have bought it, there's something newer.

[Rooboy]

Agree with the others - there won't be any significant upgrades until the mid life refresh.

[sVWatt]

what additional extras would come with an MY19 Tiguan 162 Highline compared with the MY18.5?

Don't forget VW / Audi also take away items with MY changes. Sometimes they delete things like seat drawers, and options packs can get smaller.

If there is one out there you like now. Go. Make yourself happy, and don’t reflect on your choice for 3-4 years ��

[shanec]

Don't forget VW / Audi also take away items with MY changes. Sometimes they delete things like seat drawers, and options packs can get smaller.

Has VW deleted the seat draw from the MY18/MY18.5 Tiguan ?

[sVWatt]

Has VW deleted the seat draw from the MY18/MY18.5 Tiguan ?

No. I’m giving an example of past times over different models...Polo GTI lost under seat drawers, Audi A3/S3 lost features.

Sometimes the first batch of cars come with more goodies.

[shanec]

If there is one out there you like now. Go. Make yourself happy, and don’t reflect on your choice for 3-4 years

You make a good point

Thanks

[Special agent]

Australia:
We’ve taken delivery of a Storm Trooper White R-Line in early Feb.
Build date Nov 2017
MY18.5 spec with:
Large Discover Pro Navigation
2 x USB front centre Console
1 x USB rear centre Console

Rear tailgate:
Engine type badge deleted
Only has 4Motion on right & Tiguan on left.

USA -
Perhaps have HUD display?
QI charge pad?
Signal boost pad?






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[spacemannz]

Australia:
USA -
Perhaps have HUD display?
QI charge pad?
Signal boost pad?

I reckon they don't offer the HUD here because the road sign recognition is rubbish due to poor signposting here in OZ.
QI charge and signal boost would be awesome, particularly signal boost in remote locations. No idea why they don't offer it here and I wonder if it can be retrofitted with genuine parts from Europe or US.

Congrats on your new Storm Trooper and welcome to the club!

P.S. Two USB in front and one in rear were features already added to the MY18 Highline.
Deletion of engine type badges and ESC/Traction control button next to the gear stick are reported MY18.5 features. Do you have the ESC button?

[Special agent]

I reckon they don't offer the HUD here because the road sign recognition is rubbish due to poor signposting here in OZ.
QI charge and signal boost would be awesome, particularly signal boost in remote locations. No idea why they don't offer it here and I wonder if it can be retrofitted with genuine parts from Europe or US.

Congrats on your new Storm Trooper and welcome to the club!

P.S. Two USB in front and one in rear were features already added to the MY18 Highline.
Deletion of engine type badges and ESC/Traction control button next to the gear stick are reported MY18.5 features. Do you have the ESC button?

Big negative on that one too...forgot to mention that...blank switch (Doug DeMuro pet Hate)...


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[shanec]

Big negative on that one too...forgot to mention that...blank switch

Not like this

[ewok666]

The MY18 was a pretty worthwhile upgrade. We ended up getting one due to the extreme delays we had last year and I'm glad we did. the new Discover Pro looks so much better and I hate headlight washers with a passion There are some other bits but who cares. I doubt the MY19 upgrade will be as noticeable but who knows.

[shanec]

I wonder if the MY19 update may include '8 speed automatic with Tiptronic 4MOTION' as they do on the latest Canadian Tiguan Highline

https://www.vw.ca/app/configurator/vw-ca/en/tiguan/31155

[Rooboy]

I doubt it - it seems to be a North American specific spec. Theirs is also the Allspace version, which we are soon to get, but VW have announced the same drivelines as the regular Tiguan range.

Full details: New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace