VW Tiguan TDi Auto Sport

des_pd_ tdi · 10-02-2008, 22:26

Had a test drive today and I must say I'm very impressed, so much so that I'm 99% sure on trading in my Roomster, and that is what my test is compared against.

First thing I noticed was how easy it is to get on-board and how comfortable the seats are, front and rear, plenty of space around the cabin due to the extra width, one minus point is the Tigaun does not have the flexibility of the rear seats or the huge boot that the Roomster benefits from.

Start the Tiguan up and one thing that is immediately noticable is the absence of engine clatter, even when pushed, this is one quiet diesel, thanks to the common rail technology, which should soon filter down to Skoda's. The engine and automatic gearbox are super smooth, and motorway driving is a breeze with very little wind or engine noise entering the well insultaed cabin, this is one aspect where the Roomster cannot compete. You do not get the sledgehammer wallop of torque during acceleration, you get in a Fabia VRS, the power seems to be spread across the rev range, I've heard this experience is common amongst all commonrail diesels.

The Tiguan I'm interested in is the Sport TDi auto, specced up with met paint and dynaudio the car comes in at £24400, pricey and much more than I have ever spent on a car before but in my opinion well worth it. Just need to convince myself that extra 1% and I'll put down a deposit.

Des

Makefish · 10-02-2008, 22:32

I like the look of the Tiguan but I've only seen the TV ad

OctaviaT81 · 27-02-2008, 21:19

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VRS195 · 28-02-2008, 00:50

Doesn't the back seat shuffle back and forth to maximise leg room, or if you have small children and don't need the legroom or rear passengers you don't like much and want to give them the hint that they should walk next time, maximise the boot space?

As for the CR engines, the vRS gets the new CR170 from May 08, CR140 should follow immediately or by end of year (depending on PD140 "stockpiles")

Wardy · 28-02-2008, 01:08

Seen a few round here already and they look smart. Pricey though

Steve

10-02-2008, 22:26	#1
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 716 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	VW Tiguan TDi Auto Sport Had a test drive today and I must say I'm very impressed, so much so that I'm 99% sure on trading in my Roomster, and that is what my test is compared against. First thing I noticed was how easy it is to get on-board and how comfortable the seats are, front and rear, plenty of space around the cabin due to the extra width, one minus point is the Tigaun does not have the flexibility of the rear seats or the huge boot that the Roomster benefits from. Start the Tiguan up and one thing that is immediately noticable is the absence of engine clatter, even when pushed, this is one quiet diesel, thanks to the common rail technology, which should soon filter down to Skoda's. The engine and automatic gearbox are super smooth, and motorway driving is a breeze with very little wind or engine noise entering the well insultaed cabin, this is one aspect where the Roomster cannot compete. You do not get the sledgehammer wallop of torque during acceleration, you get in a Fabia VRS, the power seems to be spread across the rev range, I've heard this experience is common amongst all commonrail diesels. The Tiguan I'm interested in is the Sport TDi auto, specced up with met paint and dynaudio the car comes in at £24400, pricey and much more than I have ever spent on a car before but in my opinion well worth it. Just need to convince myself that extra 1% and I'll put down a deposit. Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

10-02-2008, 22:32	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,985 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: VW Tiguan TDi Auto Sport I like the look of the Tiguan but I've only seen the TV ad __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

27-02-2008, 21:19	#3
OctaviaT81 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 908 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	deleted __________________ Skoda Motorsport WRC news, photos & more! Last edited by OctaviaT81; 27-02-2008 at 21:27.

28-02-2008, 00:50	#4
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Re: VW Tiguan TDi Auto Sport Doesn't the back seat shuffle back and forth to maximise leg room, or if you have small children and don't need the legroom or rear passengers you don't like much and want to give them the hint that they should walk next time, maximise the boot space? As for the CR engines, the vRS gets the new CR170 from May 08, CR140 should follow immediately or by end of year (depending on PD140 "stockpiles") __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

28-02-2008, 01:08	#5
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,638 Thanks: 372 Thanked 260 Times in 249 Posts	Re: VW Tiguan TDi Auto Sport Seen a few round here already and they look smart. Pricey though Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

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