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[Mac135]

Yeah, even though the R-Line is not a performance pack, having a different exhaust could have set it apart, giving more reason for customers to tick the box. I doubt that it would cost more to have a more pronounced exhaust note. I drove the previous generation Tiguan R-Line early last year and it had a lot more bass to it than the current model. I don't know if that was only the R-Line, or if the equivalent 155TSI model had the same exhaust, but it certainly sounded nicer than the current generation.

I don't think I'd bother with an aftermarket exhaust. Just slightly disappointed that's all.

it sounds like you are trying to make the r-line into something it's not. Progressive steering might increase agility but otherwise it's a just a family SUV a little bit of extra go.

[Gladbach]

Was just expecting it to sound like the previous generation.

[Mac135]

Nope its all grown up.

[brazman]

Is launch control active on the Tiguans though?

Sure is. My wife got her new 162tsi this week. The launch control behaves very differently to her old series 1 tiggy. The old car was brutal with the way it launched under launch control and shifted to the point where I would cringe waiting for something to snap every time (It didn't after 5 years of abuse). The new car is much more progressive with clutch engagement however this time it is to the point where I am thinking whether it is bad for the DSG clutch.

[Chocolate_Bear]

Sure is. My wife got her new 162tsi this week. The launch control behaves very differently to her old series 1 tiggy. The old car was brutal with the way it launched under launch control and shifted to the point where I would cringe waiting for something to snap every time (It didn't after 5 years of abuse). The new car is much more progressive with clutch engagement however this time it is to the point where I am thinking whether it is bad for the DSG clutch.

Nice to know. Silly question but I have no clue on how to engage launch control ?


Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

[tigger73]

Nice to know. Silly question but I have no clue on how to engage launch control ?

1. Left foot on brake.
2. Disengage traction control.
3. Shift to sports/manual mode.
4. Put accelerator to floor (revs should be limited to ~3,000rpm)
5. Take foot off brake
6. Hold on

[Chocolate_Bear]

1. Left foot on brake.
2. Disengage traction control.
3. Shift to sports/manual mode.
4. Put accelerator to floor (revs should be limited to ~3,000rpm)
5. Take foot off brake
6. Hold on

Awesome!! Thanks...


Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches