Comments on: 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI Automatic Review http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Frank http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-142574 Frank Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:15:39 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-142574 Amy: The 200 HP 2.0 TDI is a an original 170 HP 2.0 TDI. ABT has then tuned it to 200 HP. This means that it will not be available with tiptronic. I know that VW themselves will introduce a 200HP version of their 2.0 TDI in the not so distant future. Exactly when or if it's ever going to be placed in the Tiguan, I don't know, but my guess is that it will. By the way, the 140HP (103kW) 2.0 TDI isn't bad when it comes to towing because of the torqy nature of this engine. I have tried both the 140 and 170 HP versions, and I can honestly say that I didn't notice much of a difference, if any at all. This has to do with the fact that they output about he same amount of torque. Amy: The 200 HP 2.0 TDI is a an original 170 HP 2.0 TDI. ABT has then tuned it to 200 HP. This means that it will not be available with tiptronic. I know that VW themselves will introduce a 200HP version of their 2.0 TDI in the not so distant future. Exactly when or if it’s ever going to be placed in the Tiguan, I don’t know, but my guess is that it will. By the way, the 140HP (103kW) 2.0 TDI isn’t bad when it comes to towing because of the torqy nature of this engine. I have tried both the 140 and 170 HP versions, and I can honestly say that I didn’t notice much of a difference, if any at all. This has to do with the fact that they output about he same amount of torque.

]]> By: Smokey http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-142411 Smokey Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:35:19 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-142411 Done 2000 kms since new in my TDI auto. Am amazed at its fuel economy 6.8ltrs/100kms mainly freeway 115kms/hr but also up and down the hills to and from home. The park assit IS worth it, so easy to use and you trust it over yourself reversing. pity bluttooth and MP3 are options though and that towbar is a ridiculous price. Try finding a small to medium diesel auto AWD- it filled the gap well. Advice to potential buyers- with the Tiguan you get what you pay for so if you wnat a car that will last you decades- buy this car. Done 2000 kms since new in my TDI auto. Am amazed at its fuel economy 6.8ltrs/100kms mainly freeway 115kms/hr but also up and down the hills to and from home. The park assit IS worth it, so easy to use and you trust it over yourself reversing. pity bluttooth and MP3 are options though and that towbar is a ridiculous price. Try finding a small to medium diesel auto AWD- it filled the gap well. Advice to potential buyers- with the Tiguan you get what you pay for so if you wnat a car that will last you decades- buy this car.

]]> By: Amy http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141898 Amy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:52:04 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141898 So Frank, would you have to buy the 200 HP engine to replace the one that comes with the VW Tiguan originally? Or is there a different model TDI Tiguan that has that 200 HP engine? One thing that we really have our heart set on getting is a TurboDieselInjection Automatic with Tiptronic function so the 170 HP won't be for us then. Thanks for your helpful reply! Amy So Frank, would you have to buy the 200 HP engine to replace the one that comes with the VW Tiguan originally? Or is there a different model TDI Tiguan that has that 200 HP engine?
One thing that we really have our heart set on getting is a TurboDieselInjection Automatic with Tiptronic function so the 170 HP won’t be for us then.
Thanks for your helpful reply!
Amy

]]> By: Frank http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141838 Frank Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:15:21 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141838 Amy: ABT is a German styling/tuning company and you won't be able to buy one through VW. The only stronger stock engine options are the 170 HP diesel and the 200 HP petrol. The first one only available with a manual stick. Amy: ABT is a German styling/tuning company and you won’t be able to buy one through VW. The only stronger stock engine options are the 170 HP diesel and the 200 HP petrol. The first one only available with a manual stick.

]]> By: Amy http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141690 Amy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:00:27 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141690 We're looking into buying a TDI Tiguan but think that 103kW is a bit gutless to pull a pop top caravan. In the USA theres an upgrade version called Tiguan ABT with either 123kW or 145kW of power. I would like to know if they have those two versions in Australia. If they do, the Tiggy is ours but if they don't... I think it'll be the toureg! Thanks for any suggestions or comments. We’re looking into buying a TDI Tiguan but think that 103kW is a bit gutless to pull a pop top caravan. In the USA theres an upgrade version called Tiguan ABT with either 123kW or 145kW of power. I would like to know if they have those two versions in Australia. If they do, the Tiggy is ours but if they don’t… I think it’ll be the toureg!
Thanks for any suggestions or comments.

]]> By: Frank http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141253 Frank Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:14:40 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-141253 Just ordered a 2010 Tiguan S&S 2.0 TDI Tiptronic today. Can't wait to get it. Did try a few other cars in the same category, but Tiguan is for me :-) Greetings from Norway! Just ordered a 2010 Tiguan S&S 2.0 TDI Tiptronic today. Can’t wait to get it. Did try a few other cars in the same category, but Tiguan is for me :-) Greetings from Norway!

]]> By: Smokey http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-140073 Smokey Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:39:23 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-140073 this is my first SUV a Tiguan diesel automatic fully optioned. I wanted a small to medium sized diesel auto. The size of the Suzuki SX4 suited but wasnt in diesel and rough around the edges. So I was relieved to find the VW. So I cant understand when so many posters here suggest the vehicle should be bigger when there are too many large 4WD's on the market now. Please allow the Tiguan to fill the gap it fills so well with little opposition. Space savers spare, expensive tow bar and a few more storage pockets are my only complaints. this is my first SUV a Tiguan diesel automatic fully optioned. I wanted a small to medium sized diesel auto. The size of the Suzuki SX4 suited but wasnt in diesel and rough around the edges. So I was relieved to find the VW. So I cant understand when so many posters here suggest the vehicle should be bigger when there are too many large 4WD’s on the market now. Please allow the Tiguan to fill the gap it fills so well with little opposition. Space savers spare, expensive tow bar and a few more storage pockets are my only complaints.

]]> By: Tony http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-110134 Tony Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:20:25 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-110134 Question from a newbe. Trackdaze says: Also January 09 means you’re probably getting a 08 build car that should mean at least 15% off! So does this mean if I go into a VW dealer this week and can find an 08 plated model that they will give me 15% off (with some nego. work from me) or that they should (because car looses value and resale of last years is already less)? Question from a newbe.
Trackdaze says:
Also January 09 means you’re probably getting a 08 build car that should mean at least 15% off!
So does this mean if I go into a VW dealer this week and can find an 08 plated model that they will give me 15% off (with some nego. work from me) or that they should (because car looses value and resale of last years is already less)?

]]> By: eh179driver http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-105869 eh179driver Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:40 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-105869 Renaldo Kuga is part time but can be locked in up to 30k's. I am not sure if that applies to the entire range or not. Renaldo
Kuga is part time but can be locked in up to 30k’s. I am not sure if that applies to the entire range or not.

]]> By: renaldo http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-105767 renaldo Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:29:13 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/16005/2008-volkswagen-tiguan-103tdi-dsg-review/#comment-105767 To EH179 thanks for your feedback!!!! I heard that Ford wants to assemble the Kuga localy from a kit form. Is it permanent AWD or part time? Cheers. To EH179 thanks for your feedback!!!!

I heard that Ford wants to assemble the Kuga localy from a kit form.

Is it permanent AWD or part time?

Cheers.

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