Official Tiguan Australian Pricing and Specification thread

[goodfella]

I was Officialling up at the Lithgow Rally this weekend. I was put on a Spectator Point with a VW staffer... and he brought along a Pre-Release Press car Tiguan for the drive.... He gave us a royal tour and I give the car an almighty TWO THUMBS UP!!!

Like anything, its not perfect as it has some strange design inclusions:
-the Panoramic roof has an automated curtain thats looks like sagging rooflining cloth, this might be sorted by main delivery.
-it had cream leather option and the lower dash is also cream..just didnt like it.

Things I loved.....
- it had the RNS510 with touch screen (first time i have seen this in action).
- good ride position
- reasonably sized boot and rear legroom
- felt spacious all round

Didnt get to go on a test drive...but stay tuned as the Press drive is next weekend, and I was told that they will be going off road(ish)

Some mobile "spy-snaps";
http://deluca.dyndns.org/vw/tiguan_front.jpg
http://deluca.dyndns.org/vw/tiguan_side.jpg
http://deluca.dyndns.org/vw/tiguan_rear.jpg

[metrolex]

Particulate filter in Tiguan 103TDI but not Golf 103TDI?

Anyone know why there is no particulate filter in the 103TDI in the Golf whereas there is in the 125TDI in the GT Sport?

According to the technical data from the OP, the 103TDI in the Tiguan has a particulate filter.

What gives (I wonder)?

[phaeton]

Anyone know why there is no particulate filter in the 103TDI in the Golf whereas there is in the 125TDI in the GT Sport?

According to the technical data from the OP, the 103TDI in the Tiguan has a particulate filter.

What gives (I wonder)?

The Golf engine is the old Pumpe Duse diesel while the Tiguan has common rail

Cool shots Goodfella thanks for posting

[Tigga1]

The Golf engine is the old Pumpe Duse diesel while the Tiguan has common rail

Ben
are there other changes/efficiencies/advantages to the common rail (as power and torque seems identical to pumpe duse)?
common rail easier to chip/upgrade, or cheaper to make?
regards
okief

[phaeton]

Ben
are there other changes/efficiencies/advantages to the common rail (as power and torque seems identical to pumpe duse)?
common rail easier to chip/upgrade, or cheaper to make?
regards
okief

Advantages over Pump Duse Technology

-Quieter running due to reduced compression ratio and fuel injection control.

-Improved performance due to above.

-Fewer moving parts in cylinder head.

-Separate catalyst and piezo injectors reduce diesel particulate filter regeneration time.

Info sourced from Volkswagen Driver [May 08] magazine UK Publication.

[Tigga1]

Tiguan quote (no fleet discount)

I got a quote for Tiguan and Golf TSI, and noticed that the Tiguan does not attract a "Fleet discount" (for novated lease).

When asked, the salesman replied "...Unfortunately there is no fleet discount for the Tiguan YET!! (Due to the lack of stock available at present). This may change by the time the petrol models land but no guarantees., fingers crossed."

has anyone had any similar experience?

regards
okief

[99gti]

A guy I work with wants one and got a quote with fleet discount, but he's going to wait for the 125kw version.

[anarchycamp]

Standard 6 speed Tiptronic (automatic) only. No DSG in any Tiguan anywhere in the world at this stage.

FWD will be available in 1.4TSI only from early 2009 in the UK and South Africa. No idea if it is coming to Australia.

147TSI available in manual in the UK and South Africa in RHD, so why not here .......

There is an R line Tiguan coming to world markets from 2009 as well..... no idea on engine specs yet though..

IS really bizzare about the transmission options, the UK dont even get auto as an option..Manual only!!!!!

Do you think they are trying to keep the price down to compete with the likes of Rav 4, CRV, CX-7 etc?

[GT 12 WA]

Was told by the dealer that the reason for the Tiptronic is because the DSG is not suitable for off roading and steep descents and inclines. Not that many off them will ever see more than a gravel driveway.....
Didnt say why there wouldnt be a manual with the 2.0T but I figure its just limited demand.

[jayjay]

( Alloy wheels (Savannah) 19 x 9” ) quotes from vw specification catalogue.

whoa! dealer fitted accesory!!

that car's pretty much a longish jacked up golf... in size

[Golf Loon]

IS really bizzare about the transmission options, the UK dont even get auto as an option..Manual only!!!!!

Its a joint intitiative by VW. If you cant drive a manual, buy something else

Is probably cheaper and definately better for offroading.

[SPEEDCORE]

In light of the GTI engine having a few differences now, 9.5 CR chain driven etc etc.

I noticed that 147 Tiguan engines from other markets running this new engine, yet on the VW.AU website it clearly shows on the specs that it is the previous version of the 200hp unit.

What gives? Could it be from a point of view that Australia has 98RON readily available.

[syncro91]

Interesting - Auto5000 GmBH - I was not aware of it yet have been to Wolfsburg recently. The video at their website mentions it is 100% owned by Volkswagen AG and was expressly setup to achieve 5000 jobs earning 5000 Euros per month for each employee.

Ref the Diesel - here are some real world #s

Vehicle Full when delivered - 60km on clock
Vehicle refueled with 800km on clock and fuel light just on. 56 litres added - about $100 at $1.80 - 8 litres remaining. Avg consumption by computer was 6.9l/100 on this new engine
Refueled and did first highway run. 140km used on this full tank so far, trip computer showing 850km to go.

Max range displayed today was 1010km to go after about 10km urban and 40km of freeway driving since filling up.

Impressive!

[TonyTA]

Volkswagen Tiguan – Specification and Pricing Summary
Tiguan Model Range

Model Code Model Description Retail Price
5N10T2/09 Tiguan 125TSI 6 speed manual $33,990
5N10T3/09 Tiguan 125TSI 6 speed automatic $36,290
5N1042/08 Tiguan 103TDI 6 speed manual $35,990
5N1043/08 Tiguan 103TDI 6 speed automatic $38,290
5N12V3/09 Tiguan 147TSI 6 speed automatic $42,990

PDF Version here Tiguan Pricelist - Volkswagen Australia

Anyone know what the RRP is on Accessories?
http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms/m...ies_index.html
Keen to cost of things like floor and boot mats and tow bars are before I go talking to dealers?
I looked on VWA web site but could not find RRP?

EDIT: Called VWA who told me that they not give an RRP on accessories.
mmm...strange. I wonder why that is?