So why the Tiguan ?

[popeye]

Hey guys i started this thread so people can share their individual reasons for choosing the Tiguan over a million other brands/models.

I'll go first.
I was out looking for a new car to replace our aging Prado .My wife loves that car and it took a great deal of persuasion to get her to come out for a look with me .
As i am closely associated with the Toyota brand i was taking her to check out the various Toyota SUVs. Unsurprisingly she found them all to be a bit on the boring side and kept on saying they are no different to my old car.
So i decided to venture off to a different Japanese brand and we were walking through a VW dealerships parking lot to get there.

Lo and behold there's a black 140tdi R line sparkling in the sun .

That's it she says ,now that is something i wouldn't mind driving.

That was it 2 days later and after i did all the available research through DR google i signed up for a Black 162tsi R line with all the bells and whistles.
Haven't even heard of a Tiguan let alone drive one before.

So i bought one because my wife said so
And i must admitt I'm happy she did.
Love at first sight.

What's your story ?

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[Tigger162]

I choose my 162 due to it looks and gizmos for its price point was better then any other brand currently available. The digital dash pretty much sealed the deal.

[Eyes24]

I choose my 162 due to it looks and gizmos for its price point was better then any other brand currently available. The digital dash pretty much sealed the deal.

Same here, but must omit I didn't even know anything about the Tiguan, till my Miss's told me. Digital dash and design lines of car and price seal the deal for me too.


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[Cobwebs]

It wasn't one specific thing, rather the total of many things some of which are not Tig specific.


• Its an SUV - I prefer this style of vehicle. Its car-like and practical. Easier to get in/out.
• Upright driving position - I like to be 'looking down' at the front of the bonnet.
• Roomy position for the driver - physically and psychologically.
• Lots of head room - helped by not having a sunroof. I like the feeling of space.
• Lots of space for the rear passengers - put the rear seat back and there is still plenty of space for luggage.
• Good tech - I wanted lots of safety tech as I will keep the vehicle for many years i.e. a bit of future proofing.
• Active infor display - speaks for itself.
• Quality finish - I am keeping the car so I want quality to look at and touch.
• Diesel - suits my driving style. Over a long period the economics are better. Will be doing a lot of motorway driving. Will go up hills without struggling.


The DSG is an unknown. Its different from an auto. But as I like to think I am a 'quiet' driver there shouln't be any problems.


The Tig generally ticks more boxes. It gives the performance I want, the practicality, and the comfort.

[TheTig]

That's a good question. I got the okay from the minister of war and finance that I could buy a new car so spent a lot of time researching all the different options, wasn't going to pass up the opportunity for something decent for once, was keen on an SUV for the space, currently drive a Nissan X-Trail and like the practicalities of it. Was also keen on something with a bit more prestige/European. In the price range don't think there's anything else that compares to the Tiguan in terms of features.

Before I strarted looking wouldn't have given a Tiguan a second look but now I see them everywhere, 1st generation of course but yeah my VW radar is finely tuned at the moment, like the lower, squarer look of the modern VW, including the Passat, Tig, Arteon.

Also wanted something sportier, something with a bit of go, so the Tig ticked that box, although I don't have mine yet i'm confident it won't disappoint.

Lastly I enjoy technology I work in that space so having a car that is very technically focused fits me to a T, love my gadgets and the chance to customise so all in all it should be a good package.

[Pzero]

We've had a Civic for 10 years now, so due for a new upgrade. Small but growing family - 1 kid for now.

Both wife and I were sure we wanted an SUV that was larger. Both liked the idea of being higher on the road and having a more spacious vehicle. So we began looking. We didn't want another Honda (life is short, create new experiences!) though we had a superb experience with our previous car. I began my research and looked at all the Japanese options but nothing was appealing. XTrail and RAV4 are both boring awkward looking SUV's. Tuscon is nice but our family has had a bad Hyundai experience in the past. Then the ads for the Tiguan came out and it had a direct appeal to both of us. Both loved the look of it and the fact that it's European (more specifically German). It was packed with technologies and that had a big impact on me (again being an IT professional). Android Auto and Apple Carplay were a must for us. It's a long term car for us and we'd like the latest tech and software like this would continue to be updated in the future. We also saw adverts of Renault Koleos but wife didn't like the look of it.

