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[TungstenR]

Sadly the video only says it's a 2.0 TSI, not if it's the 162kw.

[tigger73]

Still really wish that the exhaust sound was slightly more pronounced.

All of them are the same - even R-line is just a style pack and not a performance pack. If you want an exhaust note/DSG farts you'll have to put on an aftermarket sports muffler and possibly modify the resonator.

Sadly the video only says it's a 2.0 TSI, not if it's the 162kw.

From my stopwatch timer it did it in ~7.5sec so I'd say it's the 132kW/180hp motor.

[Gladbach]

All of them are the same - even R-line is just a style pack and not a performance pack. If you want an exhaust note/DSG farts you'll have to put on an aftermarket sports muffler and possibly modify the resonator.

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.

[tigger73]

Gen1 Tig had R-line available for both 132TSI and 155TSI. No difference in the exhaust or sound of either.

It's the same through all VW range that R-line is just a trim spec and no difference in performance. This is same as Audi with their S-line. It's all for looks and no real performance change from the non-Rline.

[Gladbach]

In any case the Gen1 Tig 155TSI had a nicer exhaust note.

[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