Tiguan over the BRZ

[wb47]

Thank you everyone for you input and opinion, but I have just (foolishly) noticed that the 132TSI Pacific comes in either a Manual or Automatic and no DSG, this is the model I am looking at.

What are your opinions on this Automatic Gearbox?

EDIT: Just to clarify I know that the auto is the wiser choice for long-term reliability but does the auto have the sluggish problems that DSGs have? I have read it is not good for T junctions (the DSG) is this also the case for the regular auto?

Thanks again

[team_v]

Thank you everyone for you input and opinion, but I have just (foolishly) noticed that the 132TSI Pacific comes in either a Manual or Automatic and no DSG, this is the model I am looking at.

What are your opinions on this Automatic Gearbox?

EDIT: Just to clarify I know that the auto is the wiser choice for long-term reliability but does the auto have the sluggish problems that DSGs have? I have read it is not good for T junctions (the DSG) is this also the case for the regular auto?

Thanks again

Regular auto is the slushbox version and doesn't have the "lag" issues the DSG box has.

I can't say I agree with your comments on teh Automatic box being better long term over the 6MT though.

I thought the 132 was going to be released with DSG this year?

[tigger73]

Thank you everyone for you input and opinion, but I have just (foolishly) noticed that the 132TSI Pacific comes in either a Manual or Automatic and no DSG, this is the model I am looking at.

I believe DSG is coming back. If you want a 6 speed auto you need to get in quick as there's reports that new cars being ordered from the factory are coming with 7 speed DSG now.

What are your opinions on this Automatic Gearbox?

Can't really comment as I haven't driven one in a Tig. However 1 sec slower 0-100 time than DSG so it certainly isn't as quick.

EDIT: Just to clarify I know that the auto is the wiser choice for long-term reliability but does the auto have the sluggish problems that DSGs have? I have read it is not good for T junctions (the DSG) is this also the case for the regular auto?

That's people's opinions though auto box has been around longer and is supposedly pretty bullet-proof (based on historically things going wrong with it). Not that I've heard too much on the 7 speed DSG in the Tiguan (totally different gearbox to the Golf).

The issue with DSG is that it short shifts first gear (when in "D") to give better fuel economy. It basically shift out of first as soon as you're in motion which means that the engine can sometimes struggle in 2nd gear until your revs get high enough and then you're away.

If you're aware of this you can (and should) choose an alternative to driving in "D" when you know you're going to need to accelerate moderately hard from (near) stationary. Either select "S" or manual shift (my preferred option) until you're up and running.

Auto doesn't have this issue but it will be less sprightly to drive.

It really comes down to how you want to drive the car. If you don't want to think about what gear you're in then the auto is probably right for you. If you want to interact with the car a bit more but want to be lazy sometimes too then DSG is likely a good fit. And if you don't think a computer is able to change gears better than you (or don't want to pay the extra $) then get the manual.

[wb47]

Thanks everyone for your replies, will the DSG have any changes for the 2013 model Tiguans (I am lazy and dont like thinkign about driving)?

[Diesel_vert]

And if you don't think a computer is able to change gears better than you (or don't want to pay the extra $) then get the manual.

Regarding the DSG, there's certainly nothing wrong with gearshift itself (fast, smooth and precise) but it's sometimes terrible at deciding when to change gear.

But until we can buy telepathic gearboxes, autos will always be autos.