Tiguan Adventure

[veew]

Some info on the new Adventure:
Volkswagen Tiguan Adventure on sale from $43,990 (http://www.caradvice.com.au/576166/volkswagen-tiguan-adventure-on-sale-from-43990/)

At least this allows future Comfortline buyers looking at upgraded headlights to get them without going up to the Highline.

Small changes but looks good!

[xzar]

A shame there is no option for leather seats

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[tigger73]

I think it looks like a good package. It's the cheaper way to get the decent looking headlights. But if you want leather you're probably just better off getting the Highline.

[sunnynagi]

doh... i told car dealer that new blue colour is going to be available for MY18 :(

[bestyjny]

doh... i told car dealer that new blue colour is going to be available for MY18 :(

And it looks good only in bright sun. I have it on my Tig, and never ever will take it again.

[Ozsko]

There is no information on the VWA site that I can see but the dealers have the cars or the dealer I emailed has got one. I wouldn't mind seeing a catalogue to find out exactly what it has got in it. To me no leather is a bit of a plus as the missus doesn't like it in the 162 we have and she didn't like it in the Skoda we had before the Tiguan but I couldn't leave it out of the options pack.

[sunnynagi]

These are some of the changes

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/a564d7c60558c499c473c9dabe45fe3epng-1.jpg


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[Ozsko]

Thanks for that, I am more interested in the driving assist features and the media unit. The dealer has just got back to me and is looking to see if they have a brochure.

[Rooboy]

I had a good look at one today side by side with a Highline (non R-Line). I really like the look with the new bumper - it doesn't look so blunt anymore. Although the headlights are led, they are very different to the Highline's.

[sVWatt]

I had a good look at one today side by side with a Highline (non R-Line). I really like the look with the new bumper - it doesn't look so blunt anymore. Although the headlights are led, they are very different to the Highline's.

Canberra dealership has one too. I like the front bumper. Pity it's not an option across the range. I'd like to have it fitted to the car leaving the rest of the R-Line goodies intact.

[Rooboy]

Canberra dealership has one too. I like the front bumper. Pity it's not an option across the range. I'd like to have it fitted to the car leaving the rest of the R-Line goodies intact.

I agree - it would be good to have across the range. I also really liked the wheel/tyre combo - much better than the standard Comfortline.

[sVWatt]

From the VW Media webpages...
30268
30269

[Rooboy]

That's interesting since, according to the media reports, the new Adventure front bar improved the approach angle to 24 degrees.

[sunnynagi]

Picking mine on Monday [emoji4]


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[sunnynagi]

And here it is http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/2577930e53ded2d926bc2c1c472a1f4c-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/c7ae23ae7eb3c0e737ab5ff821a70448-1.jpg


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[GeeMoney]

And here it is


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Looks good! Any pic from the front bumper?

[Rooboy]

And here it is http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/2577930e53ded2d926bc2c1c472a1f4c-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/c7ae23ae7eb3c0e737ab5ff821a70448-1.jpg


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looking great! Congrats!!

[sVWatt]

looking great! Congrats!!

Second that.

[spacemannz]

looking great! Congrats!!

Third!
Very sharp with the black trim on white!

Maybe share some pics of the LED daytime running lights too please?

[sunnynagi]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/5a0ac1a1b46059a405112b33a5921b46-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/3a743caf289e009d0b68e3536cbc5d96-1.jpg

Thanks all yep we were keen to get a white as my last few cars have been black / grey or silver so needed something different.

Car will be tinted this weekend as I fly out today for work so won’t get to drive it [emoji19]

Loved every inch of the drive yesterday very comfortable and that new entertainment system rocks!!



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[sunnynagi]

In case someone didn’t notice we didn’t get the dealer to install the roof rails. I asked them to take them off as I didn’t like the look of them installed


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[tigger73]

In case someone didn’t notice we didn’t get the dealer to install the roof rails. I asked them to take them off as I didn’t like the look of them installed


Yes I noticed that. I'm not a massive fan of the standard OEM option roof rails. It looks like they used the same supplier as for the gen1 Tig which have a similar high clearance from the roof. This is mainly to ensure that if you have a sunroof that when you open it you still have clearance to the bar. But if you don't have a sunroof you end up with bars sitting miles up in the air.

I had a set of Whispbar aero roof rails permanently attached to my gen1 Tig. They looked nice and added a touch to the car. But these would have clearance issues with a sunroof.

[dr_alban]

Looks great in white.. I got mine in the tungsten silver! Love the massage function of the drivers seat and the drive of it.. we plan to take it for a long drive this weekend.

[sunnynagi]

Looks great in white.. I got mine in the tungsten silver! Love the massage function of the drivers seat and the drive of it.. we plan to take it for a long drive this weekend.

Nice.. would be nice to see some pics of Silver.. I did almost 200KM on the first day itself :driver:

[dr_alban]

I've done almost 1000k on my Adventure. Here are some picshttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/9932b0812fbf35917282f954aa38ce52-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/e6aa28d1bb4cc687c3cd25685780a65b-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/b19e065dfd12a1c306c412457387e052-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/422062f5e5a283a021132f70915c6045-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/a5e4d884c35645e8b5c3ca53b9c5054d-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/9e19eaae825b78b48c7782ff77abae45-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/09/134bd33e7347756253b8f0bb9bbcdfec-1.jpg

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[VikingPer]

Just picked up our new black Adventure with driver assist. Lovely layout, impressive tech. A little mystified by some of the options (android Auto in particular) but overall happy. Roofracks will be coming off almost immediately- there is a significant resonance hum/wind noise.

[dr_alban]

Just picked up our new black Adventure with driver assist. Lovely layout, impressive tech. A little mystified by some of the options (android Auto in particular) but overall happy. Roofracks will be coming off almost immediately- there is a significant resonance hum/wind noise.Congrats! Yes roof racks make the ride a bit noisy.. otherwise great ride, handsome looking SUV.. my head still turns when I see other Tiguans on the road lol

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[jpvw01]

Congrats! Yes roof racks make the ride a bit noisy..
And sorry to Adventure owners but those racks look crap. Why couldn't VW fit low profile racks.

[dr_alban]

And sorry to Adventure owners but those racks look crap. Why couldn't VW fit low profile racks.Agreed

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[sunnynagi]

Congrats on your new car you are going I love it. With my car approaching almost 4 months now we took it for a country drive last week and just love it.

We in fact also asked dealer to not even install those roof racks as what I was told is that these come on a boat in a box and are installed just before delivery. So mine are still sitting in a box [emoji13]


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[TigKar]

Hi all,

I’m new to the forum, and waiting on my 132TSI Adventure DAP + Sunroof (end of the month fingers crossed!). Wondering if anyone has a photo of the daytime running lights? I can’t seem to find anything and wanted to see the difference to the Highline. Thanks!

[sunnynagi]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/77fa87a428053495320a5cf9935f11a1-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/096cc96623acb6f584b46197356d4ad2-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/adb6b573127cd8b13fa99b642306ad86-1.jpghttp://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/81aef1a155f2c1734ebfa0d2e61d37a8-1.jpg

Hope this helps


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[TigKar]

Ah ok full headlights. Thanks so much!

[spacemannz]

They seem to sit somewhere between the lights fitted to the standard Comfortline and the Highline in that they have LED indicators instead of old school globes on Comfortline,
but they are missing the dynamic cornering and dynamic high beam function from the Highline.

[TigKar]

Yeah that’s a great explanation. Thanks :)

[CWolf1]

Got a 132TSI Adventure (White) from Belconnen (ACT) VW dealer.

Like the others, we told them not to install the roof racks.

Because of the cost, my wife decided to get the 3+5 warranty (3 years for VW + 5 years dealer mechanical protection warranty).

A bit disappointed that Suna and traffic sign recognition doesn't come enabled. We are both disappointed that we cannot permanently disable auto stop/start.

PS: I know about modifying using VCDS but she's terrified it might void the warranties.

[CWolf1]

Just got my Tiguan Adventure 132TSI (DAP) from Belconnen, ACT dealer. Like the others, we chose not to get the roof racks installed.

The first thing I did was to update the GPS maps. The dealer's SD card was dated 2016 and there are a few streets in our suburbs that are new.

I was a bit disappointed the Discovery Media doesn't support DAB. My wife and I are getting annoyed with the auto stop/start "feature" but she's terrified that if we get this modified it could/might void the warranty (3+5 years).

[tigger73]

Changing a setting using VCDS is not going to void your warranty. It's just a feature available in a different region/setting that is available from the factory.

The only thing is that if you do change it then don't expect the local dealership to support it as it's not a standard feature for the cars that they wuld get trained on.

You will get used to stop/start but if it really annoys you then I'd disable it with VCDS. I just enabled some functions infcluding the traffic sign recognition for another forum member. Why it doesn't come enabled is a bit puzzling to me, however I think sometimes it's driven by marketing and they'll enable features in following model years. The fact that these features have been lying dormant in the car all along they just won't tell you...

Word of caution. Just take a full scan before you start and record all the settings before you make any changes. That way you can change them back if you ever want/need to later down the track.

[Jackson22]

I presume you know to turn off the auto stop start each time you start the car? As an interim I guess? In my experience of a week you do get used to it.

[Pzero]

I agree. I wasn't a fan of start/stop but now I'm used to it. Works well and quiet enough if you have music playing.

[dr_alban]

Just got my Tiguan Adventure 132TSI (DAP) from Belconnen, ACT dealer. Like the others, we chose not to get the roof racks installed.

The first thing I did was to update the GPS maps. The dealer's SD card was dated 2016 and there are a few streets in our suburbs that are new.

I was a bit disappointed the Discovery Media doesn't support DAB. My wife and I are getting annoyed with the auto stop/start "feature" but she's terrified that if we get this modified it could/might void the warranty (3+5 years).Hi there.. how'd you update the maps?

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[ingy]

im slightly regretting not spending the extra on an adventure now (went with the 132 comfort).. good intermediate between the comfort and highline. I really wanted the keyless/push button start and led lights but couldn't justify the 5k luxury package as leather seats and sunroof werent important to me. This would have fit in nicely... ah well!

[dr_alban]

im slightly regretting not spending the extra on an adventure now (went with the 132 comfort).. good intermediate between the comfort and highline. I really wanted the keyless/push button start and led lights but couldn't justify the 5k luxury package as leather seats and sunroof werent important to me. This would have fit in nicely... ah well!My reasons exactly.. couldn't justify the 5k for leather seats and sun roof but wanted the powered tailgate and keyless entry.. the Adventure fit the bill nicely and have no regrets..

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[Bunty]

Daughters polo stopped at traffic lights in peak hour traffic and then when she went to take off the entire electrical system failed.
Battery had a complete failure and not even hazard lights would work.
Stop/Start apparently puts a strain on both battery and starter and technician recomnended not using it as in Canberra traffic is a lot lighter than elsewhere.
Will buy ODB11 today and permanently turn it off in polo as well as my new Tiguan.

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[ingy]

Just as an FYI what is everyone paying for their Adventures?

[sunnynagi]

I paid 49k driveway with dap + tint + cargo tray in WA


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[TigKar]

Pearl paint, DAP, Sunroof, Mats & factory extended warranty petrol $54k

[Jackson22]

Just as an FYI what is everyone paying for their Adventures?

Paid 46,500 for 132 Comfortline Adventure indium grey metallic with DAP, boot protector strip, and boot liner. Adventure comes with mats as standard

[TigKar]

Paid 46,500 for 132 Comfortline Adventure indium grey metallic with DAP, boot protector strip, and boot liner. Adventure comes with mats as standard

Hmmm..

Anyone want some car mats?

[CWolf1]

The only thing is that if you do change it then don't expect the local dealership to support it as it's not a standard feature for the cars that they would get trained on.

Understood. One of these days, when she goes out of town, I'm going to find someone with VCDS in ACT and get auto stop/start disabled and traffic sign recognition enabled.

[CWolf1]

Hi there.. how'd you update the maps?
1. Go HERE (http://webspecial.volkswagen.de/maps/int/en/index.html) to download the map file;
2. Complete instruction can be found HERE (http://webspecial.volkswagen.de/maps/int/en/Volkswagen_maps_update_EN.pdf) (PDF).

WARNING: The VW SD card can only be updated up to six (6) times.

[CWolf1]

Will buy ODB11 today and permanently turn it off in polo as well as my new Tiguan.
Let us know the result. I may need your assistance to modify my Tiguan.

[CWolf1]

Anyone want some car mats?
I had one look at the "standard" Tiguan car mat and went, "No way, I want the rubber mat!" to the dealer.

[dr_alban]

1. Go HERE (http://webspecial.volkswagen.de/maps/int/en/index.html) to download the map file;
2. Complete instruction can be found HERE (http://webspecial.volkswagen.de/maps/int/en/Volkswagen_maps_update_EN.pdf) (PDF).

WARNING: The VW SD card can only be updated up to six (6) times.Cheers, that's great.. I'll give it a go

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[TigKar]

I had one look at the "standard" Tiguan car mat and went, "No way, I want the rubber mat!" to the dealer.

Ah thanks! That’s what I’m getting so don’t feel so bad now 😏

[TigKar]

Getting my Adventure tomorrow. Truck left NSW today and will be with me by mid arvo. Looking forward to seeing it finally in the flesh!

[Vultch]

Do any Adventure owners know how to remove the front seat headrests. Have checked the owners manual and online, to no avail.

[dr_alban]

Getting my Adventure tomorrow. Truck left NSW today and will be with me by mid arvo. Looking forward to seeing it finally in the flesh!Awesome! Excited for you.. what colour did you get?

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[TigKar]

Awesome! Excited for you.. what colour did you get?

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Thank you!

Pearl black with I think the term is ‘fully loaded’ haha. Sunroof, tint, DAP (+extended warranty). It’s no rline but it’s what I wanted. Just got the call, it’s coming at lunch time. First big new car off the boat so very excited! Got my list of what to check so fingers crossed it survived both the weather and the journey :)

[CWolf1]

Getting my Adventure tomorrow. Truck left NSW today and will be with me by mid arvo. Looking forward to seeing it finally in the flesh!
Nice!:banana:

[TigKar]

Nice!:banana:

If I knew how to do a dancing banana I would reply with one back to show my excitement 🤗

[TigKar]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/ef4663a830ec834fd7e263b9363d0c4a-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/a329aa83fc95747ad47cc42ebc71cef9-1.jpg

It’s here!


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[dr_alban]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/ef4663a830ec834fd7e263b9363d0c4a-1.jpg

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It’s here!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNice, very slick

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[Rooboy]

looks great!

[CWolf1]

Nice.
:driver:

[TigKar]

Do any Adventure owners know how to remove the front seat headrests. Have checked the owners manual and online, to no avail.

Hi there,

Try this video (I seemed to find the button on mine pictured)

YouTube (https://youtu.be/786uXN2wI-M)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/01/c289d7824ee250f3edfb73bd99a29a71-1.jpg


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[Vultch]

Thanks so much TigKar. Worked a treat.

[TigKar]

Thanks so much TigKar. Worked a treat.

Glad it worked :)


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[TigKar]

Ok Adventure owners (or those in the know): after 28 hours with mine, I can’t work out the driver’s seat adjustments. I read the manual twice, and want to confirm: does the Adventure have electric adjustments or manual?

Eg, does it move forward and backwards towards or away from the steering wheel electrically or manually? In the manual it talks about storing a driver’s preferred settings and then moving back from the steering wheel as you’re about to exit the car which is super handy.

Can’t work out why mine doesn’t?


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[CWolf1]

does the Adventure have electric adjustments or manual?
Manual.

Electric lumbar massager.

storing a driver’s preferred settings
I asked my dealer and said that this feature is not supported in the Adventure. I think this feature is the Luxury Pack.

[TigKar]

Manual.

Electric lumbar massager.

I asked my dealer and said that this feature is not supported in the Adventure. I think this feature is the Luxury Pack.

Oh bummer! Thanks so much for clarifying though.

Well, I’m not reading the manual anymore just in case it has other features in it I don’t have!

Although I will need to find out how to put petrol (and what petrol) in it next week, so manual might need to stay [emoji850]


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[CWolf1]

(and what petrol)
High octane.


find out how to put petrol
Before I could drive off with my Adventure, the dealer spent 45 minutes discussing the features of the car. This includes how to open the petrol flap. The car doors must be unlocked and push the petrol door/flap from the upper left-hand corner.

The flap cannot open if the doors are locked. Nifty!

[CWolf1]

I think this feature is the Luxury Pack.
I meant this feature is is part of the Luxury pack which the Adventure is NOT available.

[TigKar]

High octane.


Before I could drive off with my Adventure, the dealer spent 45 minutes discussing the features of the car. This includes how to open the petrol flap. The car doors must be unlocked and push the petrol door/flap from the upper left-hand corner.

The flap cannot open if the doors are locked. Nifty!

Ah easy that’s the same as my previous car. Thanks for that, manual is now hidden haha!

I wish I had the opportunity to get the dealer info but I purchased mine through a broker and my dealer is interstate. So I’m learning everything myself (not a bad thing and this forum is such a help). Missed out on the big bow though so that’s a regret


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[Rooboy]

A video explanation of the ergoactive seat


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhuQLllX1aE

[TigKar]

A video explanation of the ergoactive seat


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhuQLllX1aE

Omg amazing I wanted to tilt the bottom up - thanks so much!


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[Jackson22]

Oh bummer! Thanks so much for clarifying though.

Well, I’m not reading the manual anymore just in case it has other features in it I don’t have!

Although I will need to find out how to put petrol (and what petrol) in it next week, so manual might need to stay [emoji850]


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Well respectfully that dealer is incorrect and it's your lucky day Tigkar.... I have the Adventure and it sure does have the lumber massage. The seat is manual adjustment forward and up and back rest tilt. Down by the right hand side On the side though theres a silver button and that is the massage.

[TigKar]

Well respectfully that dealer is incorrect and it's your lucky day Tigkar.... I have the Adventure and it sure does have the lumber massage. The seat is manual adjustment forward and up and back rest tilt. Down by the right hand side On the side though theres a silver button and that is the massage.

Yep knew about the massage - it’s the first feature I tried!

Had hoped the seat would be electric forwards and backwards but that’s ok, you can’t have everything! :)


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[TigKar]

Those with adventures, what tyre psi do you have?


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[dr_alban]

Those with adventures, what tyre psi do you have?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI have 36 on my tyres

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[TigKar]

I have 36 on my tyres

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Interesting, thank you.

Out of interest how do I decipher this? My previous car just had the recommended psi against each tyre

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/02/69205a722774102c12e1e6355945595d-1.jpg


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[dr_alban]

Interesting, thank you.

Out of interest how do I decipher this? My previous car just had the recommended psi against each tyre

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/02/69205a722774102c12e1e6355945595d-1.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI think it depends on the load of the car.. the middle one is recommended as per manual..

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[TigKar]

I think it depends on the load of the car.. the middle one is recommended as per manual..

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Yep but I don’t understand the numbers! Excuse my silliness but every air station has 30 something.. can only see “230 and 2,3” which I have no idea what they mean (I’m new to VW and SUVs)


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[TigKar]

Yep but I don’t understand the numbers! Excuse my silliness but every air station has 30 something.. can only see “230 and 2,3” which I have no idea what they mean (I’m new to VW and SUVs)


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Ok I found it! Bar to PSI conversion needed. 34 seems recommended. Blonde moment


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[VW Newbie]

Hi all. Am keen to purchase a Tiguan TDI Adventure. Rapt to find these threads and learn more than from the same old same old reviews. How good are the LED headlights for country driving? How quiet is the car at 110 km/hr on highways? What do you see as the major plusses, and if any, negatives? Is this a model you can deal a good deal with with the dealer? Thanks.

[CWolf1]

How good are the LED headlights for country driving?
The LED are good but I've seen a lot of Tiguan owners (G1 and G2) that have added extra LED light bar.

Is this a model you can deal a good deal with with the dealer?
Depends on how and when you haggle.

[Dan_3MPS]

Yep but I don’t understand the numbers! Excuse my silliness but every air station has 30 something.. can only see “230 and 2,3” which I have no idea what they mean (I’m new to VW and SUVs)


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230 is kiloPascal (kPa) 2,3 is in bar (2.3 bar, in Europe a comma is used as a decimal delimiter where we use a point/full stop)

On the electronic tyre inflator things at service stations, hit the 'units of measure' button to switch between psi and kPa. Most manual guages will have a dual scale with one on either side.

If you want to use psi
230 kPa = 33.3 psi
260 kPa =37.7 psi
300 kPa = 43.5 psi

[VW Newbie]

The LED are good but I've seen a lot of Tiguan owners (G1 and G2) that have added extra LED light bar.

Depends on how and when you haggle.

Sounds satisfactory but I guess was looking for 'excellent' as the answer to the headlights. Thanks for feedback.

[Jackson22]

Hi all. Am keen to purchase a Tiguan TDI Adventure. Rapt to find these threads and learn more than from the same old same old reviews. How good are the LED headlights for country driving? How quiet is the car at 110 km/hr on highways? What do you see as the major plusses, and if any, negatives? Is this a model you can deal a good deal with with the dealer? Thanks.

Hi. I’ve only driven mine once T night so far but they were good, but.. my dealer offered an overnight test drive, (didn’t take it) but might be worth considering if you want to check out lights and go a bit further . I’ve read a few reviews that suggest wind noise at 110km/hr and to be honest there’s is a small amount which I think comes from the side mirror but honestly with the radio on even softly you cannot hear it. I’ve not noticed tyre noise . Bear in mind my old car is a 12yo Outback so this new car feels like a space ship. The Outback was quieter than the Corolla which was quieter than the Beetle. I’ve been delighted so far. No cons except maybe the one reversing light seems a bit dumb, but otherwise so far so good. Pluses are def the keyless entry and autoboot. DAB would have been handy. Oh, I got an ok deal I thought (might have been bc the my18.5 was coming with more USB’s) so, 46500 drive away with metallic paint, mats, boot liner, protective strip and DAP. Not sure how much more they would moved. Good luck

[VW Newbie]

Thank you Jackson 22. This is excellent feedback. The price seems to be around the norm. Just checking, DAB is the digital radio, which we don't get in country Vic anyway. And yes, the 18.5 update is coming. Do we know other than extra USB's, are their other changes? Cheers.

[Rooboy]

The engine badges are being deleted from the rear and also it seems the ESC off button is also being removed (can still switch it off in the infotainment). So nothing really significant.

[Jackson22]

Thank you Jackson 22. This is excellent feedback. The price seems to be around the norm. Just checking, DAB is the digital radio, which we don't get in country Vic anyway. And yes, the 18.5 update is coming. Do we know other than extra USB's, are their other changes? Cheers.


yes, DAB is digital radio. I am not sure of other major changes, just basically cosmetic I think.

[CWolf1]

yes, DAB is digital radio.
I am jealous. I got ours first week of January 2018 and DAB is not included.:(

[cinder]

Think there’s some misunderstanding. Someone mentioned DAP but someone else interpreted it as DAB. I’m pretty sure no models have the digital radio. Correct me if I’m wrong ..,

[Rooboy]

DAB has never been included and is not among the minor changes.

[Blackpaladin67]

I see references to digital radio on my deep dive with my Arteon. So maybe it can be turned on like a whole bunch of other stuff via an obd2? Haven't bothered as we don't get digital on the Gold Coast and it kept pausing for 3-6 seconds on my last car with it.


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[Jackson22]

Think there’s some misunderstanding. Someone mentioned DAP but someone else interpreted it as DAB. I’m pretty sure no models have the digital radio. Correct me if I’m wrong ..,

No not really. I mentioned the lack of DAB in a pros/cons list of the Adventure, a few posts up. It isn’t on Aus models and I wish it was. DAP, which wasn’t mentioned by me, is, so far so good :-)

[cinder]

No not really. I mentioned the lack of DAB in a pros/cons list of the Adventure, a few posts up. It isn’t on Aus models and I wish it was. DAP, which wasn’t mentioned by me, is, so far so good :-)

Yep, I think it was 'CWolf1' who was getting confused. Don't worry CWolf1 you're not missing out, there's no DAB sadly.

[CWolf1]

Yep, I think it was 'CWolf1' who was getting confused. Don't worry CWolf1 you're not missing out, there's no DAB sadly.
hahaha!

[VW Newbie]

Thank you for everyones contributions. Is it correct that the Adventure, as a Special Edition, is no longer being manufactured?

[Rooboy]

Thank you for everyones contributions. Is it correct that the Adventure, as a Special Edition, is no longer being manufactured?

It was a special edition but no numbers were ever announced. It's still listed on the website but not the configurator, so my guess is that production has ended but there are some unallocated ones still coming on the boats.

[TigKar]

I got told the last of Adventure builds was November but not sure.

Copped a flat today - day 9. Had to take it to the local dealer and whilst I was there asked if they could turn on TJA. No joke Service Manager asked me what that was.

*sigh*


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[sunnynagi]

Isn’t TJA already on ? It works on mine


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[Jackson22]

Thrilled I got mine then, I just can't see the same combination of features at the same price in any other model.

[veew]

Would love to get some under body photos of the Adventure, interested to see what the under body protection looks like compared to stock.

Here's a few shots of a stock undercarriage
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Paid 40K in April this year for an adventure - demo with 2,000kms

[EightR]

Good day, just reviving this thread to get feedback from current owners of the discontinued 110TDI Adventure series. Am thinking of buying used, care to share what i should be concerned of when choosing? Is the 7-speed DSG a potential headache? Is the underbody protection worth the coin it was meant to function as? Was the Adventure series ever sold in Germany? TIA