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My Tiguan has arrived and this is my experience so far
Cut out for the OEM Westfalia towbar, that's standard in every county but Australia, I would suspect. The Westfalia connects vertically from underneath the bumper.
The cutout is for the fold away automatic towbar, and the "easy open" sway-your-foot sensor.
The cutout is for the fold away automatic towbar, and the "easy open" sway-your-foot sensor.
That would be right.
You know that very convenient drop down tow bar that the rest of the world can use, but the Australian Standards Association has decided is too dangerous for use in Australia.
You know, just like the much safer ISO fix child restraints which were, until recently, banned in Australia despite them being much safer, much more convenient and less prone to incorrect fitment than the top tether seats mandated here.
Sure that's not just a gaping hole under the bumper though right? Did you remove a cover or something? I've looked under the bumper before to check out the exhaust set up, and the ones I checked didn't have a cutaway like that.
Sure that's not just a gaping hole under the bumper though right? Did you remove a cover or something? I've looked under the bumper before to check out the exhaust set up, and the ones I checked didn't have a cutaway like that.
Ordered: 2017 build date Tiguan 162 TSI Highline with DAP in Tungsten Silver and rear luggage tray. ETA: late April / Early May. I did not have to wait. I took delivery on 11 March 2017.
I'm impatiently waiting for my 162TSI R-Line to arrive & just wondering if any of you who have yours & have 2 kids seats in the back - is there enough room for an adult to sit in between them?
Have a look at this video - you can fit 3 baby seats in the back so 2 seats and an adult should be ok.
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Yea mine has the cutaway, it looks like it's suppose to be there as the cut out has paint around the edges and not just "cut out" or taken a panel out, it looks like it was made to have that gap.
But from what Iv seen while trying to look for the foot sensor, I can't seem to find where the sensor is. I'v looked inside the gap and around the exhaust and I haven't seen any sensor. Where would that sensor be hiding???
Have a look at this video - you can fit 3 baby seats in the back so 2 seats and an adult should be ok.
I think the model of baby seat makes a big difference. From my own experience some are wider than others. You wouldn't think that a cm or 2 makes a big difference but it's surprising how it goes from being squishy to having enough room.
Also depends on how long you're going - whether the next suburb or an interstate trip. We managed to fit 3 kids in the back of a gen1 Tig without too many issues - one in a booster seat and the other in a baby seat.
I think the model of baby seat makes a big difference. From my own experience some are wider than others. You wouldn't think that a cm or 2 makes a big difference but it's surprising how it goes from being squishy to having enough room.
Also depends on how long you're going - whether the next suburb or an interstate trip. We managed to fit 3 kids in the back of a gen1 Tig without too many issues - one in a booster seat and the other in a baby seat.
Thanks for the vid hcvo1 & tigger73! Man watching this video & seeing other guys post their pics is making the wait even harder lol
MY18 Tiguan 162TSI, Deep Black Pearl, R-Line, Sunroof, DAP | Ordered 6th Jan 17 | Delivered Nov 17
Tiguan 162 Tsi R-line is a good car for the price. In terms of features - it beats my Golf R Wolfsburg wagon. In terms of build quality and refinement - the R is a better car.
Ive Had my Tiguan (White R-Line) now for 5 days, it was delivered to my home on Tuesday. So Ive had a chance to live with it awhile and I thought I would document my initial thoughts. I have posted in the "Towbar " thread for anyone keen to read it (who am I kidding... you're all going to read it I absolutely love the color of the white ( I will post photos soon) I know it is personal preference but for me the white is very crisp and quite luxury looking. The Tig has a very chunky solid stance and sitting next to my wife's MK6 Golf look massive. The 20" wheels are amazing... I have setup my suspension in comfort mode and don't feel any of the jarring and thumps you normally get with a low profile tyre. Everyday road bump, ripples. pot holes and stuff are absorbed nicely by the electronic dampers and is really a comfortable ride.
