2017 VW Tiguan (2nd Generation)

Base price of R378 000 with no options? For a Tiguan???

Holey moley, and the car industry sits back and wonders why sales are declining.
 
Current range.

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More models will be added in Q1 2017.

Most notably diesel options & the sweet 162kw 2L TFSI GTI motor
 
Quantum Theory said:
Welcome to 2016.
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I dunno QT, I've watched car prices go from extortionate to just laughably ludicrous over the last five years, and there's no sign of things improving.

Thank goodness that the rest of the developed world is increasingly moving towards alternate modes of transport (including Uber, UberPool and car-sharing apps). It's only here in good old R S of A that we happily keep bending over and taking it.
 
Foxhound5366 said:
I dunno QT, I've watched car prices go from extortionate to just laughably ludicrous over the last five years, and there's no sign of things improving.

Thank goodness that the rest of the developed world is increasingly moving towards alternate modes of transport (including Uber, UberPool and car-sharing apps). It's only here in good old R S of A that we happily keep bending over and taking it.
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I love cars... It will be a sad day when it's no longer affordable (or worth it rather) to buy and drive a car :(. It's a good thing used cars are still there!!
 
I'm sort of sold on a demo/low mileage 2.0TSI as my next car... Probably only later next year though.
 
As to be expected...

The Volkswagen Tiguan has stirred plenty of interest among South African readers since its local launch at the end of August, with the German brand selling 112 units of its petrol-powered models in the first month on sale.

A few CARmag.co.za readers have revealed their intention to wait for the diesel models to arrive towards the end of the year before signing on the dotted line, with the 2,0 TDI mill set to shortly be offered in three states of tune (81 kW, 105 kW and 130 kW).

But now Volkswagen SA has confirmed to us that it has no plans to add the 176 kW bi-turbo diesel (designated BiTDI) to its local line-up.

Mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive, this four-cylinder oil-burner is billed as the “most powerful diesel in its segment”, and allows the Tiguan to complete the zero to 100 km/h sprint in just 6,5 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 228 km/h.

Peak torque, meanwhile, comes in at a hefty 500 N.m, and is available between 1 750 and 2 500 r/min. VW claims an average fuel consumption of 6,4 L/100 km for this diesel model.

So, if you were waiting for the BiTDI derivative to hit local dealers, you’ll instead have to settle for the 130 kW TDI or the 162 kW 2,0 TSI (yes, the mill from the Golf GTI).

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sorry-vw-fans-no-176-kw-bitdi-tiguan-for-sa/
 
Foxhound5366 said:
I dunno QT, I've watched car prices go from extortionate to just laughably ludicrous over the last five years, and there's no sign of things improving.

Thank goodness that the rest of the developed world is increasingly moving towards alternate modes of transport (including Uber, UberPool and car-sharing apps). It's only here in good old R S of A that we happily keep bending over and taking it.
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I agree,car prices for even normal ordinary cars have just gone crazy.:erm:
 
Fresh spy footage from the Nürburgring shows what just might be an upcoming flagship “R” version of the new Volkswagen Tiguan.

Although by no means confirmed, the vehicle filmed blasting around the famous track features quad exhaust exits, à la Golf R, as well as a particularly familiar exhaust note.

If the Wolfsburg automaker does indeed end up producing a range-topping Tiguan R, chances are it will borrow the Golf R’s 2,0-litre four-cylinder engine (which is tuned to develop 206 kW in South Africa and 224 kW in Europe) and boast all-wheel drive.

Interestingly, VW already offers the Golf GTI’s 162 kW mill in the new Tiguan (this model is due to arrive in SA before the end of the year) and a 176 kW biTDI variant (which unfortunately won’t make it to our shores), as well as the R-Line styling package.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/is-volkswagen-developing-a-potent-tiguan-r/

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Drifter said:
Honestly, I think cost will prevent VWSA bringing a R variant here.
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What is your logic? People seem to be buying high-end models all the time here in SA. Cost might prevent VW Vereeniging from selling an R though, if a Tiguan R even exists :whistle:
 
VERDICT

With the Tiguan, VW took an already successful package and made it all the more desirable. It looks great, drives well, is extremely comfortable and can be specced with loads of useful features.

The base price of a 110kW 1.4TSI Comfortline with DSG is R457 680, and our test car came to R549 530 with options. - Star Motoring

FACTS

Volkswagen Tiguan 110kW 1.4TSI Comfortline DSG

Engine: 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol

Gearbox: Six-speed manual/automatic

Power: 110kW @ 5000-6000rpm

Torque: 250Nm @ 1500-3500rpm

0-100km/h (claimed): 9.2 seconds

Top speed (claimed): 200km/h

Price as tested: R549 530

Warranty: Three-year/120 000km

Service/Maintenance plan: Five-year/90 000km

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-new-tiguan-is-even-more-desirable-2080483
 
ABT Sportsline knows a thing or two about tuning Volkswagen Group products. And now the German specialist has turned its attention to the new VW Tiguan.

ABT says it has paid particular attention to the 2,0-litre TDI engines, offering a 132 kW/380 N.m version of the turbo-diesel four-cylinder as well as one with 158 kW/440 N.m.

The tuner has also given one of the 2,0-litre TSI petrol mills available in Europe a bit of a boost, taking it from 132 kW to 159 kW (and 360 N.m). This, though, seems an almost pointless exercise, seeing as the Wolfsburg automaker already offers a 162 kW version at the very top of the petrol range.

Still, there’s every chance ABT will upgrade this Golf GTI-sourced powerplant at a later stage, particularly when one considers its track record with the popular EA888 mill. And here’s hoping it takes a look at the 176 kW BiTDI engine, too (which, incidentally, won’t be coming to South Africa). Whether ABT will do any work on the 1,4 TSI remains to be seen.

In terms of styling, the updates are surprisingly restrained. Well, other than lopping an extra 30 mm off the already low ride-height offered by the R-Line package, that is. Oh, and a number of unique alloy wheel designs are also on the table, ranging in size from 18 to 21 inches.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/abt-reveals-tuning-kits-for-new-volkswagen-tiguan/

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