In regards to VW's bad press, I chose to avoid Diesel as a simple solution. I found that the fanboys for VW were plenty! Going into the dealership I test drove the Diesel since it was the only one available. I enjoyed it but it was too loud for me and the salesperson (really good I must admit) said with my driving patterns (odd long journey, more city driving), I'm better off with Petrol. I then heard of the 162TSI that was coming. I had to wait for it since we only liked the look of the Highline and above. The front of the lower spec cars just put me off - made it look like something from the 90s.

By the time 162TSI came, the new Mazda CX5 launched and I was impressed with the look inside and out. It's a good looking car. But adding up all the options it would come to 48K or similar. For a few grands more, I get a European car! Also, I never liked Mazda as a brand - unlike 10% of Australia who've driven or owned a Mazda!!
Then I thought I'm spending quite a lot - my initial budget was 40K but I was going above 50K. So I looked at other options. BMW X1 was a good alternative. But it was smaller and coming in more expensive. So Tiguan it is! I never knew Tiguan even existed prior - the old version isn't great looking at all, but love the new one. I test drove and loved the drive! Forget the tech, the drive and power blew me away compared to my old 103kw Civic. The excellent reviews from almost every website/magazine gave us full confidence to go ahead.

Final decision was R line vs no R line. Since we were going well above our initial budget, we settled for the Highline without R line and happy with the decision. Also after finding out about MY18, it had to be the latest/greatest, MY17 was then not an option. A great looking car that's feature packed - Audi-inspired DAP system, BMW-like memory seats, etc. Getting such amazing luxury without paying 75K+. We're eagerly waiting its arrival in November!

[gorey]

We have had a 2009 WRX sedan for the last 7 years and it became more and more impractical since we have had 2 children since we bought it (4yr old and 8mth old). Felt we needed an SUV so it was easier to put the kids in and more storage in the boot.

We looked at a few options as we weren't sure whether we wanted a 7 seater or 5 seater. Toyota Kluger which was comfortable but I felt it was too big for our needs and the media system is very dated. Mazda CX-5 which was a nice car in general but just felt underpowered and boring to drive. Finally the Tiguan. I loved the look of it with the R-line kit. It felt more spacious in all areas than the CX-5 even though the external dimensions of the Tiguan is smaller. Power wise it was much better than the CX-5 and the interior was very nice as well. As others have said, it just ticked more of the boxes.

We ordered a white r-line 162tsi with sunroof and DAP. Should get it in November. Time will tell whether we made the right decision or not but comfortable with our choice at the moment.

If I had any doubt it would be whether we will find it too small once the 2 child seats are in. I sometimes find myself looking at the Tiguan all space and Skoda kodiaq due to the optional third row and bigger boot.


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[essy670]

... If I had any doubt it would be whether we will find it too small once the 2 child seats are in. I sometimes find myself looking at the Tiguan all space and Skoda kodiaq due to the optional third row and bigger boot.


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My first test drive was full on, I took the time to install both my baby seats in the tiggy and the whole family went for a test drive (3yo and 1yo). I did the same in the cx5, but the tiguan had the most room e.g. My 3yo couldnt kick the front passenger seat but could in the cx5.

Everything else gorey said is on point for me too, but in addition, the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia sportage were ruled out for me as they didn't have enough head room for me (6'4").



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[popeye]

I'm glad that i started this thread because you guys continually keep justifying my impulse purchase.
Please continue 😂

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[bendor]

Our decision seems positively considered by comparison to some, as this will be our 4th VW and we are looking to downsize from 2 cars to 1 I was obviously given the research task (which I not so secretly really enjoy). The only factor my better half had was that she insisted that it could fit us all on hols and needed to be an SUV as she HAD to have the height factor (Passat and Golf Wagon Wolfsburg sadly crossed off!).

We both love our GTI to drive, but our current Mk1 Tiguan is more practical for our two boys (4 & 6), what disappoints me about the Tiguan is the missing race feel of the GTI (apart from the driving dynamic also the missing DSG with paddles, sports steering wheel and boring T-shifter).

So with the new Mk2 version it seems to have fixed all of these, and after a test drive of the 162 (non r-line) it seemed to firm the decision, even if the exhaust is a too muted Also being a geek all the tech and the DAP are just awesome.

Just to be sure I then looked into Evoques and Discoverys but the dealer was so disinterested and the price for addons just didnt match the Tig. Finally I checked Audi Q5 and Merc GLEs but once again the extra quality just isnt worth $20k+ more than the Tig (didnt bother looking at X3 as a friend has one and doesnt recommend).

So a Tig it is....once it bloody gets here in Oct / Nov

I realise its not a true GTI replacement but I'm fairly sure it will be close enough for me too enjoy....