I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

[Gladbach]

I'd rather it be on the UDINE departing 11th Feb Arrives a week earlier.

[REGS12]

Well----picked our white 162TSI Highline up today and so far so good. The car looked very nice gleaming in the showroom and after a very comprehensive instruction session from Jenna it was time for the bad part. Paying, though shortly followed by our 120km drive home through the Otways.
Firstly, the accelerator has a far longer travel than the GTI, therefore taking quite a deliberate prod to get things moving. Consequently, I could not bring myself to anywhere near flooring the new car. We overtook a truck at one stage and I may have got to 3/4 throttle. At this stage it does not feel nearly as feral as the GTI did on full song, maybe due to not giving it enough gas.
The car is far quieter than GTI, and noticeably quieter than our other Tiguan. I'm pleased to have the 55 profile tyres as they help in that way, as well as protecting the rims from curb damage.
Drivers seat is very good and it is going to be wonderful not having to spend 5 minutes adjusting it after wifey has spent 5 minutes making it fit her.
Because we travelled home together I was unable to be silly, but with normal driving at sensible speeds through the hills it handled very predictably and was relaxing and very easy to drive.
The 7 speed DSG is an improvement on the 6 speed, smoother and more able to chose the correct gear, though the paddles are brilliant to sort it out when it is unable to predict the oncoming road conditions, such as down hill in to a tightish bend.
After dark we went for a cruise, Bloody fantastic!! At last I have a VW with lights that actually light the way. Having always been to poor to ge bi-zenons on previous V-dubs, LED'S were in the package this time so I may venture out in the dark now. The light up like daylight!
I love being able to slide straight out without hurting too.
I miss the note of the GTI and to be truthful, I will miss the well planted screamer that it was. I wont miss the excessive road noise and lack of space for carting the ever growing grandkids.
I think the long wait was well worth it and feel very glad and privileged to be able to share my stuff with all on this site.
PS----Will give an update when I can really give it the berries!

[JamesTiguan162]

Well----picked our white 162TSI Highline up today and so far so good. The car looked very nice gleaming in the showroom and after a very comprehensive instruction session from Jenna it was time for the bad part. Paying, though shortly followed by our 120km drive home through the Otways.
Firstly, the accelerator has a far longer travel than the GTI, therefore taking quite a deliberate prod to get things moving. Consequently, I could not bring myself to anywhere near flooring the new car. We overtook a truck at one stage and I may have got to 3/4 throttle. At this stage it does not feel nearly as feral as the GTI did on full song, maybe due to not giving it enough gas.
The car is far quieter than GTI, and noticeably quieter than our other Tiguan. I'm pleased to have the 55 profile tyres as they help in that way, as well as protecting the rims from curb damage.
Drivers seat is very good and it is going to be wonderful not having to spend 5 minutes adjusting it after wifey has spent 5 minutes making it fit her.
Because we travelled home together I was unable to be silly, but with normal driving at sensible speeds through the hills it handled very predictably and was relaxing and very easy to drive.
The 7 speed DSG is an improvement on the 6 speed, smoother and more able to chose the correct gear, though the paddles are brilliant to sort it out when it is unable to predict the oncoming road conditions, such as down hill in to a tightish bend.
After dark we went for a cruise, Bloody fantastic!! At last I have a VW with lights that actually light the way. Having always been to poor to ge bi-zenons on previous V-dubs, LED'S were in the package this time so I may venture out in the dark now. The light up like daylight!
I love being able to slide straight out without hurting too.
I miss the note of the GTI and to be truthful, I will miss the well planted screamer that it was. I wont miss the excessive road noise and lack of space for carting the ever growing grandkids.
I think the long wait was well worth it and feel very glad and privileged to be able to share my stuff with all on this site.
PS----Will give an update when I can really give it the berries!

Thanks for that mate


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[Gladbach]

Same, I got my VIN back on the 27th Jan and according to the NADCON dates the ship that leaves tonight (BESS) should be the one that mine is on. Hopefully both ours will be on this ship.

Fingers, toes and everything else crossed!


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I noticed there are a whole bunch more booking in for the TAMESIS, they all seem to be bound for Auckland.

[Gladbach]

The car is far quieter than GTI, and noticeably quieter than our other Tiguan.

The noise insulation in the new Tiguan is exceptional. I really noticed how quiet it was when I first drove one. It helps to position the vehicle in that little niche between the run of the mill and the luxary vehicles, because a quiet drive is often associated with quality and luxury. To put it into perspective, I noticed how noisy the X1 was to drive (and it's been a beat up a little in reviews for it) and comparing it with others in the class (Tucson, CX5, Koleos) it's miles better.

p.s. Thanks for you review

[Sokyola]

Hi, new to the forum, but been checking. Back to see what others have got to say on the tiguan! I just got a phone call from the dealer saying that I can pick up the car on Monday. Ordered mine in September and got a email to say it was built in December and shipped first week of Jan. So been 5 weeks since I got the email. Was told it's one of the first in sydney for customers as a 162 highline with all 3 packs in Sydney. Don't know the same of the ship, but hope there's your cars on this shipment too!

[JamesTiguan162]

Hi, new to the forum, but been checking. Back to see what others have got to say on the tiguan! I just got a phone call from the dealer saying that I can pick up the car on Monday. Ordered mine in September and got a email to say it was built in December and shipped first week of Jan. So been 5 weeks since I got the email. Was told it's one of the first in sydney for customers as a 162 highline with all 3 packs in Sydney. Don't know the same of the ship, but hope there's your cars on this shipment too!

I'm the same as you. Ordered 1 week before ALL Tiguans launched. Built in December and Shipped 4th of Jan. All Options on it yet I can only pick mine up on Wednesday next week. 2 days after you


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[Gladbach]

I'm the same as both of you too, ordered in September, all three options, but mine won't be ready to collect until late March, possible early April

[JamesTiguan162]

I'm the same as both of you too, ordered in September, all three options, but mine won't be ready to collect until late March, possible early April

WOW! I'm so sorry to hear that man. Let's all pray for a brother so that the time passes quickly for him


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[Gladbach]

Hi, new to the forum, but been checking. Back to see what others have got to say on the tiguan! I just got a phone call from the dealer saying that I can pick up the car on Monday. Ordered mine in September and got a email to say it was built in December and shipped first week of Jan. So been 5 weeks since I got the email. Was told it's one of the first in sydney for customers as a 162 highline with all 3 packs in Sydney. Don't know the same of the ship, but hope there's your cars on this shipment too!

Out of interest, which dealer did you purchase through?