Love the steering wheel and the DAP, am still a little confused about the green lines and white lines for lane assist, not sure a like to wrestle with the steering wheel on a merging lane if I dont indicate, not a fan of the stop/start system, although with the aircon on I find it doesn't really kick in? Absolutely HATE the speakers ( so harsh and screechy), Im getting new Morels fitted next week with all the appropriate deadening, front and back for $1500.... may get an amp at a later stage dependent on speaker volume...I know the clarirty will be so much better!!
Love the seating and especially seat height... I'm 56, and getting in an out where I just need to slide my arse across is perfect for old worn hips and knees.
Only done about 300K so far so am really nursing it...no mention anywhere of a 1000K service... first one is at 15K?? So have really tested it yet, but already know I will get a stage 1 tune ant some point.
Like the automatic rear door and the foot action works fine with just a shout kick in and back, although there is a little time lag to the point you think it didn't register and then you hear it operate.
that's my rambling thoughts so far... I will post some pics soon when the garage is empty of cars!
cheers
Gary
2017 Tiguan R Line 162TSI, DAP, White. Upgraded speakers.
...Absolutely HATE the speakers ( so harsh and screechy), Im getting new Morels fitted next week with all the appropriate deadening, front and back for $1500.... may get an amp at a later stage dependent on speaker volume...I know the clarirty will be so much better!!
cheers
Gary
Nice writeup Gary, thanks for sharing. I would be keen to know more about your Morels setup and wht Stage 1 tune you would go for? Look forward to seeing the pics.
MY18 Tiguan 162TSI, Deep Black Pearl, R-Line, Sunroof, DAP | Ordered 6th Jan 17 | Delivered Nov 17
Ive Had my Tiguan (White R-Line) now for 5 days, it was delivered to my home on Tuesday. So Ive had a chance to live with it awhile and I thought I would document my initial thoughts. I have posted in the "Towbar " thread for anyone keen to read it (who am I kidding... you're all going to read it I absolutely love the color of the white ( I will post photos soon) I know it is personal preference but for me the white is very crisp and quite luxury looking. The Tig has a very chunky solid stance and sitting next to my wife's MK6 Golf look massive. The 20" wheels are amazing... I have setup my suspension in comfort mode and don't feel any of the jarring and thumps you normally get with a low profile tyre. Everyday road bump, ripples. pot holes and stuff are absorbed nicely by the electronic dampers and is really a comfortable ride.
Love the steering wheel and the DAP, am still a little confused about the green lines and white lines for lane assist, not sure a like to wrestle with the steering wheel on a merging lane if I dont indicate, not a fan of the stop/start system, although with the aircon on I find it doesn't really kick in? Absolutely HATE the speakers ( so harsh and screechy), Im getting new Morels fitted next week with all the appropriate deadening, front and back for $1500.... may get an amp at a later stage dependent on speaker volume...I know the clarirty will be so much better!!
Love the seating and especially seat height... I'm 56, and getting in an out where I just need to slide my arse across is perfect for old worn hips and knees.
Only done about 300K so far so am really nursing it...no mention anywhere of a 1000K service... first one is at 15K?? So have really tested it yet, but already know I will get a stage 1 tune ant some point.
Like the automatic rear door and the foot action works fine with just a shout kick in and back, although there is a little time lag to the point you think it didn't register and then you hear it operate.
that's my rambling thoughts so far... I will post some pics soon when the garage is empty of cars!
cheers
Gary
Thanks from me as well for the write up, I'm also keen to hear how the new speakers go as well.
I took delivery on 11 March 2017.
I absolutely love the color of the white ( I will post photos soon) I know it is personal preference but for me the white is very crisp and quite luxury looking. The Tig has a very chunky solid stance and sitting next to my wife's MK6 Golf look massive. The 20" wheels are amazing... I have setup my suspension in comfort mode and don't feel any of the jarring and thumps you normally get with a low profile tyre. Everyday road bump, ripples. pot holes and stuff are absorbed nicely by the electronic dampers and is really a comfortable ride.
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