MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[Bassik]

Training and media events have been going for the last couple of weeks up at Byron Bay. They can't have everyone up there at the same time so run multiple sessions over the time.

The R-line they have there is a 140TDI. There were some photos of it coming off a plane at Sydney airport a month or so ago: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ml#post1196520

So does that mean we don't get the fake trapezium exhausts?

[tigger73]

So does that mean we don't get the fake trapezium exhausts?

It looks like the 140TDI gets the "standard" twin exit.

[Gladbach]

Yep, the brochure says that the 162TSI R-Line (only) gets the trapezoidal exhausts

[cellrsx]

Yep, the brochure says that the 162TSI R-Line (only) gets the trapezoidal exhausts

Brochure says "Trapezoidal exhausts left and right on the 162TSI Highline give it a purposeful appearance."

No mention it's specific to R-Line.

[Timbo]

Is anyone cross-shopping with the BMW X1? A mate who was keen on the Tig has just purchased an X1 25i Msport for $62.5 otr, which looks pretty good value to me

[Fridgie877]

Is anyone cross-shopping with the BMW X1? A mate who was keen on the Tig has just purchased an X1 25i Msport for $62.5 otr, which looks pretty good value to me

They advertise those as a demo for 72k.... have to be closer to 80k new. That's a big drop....

The Msport pack doesn't look as sporty as the r line, the front seats look good though

[VWVY]

The Audi Q2 also looks pretty good for those looking at X1 as an alternative to the new Tiguan.
You have to not need as much space as the Tig has to consider though.

News - Audi Australia Says All-New Q2 Arrives In February 2017 | CarShowroom.com.au

News - Audi’s Q2 Edition #1 Adds Drama To Crossover | CarShowroom.com.au

2017 Audi Q2 | new car sales price - Car News | CarsGuide

I say VW shouldn't be holding to the attitude of no discounting Tiguan2 when the competition heats up

[Nealo]

Is anyone cross-shopping with the BMW X1? A mate who was keen on the Tig has just purchased an X1 25i Msport for $62.5 otr, which looks pretty good value to me

Yep I'm a BMW guy and got given the same price.

Drove a 132tsi on Sat and then went and drove a X1 25i without M Sport and I really didn't like the X1. It felt like a van to drive and the engine didn't feel any more powerful than the 132tsi.

The seats I test drove were obviously the standard seats and I did sit in a M Sport 20i which felt much better. They're trying to get me back to test drive the M Sport 25i but I'm not sure it was just down to the seats. The whole "feel" was of a people mover type vehicle.

[Gladbach]

Anyone notice that the new Tiguan (and perhaps other new VWs) have a completely different accelerator pedal design? I've had two VWs over the last 10 years and they both had that sewing machine style pedal which was quite different compared to other manufacturers. It took me a while to get used to in my 2006 Jetta. I have to say, I prefer the more conventional style in the new Tiguan. I wonder if it was something that turned off new VW customers coming from non-VW vehicles.

[stark27]

I quite like the sewing machine pedals

[cellrsx]

They've played the new Tiguan ad a few times tonight - first time I've seen it. It's really, really bad.

I think the South African ad is better acted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1IKTVn1olk

[Bassik]

I think the South African ad is better acted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1IKTVn1olk

How have they pulled off making exactly the same ad that looks identical to ours with different actors?

[Gladbach]

Assuming they have a global marketing team or something.

[tigger73]

It's called saving money as they only have to remake effectively the same ad with local actors for each market.

[Bassik]

It's called saving money as they only have to remake effectively the same ad with local actors for each market.

Oh I know the reason why but as to how did they do it? Coz even the backgrounds are the same. It's like they just popped in different actors with some video trickery. Changed the number plates to.