MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[Sharkie]

Tuning the new MY17 Tig will make for some quick SUVs running around the 'burbs.



But at this stage there is only a 110TSI FWD and 132TSI AWD model. There's no diesel and no high powered petrol option at launch (unless there's additional approvals).

It seriously looks like the diesel is going to be delayed and who knows if there will be a 162TSI or if they'll just run 2 levels of trim on the 132TSI (standard and highline).

We'll have to wait and see if we even get an R-line kit. From the wheel options it looks like there could well be something like this in the line-up as there's some wider wheel options in there which I imagine would be fitted with flared arches.

Yup, although the 162TSI was announced when the new Tiguan was revealed to the world, no market anywhere has them yet. I'd be interested to know why .....

I won't be placing an order until the 162TSI gets released in Australia. This time around I want the extras of the top model in contrast to when I ordered our previous 1 (which was only because I could only get a manual in the lower specced model).

[tigger73]

Sharkie I have some good news for you. 162TSI will be coming to Aus. It just won't be available at launch. Spoke to a reliable source today who confirmed details. I'll post up some more info on all models tonight.


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[andrew7]

Good work Tigger

Oz specifications released : 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan:: Australian specifications revealed

Sign me up for a 140TDI Highline with DAP (provided pricing is not silly)! Of note is Discover Pro navigation; is this a first in a VW in Australia? And the Active Info Display. Really like the spec list, think they have it spot on.

[cellrsx]

Good work Tigger

Oz specifications released : 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan:: Australian specifications revealed

So if the 162TSI won't be available at launch then according to the the specs at Car Advice you won't be able to buy a petrol Highline in September.

Any word on when the 162TSI will appear?

Comfortline can be optioned with the luxury pack to get the panoramic sunroof, but no mention if the sunroof is standard on Highline (or how the Highline can get the pano roof)

[tigger73]

OK so a few more details on the new Tiguan. As the article says there's 5 engine options (110TSI, 110TDI, 132TSI, 140TDI, 162TSI) and 3 trim levels (Trendline, Comfortline, Highline). Models available at launch are the Comfortline and 110TSI Trendline DSG. The 110TSI Trendline which is the only manual and both Highline models (162TSI/140TDI) are coming later. Not sure how much later but hopefully this side of Xmas.

There's some really nice standard features across all models including:

- front assist with emergency brake
- lane and park assist
- driver fatigue detection
- active bonnet
- multi-collision brake
- RVC
- LED tail lights

There's option packs for the Comfortline/Highline models

Comfortline Plus
- leather electric/heated seats
- power mirrors
- keyless entry
- electric tailgate
- pano sunroof

Driver Assistance
- adaptive cruise control ACC
- side assist and rear traffic alert
- power folding mirrors
- area view
- active info display

R-line (Highline only)
- exterior skirts/body mouldings
- interior trims
- 20" alloys
- Adaptive Chassis control
- Progressive steering

No pricing yet but this should be hopefully out next month with the first cars getting to dealers in August. Official release/launch in September.

[tigger73]

So if the 162TSI won't be available at launch then according to the the specs at Car Advice you won't be able to buy a petrol Highline in September.

Correct the Highline has either the 162TSI engine or 140TDI. Unfortunately neither of these engine options will be available at launch.

Any word on when the 162TSI will appear?

It will likely be 4th quarter - best guess is October/November. But that's just a complete guess based on no facts at all

I think VW sees the massive potential in the SUV market here and so has added an engine to the line-up and extra options to fill out the range.

Comfortline can be optioned with the luxury pack to get the panoramic sunroof, but no mention if the sunroof is standard on Highline (or how the Highline can get the pano roof)

Panoramic Roof will be an option on the Highline so people can choose to have it or not. If you want leather without the roof then you have to go for the Highline as when you add leather to the Comfortline you get the Pano roof in with the pack. It's a bit strange but that's what you get when you have bundled package options.

