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2017 VW Tiguan (2nd Generation)
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FiestaST
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
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FiestaST
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Hot Volkswagen Tiguan R tests with Audi-derived five-cylinder engine
Detuned 2.5-litre unit from the TT RS and RS3 will make its way into VW’s hot SUV as the brand expands the R badge
The Volkswagen Tiguan will gain an R-badged hot model, which has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring with a five-cylinder engine.
Although VW remains tight-lipped on the details, VW boss Herbert Diess previously revealed to Autocar that there is room in the R brand for expansion, with the first model most likely to be an SUV. Diess said that the Tiguan and other SUVs would not get GTI-badged cars, as the GTI brand will only be expanded as far as the new Up GTI.
The GTE brand is also has room for growth, said Diess, so a Tiguan GTE, as well as a T-Roc GTE are on the horizon.
The Tiguan R will sit above the current range-topper, a 240bhp 2.0-litre petrol BiTDi capable of 0-62mph in 6.5sec. It’s likely that the Tiguan R will reach 62mph closer to 5.0sec.
Outwardly, the Tiguan R looks very similar to the range-topping R-Line trim of the cooking Tiguan, although the R’s price could edge closer to £46,000, matching the price difference between the highest-spec Golf diesel and Golf R range-topper.
Unlike the Golf R’s quad-tailpipe set-up, the Tiguan R development car bore two large rear exhausts, although this could change for production to match its hot hatchback sibling. The car has previously sported intersecting quad exhausts, akin to those on the 996 Porsche 911 Turbo.
Unlike the Audi RS3 and TT RS in which the 2.5-litre, five-cylinder unit is already used, the Tiguan R’s engine will not have 395bhp. Output is likely to be in excess of the Seat Ateca Cupra’s 300bhp to be similar to the Golf R’s 306bhp. The registration plates from both Volkswagen's native Wolfsburg and Audi's Ingolstadt hometown further suggests collaboration between the two on development of the car.
A debut at the Geneva motor show is most likely, given the T-Roc’s first public outing will be at the Frankfurt motor show in a few weeks' time.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...uan-r-tests-audi-derived-five-cylinder-engine
https://youtu.be/J9H429c-QTY
Detuned 2.5-litre unit from the TT RS and RS3 will make its way into VW’s hot SUV as the brand expands the R badge
The Volkswagen Tiguan will gain an R-badged hot model, which has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring with a five-cylinder engine.
Although VW remains tight-lipped on the details, VW boss Herbert Diess previously revealed to Autocar that there is room in the R brand for expansion, with the first model most likely to be an SUV. Diess said that the Tiguan and other SUVs would not get GTI-badged cars, as the GTI brand will only be expanded as far as the new Up GTI.
The GTE brand is also has room for growth, said Diess, so a Tiguan GTE, as well as a T-Roc GTE are on the horizon.
The Tiguan R will sit above the current range-topper, a 240bhp 2.0-litre petrol BiTDi capable of 0-62mph in 6.5sec. It’s likely that the Tiguan R will reach 62mph closer to 5.0sec.
Outwardly, the Tiguan R looks very similar to the range-topping R-Line trim of the cooking Tiguan, although the R’s price could edge closer to £46,000, matching the price difference between the highest-spec Golf diesel and Golf R range-topper.
Unlike the Golf R’s quad-tailpipe set-up, the Tiguan R development car bore two large rear exhausts, although this could change for production to match its hot hatchback sibling. The car has previously sported intersecting quad exhausts, akin to those on the 996 Porsche 911 Turbo.
Unlike the Audi RS3 and TT RS in which the 2.5-litre, five-cylinder unit is already used, the Tiguan R’s engine will not have 395bhp. Output is likely to be in excess of the Seat Ateca Cupra’s 300bhp to be similar to the Golf R’s 306bhp. The registration plates from both Volkswagen's native Wolfsburg and Audi's Ingolstadt hometown further suggests collaboration between the two on development of the car.
