MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[team_v]

Well discussions with my local dealer today is that there will be another refresh of the Tig for MY15 due around September this year. There's no MQB Tig on the horizon.... possibly due in 2 years / 2016

Makes sense.
The Gen 1's were late 2008 to 2012, so i would guess at a Franfurt Motorshow announcement/reveal in 2015 with AUDM release in June/September 2016.
Keeps in sync with the 4 year facelift cycle.

[iamthestig]

Well discussions with my local dealer today is that there will be another refresh of the Tig for MY15 due around September this year. There's no MQB Tig on the horizon.... possibly due in 2 years / 2016

I am not a believer. Two facelifts is pretty much unheard of in the german car industry. The structure will otherwise be on sale from 2007 until 2017 or so ? - I can't see it for such a volume car. I am onside with some of the press who are saying display of a "proper" new car later this year, with on sale next year. Saying this, it does seem strange that there is a lack of "scoop" photos of prototypes...

We will have to come back to this thread later and see though I guess...

[tigger73]

I am not a believer. Two facelifts is pretty much unheard of in the german car industry. The structure will otherwise be on sale from 2007 until 2017 or so ? - I can't see it for such a volume car. I am onside with some of the press who are saying display of a "proper" new car later this year, with on sale next year. Saying this, it does seem strange that there is a lack of "scoop" photos of prototypes...

We will have to come back to this thread later and see though I guess...

Agree that 6 year model cycles are the "norm" and that would put the Tig up for renewal around now.

However I think what you'll find is that the Golf development was pushed through early on the MQB platform giving only 4 years in Mk6.

I seriously think that the Tig may get another midlife "facelift" before it gets brought onto the MQB platform. Golf is such a big seller that this development has been fast-tracked instead. Which has delayed the Tig...

VW couldn't afford to have an "old" Golf. They may bring some of the new engines into the MY15 Tig but I suspect the major mechanicals/body/size etc will be the same.

I'd love to be proven wrong but I suspect this is what is happening given the lack of any details/pre production spy shots/ car show releases.


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[iamthestig]

Agree that 6 year model cycles are the "norm" and that would put the Tig up for renewal around now.

However I think what you'll find is that the Golf development was pushed through early on the MQB platform giving only 4 years in Mk6.

I seriously think that the Tig may get another midlife "facelift" before it gets brought onto the MQB platform. Golf is such a big seller that this development has been fast-tracked instead. Which has delayed the Tig...

VW couldn't afford to have an "old" Golf. They may bring some of the new engines into the MY15 Tig but I suspect the major mechanicals/body/size etc will be the same.

I'd love to be proven wrong but I suspect this is what is happening given the lack of any details/pre production spy shots/ car show releases.


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I am really hoping for some news one way or the other as I was planning to change cars in another 6 months or so...

One thing I won't be doing is trading in a car that is almost the same as the one I have - I want the MQB tech like active cruise ! Of course I was hoping that the 8" SatNav system will be available but you can't even get that in a Golf R at present, even though you can option it in a $25k Skoda Octavia. Sigh...

[team_v]

I am really hoping for some news one way or the other as I was planning to change cars in another 6 months or so...

One thing I won't be doing is trading in a car that is almost the same as the one I have - I want the MQB tech like active cruise ! Of course I was hoping that the 8" SatNav system will be available but you can't even get that in a Golf R at present, even though you can option it in a $25k Skoda Octavia. Sigh...

I doubt you are going to hear anything in the next 6 months.

[tigger73]

I am really hoping for some news one way or the other as I was planning to change cars in another 6 months or so...

One thing I won't be doing is trading in a car that is almost the same as the one I have - I want the MQB tech like active cruise ! Of course I was hoping that the 8" SatNav system will be available but you can't even get that in a Golf R at present, even though you can option it in a $25k Skoda Octavia. Sigh...

Yes likewise I'm looking at changing in the not too distant future and don't see the current Tig as a real option. Fundamentally it's the same car.

I'd only consider MQB platform so I've been searching around for any news/spy shots to see when it may be released.

There's not really anything that ticks the boxes for me at the moment. Has to be AWD, nice interior and decent performance. Plus under $50k!!!


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[iamthestig]

The Tiguan facelift was released in February 2011, over 3 years ago - so the hope is there for something in the next 6 months...

Sketches and some info is dribbling out on the new Passat which should be shown in some way soon too - but I guess that is even longer on sale than the Tiguan (initially shown March 2005, face lifted September 2009). I just can't see a face lifted Tiguan - it will be new when it does come out IMHO. Unless VW is mad of course !

[tigger73]

I think it depends on how long they want to keep this model going. If it's another couple of years then they may want a face-lift just so there's some differences from an exterior point of view. If the new model is around the corner they'll probably just do enough to keep the sales going until the new model arrives.

I guess we'll have to wait for Aug/Sept to see what MY15 has to offer.

[tigger73]

This one looks interesting - it's the Skoda SUV due for release in 2016 based on the MQB platform.

[jets]

Well discussions with my local dealer today is that there will be another refresh of the Tig for MY15 due around September this year. There's no MQB Tig on the horizon.... possibly due in 2 years / 2016

I spoke to the same dealer today who is saying that the next model will be mid. next year & on the MQB platform. He didn't inspire any confidence in me with some of the answers he was giving me, so I wouldn't take that info as gospel.

[iamthestig]

Well, seems that it won't be a facelift and should indeed be MQB...

VW could triple current SUV lineup, key CUV may be delayed - Autoblog

[tigger73]

Some more photos of the next gen Tig - these ones from autobild.de... perhaps closer to it

[nat225]

Some more photos of the next gen Tig - these ones from autobild.de... perhaps closer to it

Seeing how the other models design / curves / shapes look like, ie Passat, i think the all new Tiguan photos look realistically possible.

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[tigger73]

Well there's run-out deals going on for MY14 Tiguan and they're clearing out stock for the new MY15 Tigs. Unfortunately there's no major changes in terms of platform/shape (this would be a very well-kept secret if there was).

I noticed an interesting vehicle listed on the RVCS register though......





Now this would be interesting a 130TDI R-line

Fingers crossed they bring it in.

[Ramee]

Well there's run-out deals going on for MY14 Tiguan and they're clearing out stock for the new MY15 Tigs. Unfortunately there's no major changes in terms of platform/shape (this would be a very well-kept secret if there was).

I noticed an interesting vehicle listed on the RVCS register though......

Now this would be interesting a 130TDI R-line

Fingers crossed they bring it in.

Unfortunately that is a Diesel,one already offering in UK etc but not enough power And I bet if it reached here pricing will be starting with high 40K or low 50k In that case AUDI Q3 is a more sensible choice.