2017 VW Tiguan (2nd Generation)

catman37 said:
Don't like the looks. It's looks very plain.
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When I first saw the pictures I thought that the front looked boring (reminded me of a Renault Duster). But after seeing the CAR demo in real life I stand corrected. It looks bloody good. Almost like an over-sized Golf. And the interior really is a step up ito finishing and size (size felt close to the Q5). It will sell like hot cakes, especially if they don't stuff up the 2.0TDi pricing.
 
1) check the consumption

2) check the VW Virtual Cockpit

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R-Line kit is a no-no... if you consider a bigger approach angle to be a useful attribute and you believe that R18000 is better spent on things that actually improves your driving experience, like adaptive cruise control and LED headlights.
 
Very impressed with the price of that kit.

Acceleration isn't great, but then, would you expect it to be? Looks good, has some room and I expect it to be able to at least climb a sidewalk. Pricing is still completely nutters though.
 
Messugga said:
For sure. Forgot about the GTI mill making its way into this. That'll be glorious, but at what price? I'd say nothing below R600k.
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I think R600k is spot on. Hope we also get the BiTDI eventually. That looks like the one to have.
 
Like some have said, VW needs to offer a midrange model e.g. 1.8TFSI with about 132kw/320nm. Polo GTI or Audi A4 B8.5 motor.

the gap between 110kw 1.4 and 162kw 2.0T is too large.

I don't like the performance curve of diesels and the higher price nukes the economy gains usually.
 
Gaz{M} said:
Like some have said, VW needs to offer a midrange model e.g. 1.8TFSI with about 132kw/320nm. Polo GTI or Audi A4 B8.5 motor.

the gap between 110kw 1.4 and 162kw 2.0T is too large.

I don't like the performance curve of diesels and the higher price nukes the economy gains usually.
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There is a 2.0TSI with lower power... It is actually 132kW/320Nm. Sure we will get that one too.
 
5 Cool Things About the New Volkswagen Tiguan

1. How good it looks with the R-Line bodykit

The Tiguan is a family-focused compact SUV, which has more important priorities than style. Yet, with the addition of the optional R-Line bodykit, the Volkswagen has become quite the head-turner. The optional R-Line bodykit costs R18 000 and, given the public's positive reactions to the car that we've experienced thus far, it appears well worth the extra outlay. The kit contains front and rear addenda as well as some smart-looking 19-inch alloy wheels.

2. It can do some light offroading

While the current line-up comprises only front-wheel drive units fitted with manual and DSG 'boxes, the range will be expanded to include all-wheel drive derivatives. The 4Motion-equipped Tiguans will feature Volkswagen's 4Motion system which will provide extra traction when the tar ends and the gravel begins. Apart from the automatic setting, the system's modes can be toggled via a rotary switch (pictured above).

3. Different engines will be available

The Volkswagen Tiguan range is currently powered by a single engine: a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol unit. It offers adequate performance, but for those seeking a bit more performance or the efficiency of a turbodiesel motor, other engines are coming to market. Overseas you can get behind the wheel of a Tiguan powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged motor lifted straight from the Golf GTI. Combined with 4Motion all-wheel drive, this will prove wickedly quick. Fans of turbodiesel engines will be pleased to hear that a 2.0-litre TDI motor with 81 kW, 105 kW and 130 kW outputs will be arriving in early 2017.

4. The digital dashboard and head-up display

Some nice-to-haves in the Volkswagen Tiguan are the all-digital dashboard (Active Info Display) as well as the heads-up display. Both endow the cabin with an upmarket, high-tech feel. We've experienced the electronic "instrument cluster" in the Volkswagen Passat too; it's remarkably simple to use. The head-up display does a great job of displaying all the crucial information a driver needs on the front windscreen, meaning his/her eyes need not leave the road.

5. Already a "winner"

The Volkswagen Tiguan was unveiled to the media at the end of August 2016 and our team was so impressed with the newcomer that we had no hesitation in bestowing it semi-finalist status in the Family Car Category of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, powered by WesBank. Three of the team had this to say:

“The old Tiguan was still a strong seller in its last days, and this new model is a marked improvement in all areas. It’s destined to continue the success story.” – *Hannes Oosthuizen

"With an MQB platform as a base and excellent build quality plus refinement, the new Tiguan is a superb offering." – David Taylor

"The new Tiguan not only looks the part but it drives it too, whilst maintaining typical VW build quality." – Francisco Nwamba

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...the-new-volkswagen-tiguan/42731/#.V-wEyvl95hE
 
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