A debut at the Geneva motor show is most likely, given the T-Roc’s first public outing will be at the Frankfurt motor show in a few weeks' time.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...uan-r-tests-audi-derived-five-cylinder-engine
https://youtu.be/J9H429c-QTY
FiestaST
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Volkswagen Tiguan R to swipe Audi’s angry five-pot?
A still image from the spy footage shows the Volkswagen Tiguan R in action.
Yet more spy footage has emerged of Volkswagen testing what appears to be a Tiguan R at the Nürburgring. This time, however, the test mule seems to be powered by a certain five-cylinder engine from the Audi family (and even appears to feature dual-oval tailpipes, like certain Audi RS variants).
If you have a close listen to the clip below, you’ll hear what appears to be Ingolstadt’s familiar 2,5 TFSI five-pot playing its soulful tune. This is an interesting development, considering that earlier reports suggested the upcoming hot Tiguan would employ a version of the 2,0-litre four-cylinder powering the Golf R.
Still, as Autocar points out, if VW does indeed dip into the group parts pin and pull out the turbocharged five-cylinder mill for use in a production Tiguan, don’t expect it to make the full 294 kW offered in the manic new RS3 and TT RS. Instead, the British publication speculates, peak power should come in at about 225 kW.
Of course, whether the Tiguan R will actually make it to production with Audi’s aurally endearing five-cylinder under its bonnet remains to be seen. After all, as AutoEvolution suggests, this particular Tiguan could simply be a sneaky test mule for the upcoming Audi RS Q3…
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/volkswagen-tiguan-r-to-swipe-audis-angry-five-pot/
A still image from the spy footage shows the Volkswagen Tiguan R in action.
Yet more spy footage has emerged of Volkswagen testing what appears to be a Tiguan R at the Nürburgring. This time, however, the test mule seems to be powered by a certain five-cylinder engine from the Audi family (and even appears to feature dual-oval tailpipes, like certain Audi RS variants).
If you have a close listen to the clip below, you’ll hear what appears to be Ingolstadt’s familiar 2,5 TFSI five-pot playing its soulful tune. This is an interesting development, considering that earlier reports suggested the upcoming hot Tiguan would employ a version of the 2,0-litre four-cylinder powering the Golf R.
Still, as Autocar points out, if VW does indeed dip into the group parts pin and pull out the turbocharged five-cylinder mill for use in a production Tiguan, don’t expect it to make the full 294 kW offered in the manic new RS3 and TT RS. Instead, the British publication speculates, peak power should come in at about 225 kW.
Of course, whether the Tiguan R will actually make it to production with Audi’s aurally endearing five-cylinder under its bonnet remains to be seen. After all, as AutoEvolution suggests, this particular Tiguan could simply be a sneaky test mule for the upcoming Audi RS Q3…
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/volkswagen-tiguan-r-to-swipe-audis-angry-five-pot/
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FiestaST
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2017 VW Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 - Motoring Australia
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FiestaST
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Despite not being a brand I am interested in I have to thank you for covering this. Good pics in the various threads. Well done 
FiestaST
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Thank you man 
I must say Gen 2 Tig has been doing very well for VWSA so far.
I must say Gen 2 Tig has been doing very well for VWSA so far.
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Thank you man
I must say Gen 2 Tig has been doing very well for VWSA so far.
Yes, I see this car all over. I'm actually hoping that it will have crappy resale so I can buy an R-line diesel in a few years.
Gtx Gaming
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I just love that LED lights in the front that comes with the R-Line !
FiestaST
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Very very few of the Gen 2 Tig's I've seen have the Active Info Display fitted.
Is there currently still a waiting list for these cars, as not many new models are advertised on Auto trader and so forth.....? I see Fouche Motors has a few to end models, but those are not sold as brand new
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I normally only have one requirement looking at SUVs.. can it fit 2 or 3 golfbags without removing clubs or puttting down seats ? If not , I'll have to stick to my 4Tuner 
Must add, my 4T is essencially a 5 seater, since seats 6&7 are either removed (for holidays) or just never down
Must add, my 4T is essencially a 5 seater, since seats 6&7 are either removed (for holidays) or just never down
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HapticSimian
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Depends on variant; some are difficult to get, some impossible.
