MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[Bassik]

I hope its that one. Doesn't mention anything in brochure and pics show overseas model.

[NZ_GolfR]

Looking at the interior photo number 76 from www.caradvice.com.au review (2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Review - Photos | CarAdvice) it looks like it is the same. Pretty sure that is Sydney on the GPS screen so is an actual photo and not just one from overseas.

[Gladbach]

Anyone know if the new R Line has the same steering wheel as the Golf R or is it one of those ugly R Line types, and whats progressive steering...?

Progressive Steering provides a dynamic steering feel so that when you are parking for example, the steering is very light making the car easy to manoeuvre, but as you increase speed the steering becomes tighter. Also, is sports mode, the steering becomes more direct, akin to that of a sports car.

[Bassik]

Looking at the interior photo number 76 from www.caradvice.com.au review (2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Review - Photos | CarAdvice) it looks like it is the same. Pretty sure that is Sydney on the GPS screen so is an actual photo and not just one from overseas.

Yeah you're right it is Sydney so maybe we do get that steering wheel, I hope so. I heard there isn't any R Lines in Sydney yet so that must be strictly for reviews etc?

Progressive Steering provides a dynamic steering feel so that when you are parking for example, the steering is very light making the car easy to manoeuvre, but as you increase speed the steering becomes tighter. Also, is sports mode, the steering becomes more direct, akin to that of a sports car.

Ahh ok that's pretty cool...thanks for that. You got one on order I see... what $ did u end up getting 4?

[Gladbach]

Yeah you're right it is Sydney so maybe we do get that steering wheel, I hope so. I heard there isn't any R Lines in Sydney yet so that must be strictly for reviews etc?



Ahh ok that's pretty cool...thanks for that. You got one on order I see... what $ did u end up getting 4?

Just under $59k all up.

[Bassik]

That's decent enough.


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[Sharkie]

Here's an article with some initial shots of the LWB Tiguan: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB aka XL Specs Price Release Date

Thanks tigger, doesn't look as good as the SWB, but the extra space will be welcome.

[tigger73]

Thanks tigger, doesn't look as good as the SWB, but the extra space will be welcome.

Yes will be interesting to see the 7 seat version and also compare to the Skoda Kodiaq.

[Bassik]

Does anyone know if the R Line will have an exhaust note or will it be stock sound?


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[Gladbach]

Does anyone know if the R Line will have an exhaust note or will it be stock sound?


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I've been wondering this myself. I drove the previous generation Tiguan R-Line about 6 months ago and that seemed to have a sportier exhaust sound, not offensive, just a little deeper and more present. I hope the new ones have the same. You'd think so, but I haven't seen any reference to it anywhere.