Tiguans and Rough Roads.

[baron]

Hi all.
I see that quite a few of you guys use your Tigs off road. How do they handle rough roads in regards to interior rattles. I see that some of the other VW models suffer from rattles and they're only driven on bitumen. Cheers.

[Arctra]

Hi all.
I see that quite a few of you guys use your Tigs off road. How do they handle rough roads in regards to interior rattles. I see that some of the other VW models suffer from rattles and they're only driven on bitumen. Cheers.

Well, I’ve been on the rough stuff a fair amount and cannot say I’ve heard any rattles other than the loose things I had in the cabin. In fact, on rough roads whilst playing CD’s they haven’t skipped once on me, so I think the suspension is impressive and buffers the chances of rattles developing quickly. But to be honest, you’re going to have to ask people that have had their Tigs for a while what problems develop. I don’t think Aus has had them long enough for any definitive answers.

[Transporter]

Hi all.
I see that quite a few of you guys use your Tigs off road. How do they handle rough roads in regards to interior rattles. I see that some of the other VW models suffer from rattles and they're only driven on bitumen. Cheers.

Hmm... you got me worried now!









For a second only.

I thing the tig should be ok, that dashboard material is the best I saw in all small SUV's I looked. I also drive my T5 quite often on some very rough unsealed roads and after 5 years no rattles in it.

[147Tig]

I think the Tig should be right for light offroad. The build quality is much better than others

[Transporter]

Also the VW done some extended off road testing in Africa (Namibia)
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...uan/index.html

[Tigger]

Well I am just about to take the tig out to Wombeyan caves...(past Bowral and Berrima NSW) From memory it is a long 40 something kms winding gravel track to get there. Great fun...but will certainly test things out!

Will let you know how it handles it!

[Arctra]

Well I am just about to take the tig out to Wombeyan caves...(past Bowral and Berrima NSW) From memory it is a long 40 something kms winding gravel track to get there. Great fun...but will certainly test things out!

Will let you know how it handles it!

I'd advise dropping your tyre pressures to around 30psi on rough gravel roads. Makes a big difference! Enjoy the trip and let us know how it goes.

[trueman]

I advise getting a forester or outback for peace of mind

[Tigger]

Good reminder re tyre pressure!

Thanks.

Will let you all know today how it goes.

If anyway has not done this road yet...stay tuned!

[Transporter]

I advise getting a forester or outback for peace of mind

Do you have any reason for saying that? We have Subaru in our family in last 17 years and have a soft spot for Subaru cars (always choose the car on technical grounds, leaving outside appearance out of it). Upgrading from 1999 Forester to Tig.