FiestaST
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The "hardest" model to source would be this one I say:
That could be true yes, most popular of the lot. Getting a fully specd one might require a little wait for delivery from factory, however, I assume the same could be said if one seeks a fully specd 2.0TDI Highline.....The "hardest" model to source would be this one I say:
HapticSimian
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The "hardest" model to source would be this one I say:
All the DSGs are in short supply, but the worst is the 162kW petrol Highline that sits at the top of the range. 3 in the country at last count.
There are a couple of 1.4TSI DSGs floating around, but a fair few of them are (very) blue and thus less in demand. If you want the R-Line kit though, you're ordering & waiting.
Arthur
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Wife and I took the Tig to the West Coast two weeks ago, on a five-day trip to see the flowers. We worked our way across from Matjiesfontein toTulbagh and thence up to Darling, Vredenburg, Saldanha, Paternoster, Laaiplek, Elands Bay and Lamberts Bay before swinging inland to Clanwilliam and the Cederberg. Did about 2000km in the driver's seat.
Entirely hassle-free and comfortable, as one would expect.
I learned three things about the Tig on this trip:
1. There's a design flaw in the aerodynamics. It became immediately apparent on our first gravel section on the back road to Anysberg Nature Reserve. After 15km on a very dry section the entire rear window was entirely covered in a thick layer of dust. I mean thickly covered, solid brown, not being able to see through it at all. I've never seen that in any car before, and I've done a lot of gravel. I thought it was standard design to channel airflow to keep the rear window clear. Apparently not.
2. As said earlier in this thread, I was nervous about getting a little 4-pot 1.4 with blower. Even so, we got the machine without a test drive, and I am pleasantly surprised by how peppy it is for a little family crossover. The one thing little turbo's aren't good for is engine braking when descending passes. The mill spins quite freely and offers very little compression resistance even at mid to high revs brought on by flipping the paddles. The nett result is one uses more pad-and-disc than I personally prefer when negotiating steep and long descents.
3. When cleaning the windscreen, you can't fold back the wipers in the parked position. There's a Ctrl-Alt-Del type keystroke sequence you have to go through to move them to 12 o'clock before pulling them back to squeegee the ws. Irritating.
Still, the wife absolutely loves the Tiguan, and I must say I've become quite a fan too. I particularly like its understated and plainer lines compared to the more rakish and loud-mouthed competitors. It's many years since I've been in a Volksie, and it's strangely Volksie-familiar and reassuring.
This car is growing on me. Now need to work out all this new-fangled electronic stuff.
Entirely hassle-free and comfortable, as one would expect.
I learned three things about the Tig on this trip:
1. There's a design flaw in the aerodynamics. It became immediately apparent on our first gravel section on the back road to Anysberg Nature Reserve. After 15km on a very dry section the entire rear window was entirely covered in a thick layer of dust. I mean thickly covered, solid brown, not being able to see through it at all. I've never seen that in any car before, and I've done a lot of gravel. I thought it was standard design to channel airflow to keep the rear window clear. Apparently not.
2. As said earlier in this thread, I was nervous about getting a little 4-pot 1.4 with blower. Even so, we got the machine without a test drive, and I am pleasantly surprised by how peppy it is for a little family crossover. The one thing little turbo's aren't good for is engine braking when descending passes. The mill spins quite freely and offers very little compression resistance even at mid to high revs brought on by flipping the paddles. The nett result is one uses more pad-and-disc than I personally prefer when negotiating steep and long descents.
3. When cleaning the windscreen, you can't fold back the wipers in the parked position. There's a Ctrl-Alt-Del type keystroke sequence you have to go through to move them to 12 o'clock before pulling them back to squeegee the ws. Irritating.
Still, the wife absolutely loves the Tiguan, and I must say I've become quite a fan too. I particularly like its understated and plainer lines compared to the more rakish and loud-mouthed competitors. It's many years since I've been in a Volksie, and it's strangely Volksie-familiar and reassuring.
This car is growing on me. Now need to work out all this new-fangled electronic stuff.
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