MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

I don't think 'slightly lowered suspension', though could be wrong...

It depends whether you're talking about the new model or the current one (this thread is about the new model due here later this year).

Current model there is the R-line (155TSI petrol) which is the top of the range and comes with a heap of options including adjustable suspension. You can also option up the 132TSI or 130TDI with an R-line kit but you'll miss out on a few of the options that the R-line model gets (adjustable suspension, leather R-line seats and probably one or 2 other bits).

There's no news yet of what model options will be available here let alone what motors they are going to bring for the MY17 new shape.

Here's hoping they offer the R-line kit with 162kW petrol or if not at least the 176kW bi-turbo diesel :P


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I am expecting the Gen3 EA888 (~162kw) to be available in the top of the line petrol model. Everything I've read and a recent (2 days ago) conversation with a VW dealer points towards that.

With an APR tune only that will deliver a ~235kw/515NM beast which will do me (sorry SWMBO) nicely.

Was hoping to see a 7seat option sooner than the expected mid 2017, but apparently that is extremely unlikely.

EDIT: Of particular interest was 1 article I read that said the Active 4Motion system in the new Tiguan will have a dial by which the driver will be able to set the engagement of the AWD system for different driving conditions. A rear biased setting for "performance" driving would be awesome. Even a true 50:50 setting would be welcome.

I have heard that APR is developing a "mild" stage 3 kit for the R/S3 which is a moderate turbo upgrade for those looking to move away from the stock turbo. Wondering if anything like that will be available for the 162TSI engine in the next 12 months.

Going too much more that 235kw on a FWD car is pretty pointless but if it's on an AWD platform that's a completely different story.


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Originally Posted by tigger73

I have heard that APR is developing a "mild" stage 3 kit for the R/S3 which is a moderate turbo upgrade for those looking to move away from the stock turbo. Wondering if anything like that will be available for the 162TSI engine in the next 12 months.

Going too much more that 235kw on a FWD car is pretty pointless but if it's on an AWD platform that's a completely different story.


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Or this, a R turbo for the GTI and possibly new Tiguan engines ..... APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

287kw ..... :cool:

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Originally Posted by Sharkie

Or this, a R turbo for the GTI and possibly new Tiguan engines ..... APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

287kw ..... :cool:

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I think 287kw should be sufficient for a low 4's 0-100 time...

Brochure for the German release is up at:

http://www.volkswagen.de/content/med...an_katalog.pdf

Looks like they have:

- 132 TSI 4MOTION
- 110 TDI FWD
- 110 TDI 4MOTION

Be interesting to see what variants we get here in Oz.

Looks good, 20's as a factory option too - hope we get a 165TSI option though...

Good news is the 132TSI is a 2.0 litre and not the 1.8. Fingers crossed its just a detuned version of the 162TSI.

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Originally Posted by Sharkie

Or this, a R turbo for the GTI and possibly new Tiguan engines ..... APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

287kw ..... :cool:

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Sounds nice.
I can dump the S3 turbo into Tiguan and the s3 can get stage3 kit.
Not wasting the parts. 280kw Tiguan and 380+kW s3. Haha dreaming