Tiguan MY18 Updates / Spec Changes

[DigitalCourt]

The spec changes for MY18 are as follows:

All Tiguan models:

• Driver assistance function – Rear manoeuvre braking
• Enhanced Front Assist radar system with Pedestrian Recognition

The Driver Assistance package also has the following new features:

• Lane Assist with adaptive lane guidance
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Emergency Assist

Additional changes for MY18:

• The 17" Tulsa alloy wheel (Comfortline models) is changing from a single 'star' cover to individual wheel bolt covers
• The high mounted rear brake light comes with a black frame
• The internal headlight range/height adjustment dial has been replaced by a selection in the infotainment ‘car’ menu
• The front fog light surrounding trim (Comfortline and Highline models) is changing from chrome to black
• The rear seat air vents receive a gloss black border (previously chrome)
• The front head restraints are now height adjusted by pushing a button
• New generation MIB infotainment systems – 8” Composition Media, 8” Discover Media and 9.2” Discover Pro*
• Media Control has been introduced with Discover Media and Discover Pro satellite navigation systems (Comfortline and Highline models)
• The LED headlight cleaning system has been discontinued from Highline models
• The roof rail mounts will come with a matte black finish instead of silver

The major changes are the new head unit and some additional safety/driver assist features. Other than that it's a few trims changing from silver to black.

[tigger73]

Too early to know the MY18 specs unless you have very inside knowledge.

But yes the MY18 spec will be manufactured from build week 22 in 2017. This works out to the vehicles arriving in Aus around August/September.

My guess is that VWA will be lining up each trim level with the main competitors and making sure that it stays competitive in the category it's in. There will be some changes for sure.

If you are in the market for a new car around September then you can often pick up a good deal on the MY17 cars that the dealers are trying to shift or a MY18 if the options tick your boxes.

Quite possibly we'll see a new colour and if that's the case likely one dropped from the range also.

[spamm_ed]

Doesnt the highline already have this?

- Proximity sensor keyless entry like Passat

[DigitalCourt]

Doesnt the highline already have this?

The Passat is a little different:
"Selected models have proximity sensors which detect your key within 1.5 metres and the car automatically unlocks as you pull the door handle."
https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/mod...YGbvAodiIsLcg#

[Frogasaursas]

The Passat is a little different:
"Selected models have proximity sensors which detect your key within 1.5 metres and the car automatically unlocks as you pull the door handle."
https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/mod...YGbvAodiIsLcg#

That's what happens with Tiguan Highline. I have one sitting in my garage.


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[DigitalCourt]

That's what happens with Tiguan Highline. I have one sitting in my garage.

Nice! Good to know - it didn't say it in Tiguan specs so assumed it was just the door handle buttons

[Beowulf]

Nice! Good to know - it didn't say it in Tiguan specs so assumed it was just the door handle buttons

It has a sensor on the inside which unlocks and the sensor button on the outside which locks etc

[hcvo1]

HUD to be added?

[tigger73]

Probably the earliest we'll know is around May/June time when dealers are able to order the MY18 cars. They'll be able to see what options the new model comes with and should be able to help you with a decision to get MY18 or current stock of MY17.

[alexkid]

In this review, Thomas from Autogefühl claims the new entertainment head unit (the one in the golf refresh) will make its way into the MY18 specs:

https://youtu.be/aQN7d_-bFIA

I ordered mine a couple of weeks ago but I will be keeping a close watch on when the MY18 will be available to order. I might consider asking the dealer to slide my order by a month or two if it means I will get a MY18.

Has anyone heard any updates on when they would switch over production?