MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[2017Tiguan]

I know nothing about computers, this image looked cool until I posted it... Soz

[andrew7]

Post script to expected delivery date for the Highline Tiggys: when I queried my dealer today re 1st quarter 2017 delivery, he showed me the accepted build order for my white Highline 140TDI with DAP in the system, handover to production on 23/7/16, and scheduled to arrive in Australia at the importer on 19 October 16 (and delivery ?2-3 weeks later). So I'm sticking with it 😄

[tigger73]

Yes they are building 140TDIs but you can't even spec a build on a 162TSI... so these aren't even in the production queue yet.


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[tigger73]

Has this spec sheet been posted? I did look but could not find.

Yes the specs/options have been posted up in various online auto news sites. Full specs and pricing should be coming out soon.

[andrew7]

Isn't the SQ5 diesel? In which case shoot for the Highline 140TDI and tune it accordingly 😉

[Bassik]

From what I know the R Line pack will cost $4000 on top over the Highline and if you want sunroof that's an extra $2000 and $2200 for the DAP.

This is only for the Highline model, the comfort line gets a $5000 luxury pack and that's it. However there are other little packs you can get which I don't know of yet. I think this will be the tow-bar option and stuff like that. The R Line also gets a 2 tone leather seating option.

Prices are coming next week and should be around $51k for highline - no options. I've also read that the power delivery on the TDI is kinda crappy, so most people will need at least a stage one. Not sure if I'd go diesel, i'm a bit of a petrol head TBH.

[cellrsx]

Yes they are building 140TDIs but you can't even spec a build on a 162TSI... so these aren't even in the production queue yet.

The online configurators for the VW Poland and Sweden websites have the 162TSI as an engine option on the highline (Poland) and GT (Sweden) variants.

So fingers-crossed it's not too far off production. Interestingly both those websites don't have any performance information (no fuel/co2 stats for those who care) on the 162TSI last time I checked...

Edit: Checked just now and the VW Poland configurator for a 162TSI Tiguan with 7-speed DSG claims a Przyspieszenie (Acceleration if Google translate is right) of 0-100kmh in 6.5s.

[Sanman]

Yes if you want an R-line expect it to be north of $50k as you can only option it on top of the Highline (140TDI or 162 TSI).

Then if you want the ACC and other bits in the driver assistance package you'll be around $55k

I can get a BMW X1 for that money

[Dingah]

Sure .....but at least the Tig isn't built in the USA like every BMW X series vehicle and people will not enquire how long you have been in hairdressing.

Dingah

[tigger73]

VW is certainly aiming after some of the lower end "premium" vehicles with the new Tiguan. I think you'll find if you compare the specs, fit and finish plus the drive the new Tig will be a very compelling package.

A lot of the lower end "premium" vehicles are relying on the badge and fancy showroom to sell the car. A base model X1 will be needing quite a few boxes ticked on the options list to bring it up to Tiguan Highline spec... and then you'll be in a different price bracket.