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It seemed odd that they applied the euro rating.
It seemed odd that they applied the euro rating.
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I bought my Tiguan hoping to tow a caravan, and only learnt about down weight after it was in the garage (the car). If we get a 200kg down weight I’ll be thrilled.
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In case you haven't seen it, check out this link - Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 Tow Test Review
This review pics was what sold me on the grey colour2018 Allspace 162TSI R LineComment
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Veew, can you give any more details mate?
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I contacted VW Australia and got this repsonse.
"Thank you for contacting Volkswagen Australia.
In regards to your enquiry, it is correct that the MY19 Tiguan has an upgradedtow ball down weight of 200kg. This is also retrospective to Generation 2Tiguan's like yours. In order to meet the new compliance you will need to visita Dealership for the new labels and owner's supplement."
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Tow Bar for the Tiguan
I called the dealer I purchase the car from (with the dealer tow bar fitted) and was told they would need to replace the tow bar assembly to update the down weight to 200kg.
Have called the VW customer service line to ask for clarification, I struggle to see how the tow bar would not be sufficient. I had a suspension shop look and they said it looked just as strong as any other.
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Great, I’ll get them to update to 5year warranty while they are at 😚Originally posted by Chalnoth View Post2018 Allspace 162TSI R LineComment
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Did you get a response from customer service?Tiguan 162TSI R-Line | Tungsten Silver | DAP | MY18Comment
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Not yet will post their response when I receive it.
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Volkswagen have confirmed the 200kg, however they directed me to talk to a dealer for further clarification.
The VW factory tow bar assembly is made by Best Bars. As you can see it specifies a maximum 100kg tongue down load however this may be due to the VW car limit and now be representative of the tow assembly limit.
Am contacting best bar to check.
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Ok the dealer advised that the factory tow bar is also updated to 200kg, so I don’t need a new tow bar assembly installed. There is meant to be an owners manual supplement and a new sticker. Am waiting to hear how I can obtain this from them.
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Tow Bar for the Tiguan
The kit number for the owners handbook supplement and updated 200kg down load stickers is 5NATIGKITTB
The parts department I spoke to said the kits were showing as out of stock, however he was able to find each of the component items included in the kit separately.
The cost of the kit is $12.10.
Huzzah people!
Update: having the stickers installed tomorrow, dealer doing it for free.
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Awsome news thanks for updating us with the details.Tiguan 162TSI R-Line | Tungsten Silver | DAP | MY18Comment
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