Reply With QuoteI really hope they release a proper R and the BiTdi diesel here
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There's been a few rumours, spy shots plus various articles, so thought it was time to put all in the one spot.
Here's the latest article: Volkswagen Australia wants other hot Tiguans
Also youtube clip with testing at Nurburgring:
Last edited by tigger73; 28-01-2017 at 07:14 AM.
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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I really hope they release a proper R and the BiTdi diesel here
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Just wondering .... Anyone have feedback or a video of what the 162tsi rline exhaust sounds like?
Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches
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I think the R is a better chance than the BiTDI as at least the R engine is designed for hot weather climates like Aus. The BiTDI is restricted to cool weather climates only.Originally Posted by equiped
Pretty sure the exhaust on the 162 R-line is exactly same as Highline (no spec changes) and will be pretty quiet - no DSG pops. You'll have to get an aftermarket/custom cat-back exhaust to get any noise.
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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Disappointing, way too silent, even in Sports mode.Chocolate_Bear
Just wondering .... Anyone have feedback or a video of what the 162tsi rline exhaust sounds like?
Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches
Last edited by TungstenR; 28-01-2017 at 04:16 PM.
VW Tiguan R-line 162kw, Tungsten Silver Metallic, Titanium Black-Crystal Gray.
ACC, DCC, AID, HUD, DAP, ALS, LED, DSG, TSI, LOL
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In German car forums it is suggested that the video refers to a tuner, not to a VW (factory) car.
Last edited by TungstenR; 28-01-2017 at 04:36 PM.
VW Tiguan R-line 162kw, Tungsten Silver Metallic, Titanium Black-Crystal Gray.
ACC, DCC, AID, HUD, DAP, ALS, LED, DSG, TSI, LOL
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interesting to read what he said april last year
Volkswagen Tiguan R hot SUV not happening
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Yup, they don't want VW to eat too much into the more profitable (profit margins) AUDI clientele...
VW Tiguan R-line 162kw, Tungsten Silver Metallic, Titanium Black-Crystal Gray.
ACC, DCC, AID, HUD, DAP, ALS, LED, DSG, TSI, LOL
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Actually I wouldn't see a Tiguan R taking away Audi customers. It would be a model without an equal and this is something difficult for the marketing boffins at VW to comprehend. They don't know the size of the (potential) market so it makes it a riskier development.
Actually I see it working in Australia but maybe not so much in markets overseas. Australia is a bit of a strange market in that sales are skewed in favour of performance models. So the case for a Tiguan R is stronger here than in other markets.... but the likelihood that they would develop a Tiguan R just for Australia is pretty slim.
Pre-dieselgate I think this might have flown but now I'm not so sure that the return on the R&D spend is such a good case. Love to be proven wrong.
2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 125TSI Build
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More talk of a Tiguan R in the works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52y22M8ZitE
MY17 Tiguan 162 Highline | DAP | Rline | Pano Sunroof | Pure White
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