Will have to see how the pricing lines up with the various models/packages. Though I'm thinking a fully loaded R-line 162TSI with Driver Assistance and sunroof is going to be heading towards $60k.

[cellrsx]

Will have to see how the pricing lines up with the various models/packages. Though I'm thinking a fully loaded R-line 162TSI with Driver Assistance and sunroof is going to be heading towards $60k.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Told my wife I reckon it will edge 60K and her response was "Awesome" so not sure what to make of that

Thanks heaps for the added info too.

[Shota]

Will LED headlights be an option for the comfort line package?

[newVWplease]

Panoramic Roof will be an option on the Highline so people can choose to have it or not. If you want leather without the roof then you have to go for the Highline as when you add leather to the Comfortline you get the Pano roof in with the pack. It's a bit strange but that's what you get when you have bundled package options.

Bummer, that counts me out then. Was really hoping that the pano roof would be an individual only option at all levels. Maybe I am in the minority but I just can't stand them, don't want it and don't want to pay for it.

I wanted a mid range engine (Comfortline) but with the added luxury/comfort/tech goodies. But in doing so I will get the unwanted pano roof.

So the only way to not get it (but to get the other fun stuff) is to go the Highline, but that will be out of my price range and give me a bigger/thirstier engine that I don't want.

Was hoping this would be my first VW purchase, but sadly not to be

[tigger73]

Bummer, that counts me out then. Was really hoping that the pano roof would be an individual only option at all levels. Maybe I am in the minority but I just can't stand them, don't want it and don't want to pay for it.

I wanted a mid range engine (Comfortline) but with the added luxury/comfort/tech goodies. But in doing so I will get the unwanted pano roof.

So the only way to not get it (but to get the other fun stuff) is to go the Highline, but that will be out of my price range and give me a bigger/thirstier engine that I don't want.

Was hoping this would be my first VW purchase, but sadly not to be

Seriously wait until the pricing gets released as I don't think there will be much in it between the 132TSI Comfortline with Luxury Pack and the 162TSI Highline. If you want all the gadgets without the roof then you'll need to go the Highline.

When you bundle options in a pack it's almost impossible to please everyone. There's always going to be some things in a pack that you wouldn't necessarily have optioned if you were able to select them individually.

Though it definitely helps from a stocking point of view if you only have a couple of packs/options.

[andrew7]

Can't imagine that the Highline models would be more than the Alltrack with luxury package which goes for about $55k. I'dcthibk to be competitive prices couldn't be much more than $50-52k

[tigger73]

Will LED headlights be an option for the comfort line package?

No if you want LED headlights you'll need to get he Highline. It's the only trim level with them and they're not included in any of the packs.

[andrew7]

Correction loaded Passat Alltrack with Luxury Pack (LED, panoramic sunroof etc) $57.5 retail or about $53-54 after negotiating. As a smaller vehicle the Tiguan is positioned to sit below the Passat imo approx $5k retail less like for like...

[tigger73]

And here's a couple more articles been published on some of the other motoring websites.

Volkswagen Confirms Engines And Specifications Of 2017 Tiguan Range For Australia

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian specs confirmed, 162TSI range-topper | PerformanceDrive

And an article about the US Tiguan now being made in Mexico (previously all worldwide production except China was out of Germany). Don't worry our Tigs will still come from Germany!!!
Volkswagen Mexico Plant Ramps Up for 2017 Tiguan

Very similar - must have received the same press release

[Sharkie]

Given the outgoing 155TSI R-Line was only $45K, I'd bet the new 162TSI won't exceed $50K with a little bit more for the R-Line. VW is very price sensitive at the moment and will not dramatically increase the price of a replacement model.

Any news of the heads-up display? I really want that.

Seeing a 162TSI R-Line in my garage by this time next year ......

Found it in your last link

Various option packages have been confirmed, including the R-Line as mentioned, as well as the Luxury Package adding a sunroof among other things, and Driver Assistance package adding adaptive cruise control and head-up display.