MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[tigger73]

Approvals came through for the 140TDI yesterday.

Link to the petrol model approvals (110TSI/132TSI): Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) Tiguan Petrol Models

Link to the diesel model approvals (110TDI/140TDI): Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) Tiguan Diesel Models

The interesting thing is that the 110TSI and 110TDI both get the smaller front brakes.

The 132TSI and 140TDI (and assuming 162TSI) get fitted with the 340mm front brakes which is same as Golf R.

I understand why they'd fit the smaller brakes to the 110TSI as it's FWD and a lighter car. But it looks like the 110TDI may be a little under-braked - particularly if you're intending to use the vehicle for towing.

It's either an error in the approvals or a strange decision by someone at VW.

The 110TSI has the lower towing spec (1800kg) compared to all the other models (2500kg).

Again it's pushing people into the Highline model to get the spec you actually want.

[andrew7]

Nice work Tigger, jeez you're on the ball!

[tigger73]

It's a pity that you either have to get the highline or look at fitting the parts to get to the spec that you want/need. I would have thought the 110TDI would have been the model to go for if you wanted a base model for towing but it looks like you'll have to add a tow pack and brake upgrade.

[hcvo1]

Approvals came through for the 140TDI yesterday.

Link to the petrol model approvals (110TSI/132TSI): Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) Tiguan Petrol Models

Link to the diesel model approvals (110TDI/140TDI): Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) Tiguan Diesel Models

The interesting thing is that the 110TSI and 110TDI both get the smaller front brakes.

The 132TSI and 140TDI (and assuming 162TSI) get fitted with the 340mm front brakes which is same as Golf R.

I understand why they'd fit the smaller brakes to the 110TSI as it's FWD and a lighter car. But it looks like the 110TDI may be a little under-braked - particularly if you're intending to use the vehicle for towing.

It's either an error in the approvals or a strange decision by someone at VW.

The 110TSI has the lower towing spec (1800kg) compared to all the other models (2500kg).

Again it's pushing people into the Highline model to get the spec you actually want.

Any news as to when the 162TSI will get approval?


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[tigger73]

Any news as to when the 162TSI will get approval?

No idea but given cars will be arriving early 2017 I would expect around October-November. It really depends when the specs are finalized and the paperwork goes in. Typically you'll see approvals come through ~3months before the model comes out.

[hcvo1]

No idea but given cars will be arriving early 2017 I would expect around October-November. It really depends when the specs are finalized and the paperwork goes in. Typically you'll see approvals come through ~3months before the model comes out.

Thanks tigger73 - the wait continues...


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[tigger73]

Thanks tigger73 - the wait continues...


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If there's a new model coming that I'm interested in I'll check the government approvals site a couple of times a week. You don't get any information on model options but it's mostly just mechanical specs.

[hcvo1]

If there's a new model coming that I'm interested in I'll check the government approvals site a couple of times a week. You don't get any information on model options but it's mostly just mechanical specs.

So will the 162TSI model be on the same approval as the other TSI models?


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[tigger73]

So will the 162TSI model be on the same approval as the other TSI models?

It would make some sense to add it to the existing approval but there's no guarantees that it will. Better off starting with a fresh search.

[hcvo1]

No idea but given cars will be arriving early 2017 I would expect around October-November. It really depends when the specs are finalized and the paperwork goes in. Typically you'll see approvals come through ~3months before the model comes out.

Just checked the 2wglobal website and they have delivered 217 new Tiguans to Melbourne - the ship landed 5 days ago