MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[REXman]

disagree with the sentiment here Gladbach. In my view a seperate R variant should be a real R - currently just golf and Scirocco R's. Of course R32 and 36 and Toureag R50 in the past. While there are some worthy aspects to the Tig R line package in my mind it falls short of a model in its own right. A Tig R with the r pack kit plus a 200+ output would be a true R imho.

Agree with this sentiment completely. I have a 162TSI on order - but to me its just a "Tuned by STI" or "M Sport" accessories, type job. In other words, some nice bits slapped on, but its not what makes an R, an R.

There's no massive brake callipers, no reinforced bottom end, with bigger than GTI turbo.. But I'm pretty sure 99% of Tiguan owners would know that.. after all, its a $4K upgrade that gets your nice rims and steering wheel, not a $20K upgrade that reworks the underpinnings of the car.

[Mac135]

The R line pack does nothing for me and I can't see the point TBH. If it was a performance upgrade then that would be a different thing and I would look at it and that would depend on the car. I doubt the Tguan needs any more than the 162 as it is not a car meant to go round corners quickly at all. The Golf is another kettle of fish and I get the R upgrade there, I can take one out and wring its neck, that's the sort of car it is. 200KW in a Tiguan is a bit pointless when it is all said and done, this is coming from someone who has a Golf Performance sitting in the driveway and one of Australia's great driving roads five minutes away. What would be more fitting for the Tiguan is the big diesel for towing, I would buy that before the 162 any day of the week.

Then it that case it would be worthy of an R badge because it is not just some (very) nice skirts and a couple of pieces is smart teach. R should in my view add significantly to the dynamics.

Not saying the Rline is not a good thing but it's an option pack not a model designation in its own right. Same goes for the Rline Passat.

[Gladbach]

I wasn't advocating a separate model, just thought it was interesting what they do in NZ, i.e. they have Comfortline, Highline and R-Line variants, where as in Australia we have Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, with the R-Line being a pack to add to the Highline. I guess I like the way they do it in NZ. Note that in NZ, the 162TSI only available in the R-Line, and there is no TDI R-Line.

Interestingly enough, the Highlines in NZ get progressive steering which is only available in the R-Line packs here. I was really impressed with the progressive steering in the R-Line that I test drove.

[kacak]

Does anyone else feel slightly underwhelmed by the boot space in their new Tig? Coming from an old Mazda 6 (505L), the Tiguan boot capacity (520L according to specs with rear seats pushed right back) sure doesn't look bigger than that. In fact, I'd even say it's smaller by some margin, definitely looks much shallower.

I wonder whether they've included the full height of the boot without the parcel shelf in place when measuring its capacity.

[NZ_GolfR]

I wasn't advocating a separate model, just thought it was interesting what they do in NZ, i.e. they have Comfortline, Highline and R-Line variants, where as in Australia we have Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, with the R-Line being a pack to add to the Highline. I guess I like the way they do it in NZ. Note that in NZ, the 162TSI only available in the R-Line, and there is no TDI R-Line.

Interestingly enough, the Highlines in NZ get progressive steering which is only available in the R-Line packs here. I was really impressed with the progressive steering in the R-Line that I test drove.

And yet another difference over here in NZ is that the Highline models don't get the Dynamic Cornering LED lights. They still get LED headlights but they don't look as cool as they don't have the thin LED line that goes across the top of the headlight and down the centre, only the R Line model gets these lights. Even more reason why I was only interested in the R Line model.

[Gladbach]

And yet another difference over here in NZ is that the Highline models don't get the Dynamic Cornering LED lights. They still get LED headlights but they don't look as cool as they don't have the thin LED line that goes across the top of the headlight and down the centre, only the R Line model gets these lights. Even more reason why I was only interested in the R Line model.

They also don't get the full chrome grill as featured in the Australian highline. I'm really not a fan of that more basic grill in the lower models.

[TungstenR]

And yet another difference over here in NZ is that the Highline models don't get the Dynamic Cornering LED lights. They still get LED headlights but they don't look as cool as they don't have the thin LED line that goes across the top of the headlight and down the centre, only the R Line model gets these lights. Even more reason why I was only interested in the R Line model.

I come from an Audi S4, considered the RS3 and S3, and was shown the 162kw R-line (NZ spec) brochure at a VW dealer, tested the Tiguan and was surprised with the ride, the experience, though it was only 110kw. So, the 162kw engine is a bit of a gamble, but then again New Zealand isn't really a country for 200kph+....

[REGS12]

Out of 20 something cars, only the last few have not been fully extended. The reason? They have fabulous performance. In my extended and probably abnormal youth, like until I was about 50, I was always wanting more . Not now because the cars that I've been lucky enough to own recently have more potential than one ever can really use, other than on a track. I reckon it's bloody fantastic. If I was 18 again and really silly as I was then, I don't think I would make 25, because without some restraint, even 162kw can be very hazardous.....Love my cars, love my GTI, hoping this one doesn't disappoint.

[Hole46]

Out of 20 something cars, only the last few have not been fully extended. The reason? They have fabulous performance. In my extended and probably abnormal youth, like until I was about 50, I was always wanting more . Not now because the cars that I've been lucky enough to own recently have more potential than one ever can really use, other than on a track. I reckon it's bloody fantastic. If I was 18 again and really silly as I was then, I don't think I would make 25, because without some restraint, even 162kw can be very hazardous.....Love my cars, love my GTI, hoping this one doesn't disappoint.

I hope my 162 doesn't disappoint either. I'm nearly 70 and I'm still wanting more. (my current drive is a 2009 Tiguan 147 with APR stage 1 tune.)


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[NjB]

Does anyone else feel slightly underwhelmed by the boot space in their new Tig?

Yeah the space is limited but that is typical for this class SUV - even 7 seaters lack space compared to some wagons.

The new Tig, when the rear seats are in their back most position has effectively identical storage length and width to a Golf (which comes from the common platform). The advantage is the increased storage height compared to a Golf.

Having said this I am considering an Outback as an alternative to the Tig as its storage area is over 200mm longer and 100mm wider but this obviously results in a vehicle that feels a lot longer which is a drawback


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[cellrsx]

Interesting.

On the Tiguan microsite (https://new-tiguan.volkswagenaustral....au/index.html), there is an R-Line pictured in Ruby Red Metallic.

Went to the configurator and yep, I could spec a 162 TSI R-Line with Ruby Red Metallic and it didn't complain. Looks good too.

Wonder if they're opening up the R-Line colour range a bit?

[Delewin]

I just went for the DAP and metalic paint with my 162 TSI. I would have stumped up for the Adaptive Chassis Control if it was available as a separate option like the Sun roof. But I did not want the "advertisment" of the R-Line as well as the lower body trim clearance.

I have owned a number of "sleepers" over the years. I have really loved them.

[limiteded]

Looks like another interior colour is now avaliable, as per the aust website vehicle builder, though the brochure is not yet updated.

now with either 140tdi or 162tsi highlines you can choose the interior colour of Storm Grey for the leather seat faces, and lower dash/ door trims. This colour scheme is mixed with black lfor the remainder being headrests, rear middle seat, sides and rear of seats, and upper dash/ door trims.

not avaliable with the r line option though.

[wiredless]

Will let you know when mine arrives. I'm coming from a Mazda 6 as well.

One thing thing is for sure is that this car is a better size for me than the last Tig, plus is a bit shorter than the even the older Mazda 6s.

[Gladbach]

I just went for the DAP and metalic paint with my 162 TSI. I would have stumped up for the Adaptive Chassis Control if it was available as a separate option like the Sun roof. But I did not want the "advertisment" of the R-Line as well as the lower body trim clearance.

I have owned a number of "sleepers" over the years. I have really loved them.

You sound similar to me, I've had a few cars that have had a lot of power but don't look anything too flash. I went for the R-Line this time because I wanted a change, and to be honest I think the Tiguan looks a bit staid without it, well from the front anyway. I'd have to say that I'm probably more impressed with the progressive steering than I am the adaptive chassis control. I took an R-Line for a drive a few weeks back and noticed how much more precise and direct the steering was compared to the 132TSI that I drove on the same day.

I noticed that the NZ highlines get progressive steering as standard.