Volkswagen Tiguan Model Year (MY12) 2012 Changes

[iamthestig]

But it seems that VW are reducing the number of options available across the board, which would be fine if they kept more stock to lesson the wait time but it seems there are still the same delays and problems with getting a car that suits your requirements either in stock or on the way.

That may be the case in AU, but the option listing for Tiguans (and other VW's) overseas is huge. Have a look at the UK and DE pricelist PDF's, the variations go on for pages ! I too wanted keyless start (have it on my present car) - was surprised it wasn't going to be a option given there wouldn't be many unique parts. And killing the "off road" option seemed a bit strange too... Oh well

[gecko2k]

And killing the "off road" option seemed a bit strange too... Oh well

Nooooo?!?! Is that certain? We were going to order a new Tig in a couple of weeks. Seriously won't spend big money on a Touareg....arghhh I am seriously frustrated now

[NZTiguan]

For what it's worth the facelift model is available from the dealers in NZ NOW.

Cheers

UPDATE: The new NZ ones are all 6 speed auto (non DSG) due to a shortage of DSG boxes, but they have the latest park assist and driver fatigue package standard.

Cheers

[Transporter]

UPDATE: The new NZ ones are all 6 speed auto (non DSG) due to a shortage of DSG boxes, but they have the latest park assist and driver fatigue package standard.

Cheers

Even the diesels? My daughter has ordered DSG Tiguan, but now we're seriously considering getting it with A/T instead. Too much have changed in that update for 2012 for us, will have to talk to the dealer what we will actually get?

[NZTiguan]

Even the diesels? My daughter has ordered DSG Tiguan, but now we're seriously considering getting it with A/T instead. Too much have changed in that update for 2012 for us, will have to talk to the dealer what we will actually get?

All the NZ Tiguans are 103kw diesels, you can't get the petrol here. The original Tig was 6 speed auto only (as is mine) up till early this year when they went to 7 speed DSG BUT the "facelift" model just released are all 6 speed auto for now anyway. Remember this is NZ ONLY, situation is different in Ausi with "some" models coming with 6 speed auto and others with 7 speed DSG.

Cheers

[Nakrob]

UPDATE: The new NZ ones are all 6 speed auto (non DSG) due to a shortage of DSG boxes, but they have the latest park assist and driver fatigue package standard.

Cheers

This doesn't bode well for getting a DSG any time before Xmas in Australia then.

[Transporter]

All the NZ Tiguans are 103kw diesels, you can't get the petrol here. The original Tig was 6 speed auto only (as is mine) up till early this year when they went to 7 speed DSG BUT the "facelift" model just released are all 6 speed auto for now anyway. Remember this is NZ ONLY, situation is different in Ausi with "some" models coming with 6 speed auto and others with 7 speed DSG.

Cheers

Thanks mate.

[Captain Bungers]

My two cents is the Australian market is flooded with cheaper options and VW are smart - why compete in a market when people are just going to buy a POS from China?

[EDIT]...and VW refuse to make a POS.

[Creniac]

Whether it be a 6 Speed A/T or 7 DSG..... there is a real simple solution to the problem...... do what myself and few others on here have done..... buy a manual!! you have full control.......
Just think, no costly 60,000 km oil changes to do on the trans, no risk of the mechatronics unit doing itself in on the DSG model, no additional lost power through the A/T version, if you don't like driving a car with a clutch, harden up and get used to it.......problem solved.

[Tigger]

Ah...I love it creniac!!

I am with you!!!