Tiguan Highline 162TSI vs Tiguan Highline 162TSI (+ R-line Package)

[FastMitch]

I have test driven the Tiguan Highline 162TSI (without the R-line package)

Quietness was good and so too was the handling

Has anyone driven both and can tell me their experience of the Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) and 20" Wheels ?

1) Do the 20" Wheels make the car nosier in the cabin (tyre road noise or pot hole bumps)?

2) Do the 20" Wheels make the bumps (i.e. pot holes) on the road harsher even with ACC set to Comfort?

3) Is the Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) a gimmick?
- If not, what is the difference you experience compared to Highline non R-line?

4) If you have the ACC set to comfort (with 20" Wheels) is the ride similar to non R-line on 18" Wheels?

5) Do you notice a difference in driving the R-line with ACC set to Sport compared to the non R-line?


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[tigger73]

I test drove a Sportline with 20's today and the ACC and ride was certainly comfortable enough. No complaints from either myself or my wife.

One thing to keep in mind that even though the rims are 20", the tyre size is 235/45 R20 for the Sportline (and 255/40 R20 for the R-line). There's still a decent amount of sidewall. It's not like you're running 20 profile tyres.

We didn't have an extensive test drive so didn't really play with any of the settings.

If it was a big issue I'm sure you would have heard people complaining about the ride on here but by all accounts there's no major issues with the ride quality.

[sunilr1]

Here in Blacktown we have awful roads as rough as a bears behind, with our R-line in normal mode, all I can say is the ride is comfortable and super quiet in regards to road noise, no issue, the engine is the dominant sound.

[BenT]

Might be a good idea to find out how much replacement tyres cost. I have no idea if 20s will cost a lot more than 19s or 18s but I got a rude shock when I had to buy my first set of 18s - they were pretty uncommon back in 2008 compared to 17s.


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[veew]

Might be a good idea to find out how much replacement tyres cost. I have no idea if 20s will cost a lot more than 19s or 18s but I got a rude shock when I had to buy my first set of 18s - they were pretty uncommon back in 2008 compared to 17s.

I've recently replaced my Contisport 5s for $395 each. There was a deal on the higher rated speed ones otherwise they're usually about $490/tyre.
I ended up taking my original tyres off early (at 20k km) as I wanted maximum tread depth with highway driving etc through winter.
I've kept the original tyres as they still had reasonable amount of meat on them:
Front 2.5-3mm (30% left)
Rear 5mm (70% left)

They should last another 5-8k km when swapping them F&R.
I'll refit them down the track when I'm not doing so much highway driving.

[FastMitch]

Might be a good idea to find out how much replacement tyres cost. I have no idea if 20s will cost a lot more than 19s or 18s but I got a rude shock when I had to buy my first set of 18s - they were pretty uncommon back in 2008 compared to 17s

Yes, seems like a large price difference between 18" and 20" for the Highline (almost double)


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[portas1971]

Yes, seems like a large price difference between 18" and 20" for the Highline (almost double)

Personally think that’s the least thing to worry about. My concern is curb rash on those lovely Suzuka rims, as they protrude past Tyre wall significantly. My other half has been warned!

[ewok666]

Personally think that’s the least thing to worry about. My concern is curb rash on those lovely Suzuka rims, as they protrude past Tyre wall significantly. My other half has been warned!

Some driving skills should be able to help with that

[Grugly]

Some driving skills should be able to help with that

I'd also suggest using the 360° cameras when in carparks so you see what is beside you..

My wife miss judges a roundabout so not much can help there..

On the plus side.. it's my daily driver at the moment as she is too scarred she will damage it again so she gets the trendline golf and I get the Tig.. for a few months anyway..

[Grugly]

Also, I was bored and decided to merge the three models for a comparison of the front..

Top two from carsales and bottom one is mine.

Tried to find the same colour for each pic. Hope this helps.

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[adrianb]

Have a look at my thread in here on my Easter road trip for my thoughts on Adaptive Chassis Control.

TLDR: It's awesome - you should get it!

[FastMitch]

Have a look at my thread in here on my Easter road trip for my thoughts on Adaptive Chassis Control.

Good read - I didn't realize that just 1 x R-line wheel costs $2400

Its good to know the Adaptive Chassis Control & Progressive Steering show noticeable difference

Thanks

[craig_perth]

Hi Guys,

We have had a Mk7 gti and comfort line in the garage for a few years now and can offer a little experience;
1- the adaptive suspension = really good, when i first got my gti we went on a road trip and i tested out the different settings and couldn't pick the difference, but after a few months, it seemed to be dramatically different, we would go on a long road trip, put in in comfort and it would feel like you were floating along in a commodore, then around town i just left it in the normal setting for more spirited driving.
2- progressive steering, also really good, i was lucky enough to drive 2 golfs side by side one with one without, with is beautiful to drive, without is also good, but where i really noticed was on tight turns where you have extra work on the wheel.

In the last month i swapped the GTi for a r-line Tiguan - because we needed more space, i was actually tossing up between the sport line and Rline, i know there is nearly 10k in it plus the great finance on the sportline. but when i drove the sport line after getting out of my GTi it just didn't feel special, so after about a month of deliberation, i sucked it up and went for the Rline and have not looked back.

the only thing that i thought could have been a little better is the brakes, they could have a bit more bite.

[INASNT]

ACC is sport transforms the car and makes it so much tighter, its way too sloppy in all other modes, especially driving through the mountains.

Previous Golf R ACC also made a huge different to the way to car drives.

[3timesagolfgti]

Also, I was bored and decided to merge the three models for a comparison of the front..

Top two from carsales and bottom one is mine.

Tried to find the same colour for each pic. Hope this helps.

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I’ll pass on the sportline, the R-Line has the right stuff


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