MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

**vw_alex** · 17-09-2015, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by tigger73

I'm almost certain that this one is going to be bigger and better than the last Tig. Hopefully pricing is around the same. Now only to wait another year+ until it arrives here....

I thought it was only the long wheel base version was going to take that long? Are they talking Q3-Q4 2016 for ANY new model?!

**tigger73** · 17-09-2015, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by vw_alex

I thought it was only the long wheel base version was going to take that long? Are they talking Q3-Q4 2016 for ANY new model?!

Yes that's what VWA has said that it'll be q3/q4 2016 before we see these here. This is in line with what happens globally with new models - Australia is one of the last places to get the new model.

There has been mentioned that the LWB version is only going to be sold in China and the U.S. And probably not until 2017 or so. We'll just have to wait and see on this one.

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**dinot81** · 17-09-2015, 05:47 PM

The new Tiguan is going for sale in Germany from April 2016. The new Passat was available from November 2014 in Germany and 11 months later (Oct 2015) going for sale here in Oz. We would be lucky to see the new models at at all in 2016 if you ask me.

**Timbo** · 18-09-2015, 02:04 AM

I'm a little more optimistic, based on the fact the CUV market, at which the Tig is aimed, is very competitive...probably more than that of the Passat. So I doubt very much if VWA and its dealers could stand silent without a up-to-date competitive product for 12mths.....I do hope I'm not disappointed!

**tigger73** · 18-09-2015, 04:50 AM

Probably the biggest factor is going to be getting volume from the factory. This is why they stagger the releases around the world.

There's usually a peak in sales in the first 3-6 months and then drops off after that. Personally I don't mind that we're not first on the list as it gives time for the factory to sort out any issues with the new model before they start shipping vehicles here.

If Europe is only getting the new Tig early next year then I think it's optimistic that we get it by the end of 2016. Launch date for the new model can also be effected by the amount of stock of the old model that is still being held by VWA and the dealers.

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**PerthMTB** · 18-09-2015, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Timbo

I'm a little more optimistic, based on the fact the CUV market, at which the Tig is aimed, is very competitive...probably more than that of the Passat. So I doubt very much if VWA and its dealers could stand silent without a up-to-date competitive product for 12mths.....I do hope I'm not disappointed!

Don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but as I already said further up the thread, my dealer isn't expecting his first new Tigs until Q4 2016, and then only a few limited examples and with the colours/specs dictated by the distributor. They will deliberately spread the first few around and they will be 'fully optioned' (therefore expensive) models to give that Wow! factor in the showrooms. If you wait until detailed pricing & specs on the Oz models are available (probably about the same time the first ones arrive in the showrooms), and then order one to your own spec, and considering the order lag on even the current models is four months, you'll likely be waiting until 2Q 2017 before you get your car.

Sure the SUV market is competitive, and as soon as a new model is announced the old one is dead in the water bar a few bargain hunters. But the Oz market is tiny compared to Europe, US, and China so they will give them priority as production is still ramping up.

**Sharkie** · 18-09-2015, 11:23 AM

Not too fussed on the Oz release dates as I want a Jan 2017 build anyway, will order in Oct/Nov 16 and should have delivery in March 2017 .....

Was going to order a new Polo GTI early next year for my wife, but that is now off the cards as she'd rather the new Tiguan.

**Sharkie** · 07-01-2016, 10:08 AM

And some more (of the same really) information ...

New 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan: latest pics, specs and full details | Auto Express

In blue a 2.0TSI R-Line has a good chance of finding a spot at my house ......

**dero** · 12-01-2016, 11:01 PM

R-Line in the Tiguan is basically a slightly lowered set of suspension, a body kit, some badges and the paddle shifters on the steering wheel, right?

**Dingah** · 13-01-2016, 05:06 AM

No it's not.
Leather throughout, electric drivers seat, larger wheels & tyres and flared wheel arch guards, colour coding on body, 7 speed DSG with flat bottom wheel and paddles, RNS 510, adaptive, fog lights, electric chassis control with 3 settings...............
Very different than the R-line kit option on other models....and that's the current model. Expect more in the 2016 release.

Dingah