Great review. RSQ3 comparison?

Top report Tom , have one ready but have some doubts re the missing bits . But you have given a great report Thank you

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg.

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

Lucky man! Enjoy.

Hi Tom It is between the GLC 43 2019 and this one. here which one has more value? Which one do you recommend?

The matrix headlights are worth having if you do lots if intercity work or live rural. The width and height increases vs pevious versions are good let alone the matrix black box coolness too. Kodiaq VRS isn't as quick, but is worth comparing too.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Agree, the matrix lights are brilliant for regional driving at night. Also agree Kodiaq RS (or Octavia RS, 2022 COTY winner!) deserve consideration too

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars The more I look at these reviews, and the features that have been taken out due to semi condictors shortages, the more I appreciate my 2020 Octavia RS wagon. Still keeping up with the new stuff as far as features go, and with a couple of thousand spent on a stage 1 tune, it can nearly keep up with them too. Just wish they made a AWD version!

I hear you mate, I understand that some vehicles come off the production line not 100% but I was really surprised and disappointed the VW Christchurch were very little help…… it was my dream car so it was a hard one to take, cheers.

Hey Tom, what car do you personally drive and own?

What a shame we can’t get this Tiguan R in America smh I still bought it anyway no complaints here 2 kinds of cars in the world VW and the rest 💪🏼💯 cool review nonetheless ✅

Does it have ppf? The dealer said no but I suspect it has.

5:40 The person who puts the "grid edition" badge on the back had one job ....

@essellohbeebeewhy

Жыл бұрын

No sure how he still had the job. He's stuffed so many. You can ask for it without it to put on yourself though if you order one

Spills on cloth seats are no problem. Warm water and a cloth. I've done the kid testing here.

Hey Tom, it would be interesting to see a full Chasing Cars comparison between the various VAG products on this platform, i.e. T-Roc R, Tiguan R, Golf R wagon, SQ2 (shortly to be discontinued?), Formentor VZx and Ateca VZx.

@satya.anandakrishnan

Жыл бұрын

I doubt VAG would ever allow that

@d.j.z.j

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

Those new cupras look incredible I think. Getting one 2nd had when my Ocativia RS lease runs out is going to be a tasty option.

@d.j.z.j

Жыл бұрын

@@dimsoneill agree they look amazing but a bit smaller for a fsmily

Looks fast Ed! Is the blind spot monitoring an issue due to micro chips? Is that why VW can get 300 now because it uses less chips too?? I honestly don't know who's buying this a Q5 looks fancier on the drive way and the target audience for this car is paying 8>10k a month on their mortgage.

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

I would take this over a Q5 any day.

Very nice car!

Thanks. I like the option to save some money. However, my local Melbourne dealer has none available. Will have to hunt around? No spare tyre will be challenging for long distances.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

You may have to start working the phones quite quickly if you want one from the first batch. Go to the Volkswagen Australia website then to Stock Search and enter Tiguan > R Grid. I see 10 cars there; none in VIC but some in TAS and some in QLD.

Thanks for the Video and Update..my question is, If you have to choose between a madza cx902024 and this Tiguan,which one would you buy and why? Thanks

@RLS2228

Жыл бұрын

Cx90 looks so good!

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Two very different sizes of car - if you need a big three-rower, Volkswagen Australia can't help you as the Tiguan Allspace is very small in the back.

Hi great review just wanted to ask if you are able to a review on the new 2023 ux 200 luxury please.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon I think!

@GEE819

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars thanks looking forward to your wonderful review on the ux 200 .

My soundaktor was a dash buzzing nightmare in my Golf GTI … obdeleven sorted that out:)

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

MIne too in the Mk3.5 Octivia RS. So obdeleven allows you to turn it off?

@greggraziani1559

Жыл бұрын

What did you do to turn it off?

@id70b40

Жыл бұрын

@@dimsoneill … essentially yes… I set the value to 0%. It’s a speaker and the value or volume setting are 0-100%

Good as Formentor? :)

Why does AUS have so many trim and engine options compared to Canada?? 10 options? We only have 4! Only one single engine option for all 4 trim levels too....so basically no engine choice.

Your roads look so smooth 😍here in the uk the roads are so bad the romans made better roads ..potholes and cracks every 3 feet ..making the ride so bad i dint even want to go in my tiguan and drive it and its 2023 r line . The ride has me so depressed and im stuck with it for at least 3 years 😢

Chip shortage still in 2023 ?

Tom , any news on when VW are going to replace the engine cover which they have removed due to their potential to melt as they sit close to the Turbo charger?

@sassythesasquatch4425

Жыл бұрын

just had a engine cover come off one hinge and rubbed against a coolant pipe caused a leak. ext warranty wouldnt cover it as its not mechanical part. this was on golf 2020 tsi evo S-A 1.5l

@greggraziani1559

Жыл бұрын

@@sassythesasquatch4425 acsnt believe thgt VW can denig this defect

You are right about the Golf R wagon! VW cancelled my order placed last year because they can't produce enough of the torque vectoring system that also appears in this Tiguan R.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Were you given the opportunity to remain in the queue, or was the cancellation forced?

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

Such a good option though (well in warranty anyway), so that's a pity. SUper fast wagon. What are you looking at now, or did you buy something else already?

@johnyuen37

Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars Forced :(

@johnyuen37

Жыл бұрын

@@dimsoneill Currently deciding between the Passat 206 and Skoda Octavia RS wagon. Do you have any other suggestions?

No way. I wouldn't even consider a car in that price segment with cloth trim and missing key safety aids. Zero chance. And when I see normal R's going for 95 grand, they can keep them too. Somehow my Ateca, even with less power and fully loaded spec wise, is faster and cheaper than both of them (66750 driveaway). I nailed 4.77 seconds the other day. Tiguan is always 5 or over. Unless you are like me with a bad back and REALLY need the raised ride height of something like a Tiguan/Ateca etc, I would recommend you right now to get the Formentor instead. It has all of 7KW less tune in the same EA888 engine, but is at least 0.5 of a second faster in all real world acceleration tests, and despite lack of rear torque diff, still handles brilliantly due to Cupra tuning. Not to mention 15 adaptive damper settings. Furthermore, there is a shipment of cars coming soon for 68990 driveaway in very unique colours exclusive to Cupra including some wicked matt colours. Full fat spec wise, plush modern leather interior whereas Tiguan very dated inside. Also, REAL buttons on steering wheel but sadly has the touch capacitive BS climate control. If you really want to drift a high riding SUV, then I guess for that price the Tiguan is the only option, but really that's all you'd be buying it for rather than the better looking with way nicer interior Formentor. The Formentor has the rear torque differential in the 5 cylinder in Europe and they'll be bringing it to the 4 cylinder variants before long anyway. I find the Tiguan R and T-Roc R to be extremely uncompelling cars. That said, if you can get past the hideous looks, I find the Golf R to be the most compelling out of the three. Still, again, even with lack of the rear torque split diff like the Golf R, I'd choose an S3 cause it just looks good outside and the interior is on another level by comparison. I can't talk interiors with my Ateca as it's quite bland inside besides the blue leather (however the outside in black is just stunning), but I needed easy entry and exit plus the driving position is insanely good for my 6ft4 height. Otherwise I would be in a Formentor right now. Still, it drives brilliantly and I'd even consider adding the Ateca to your list over a grid edition Tiguan R.

Surprised you get potholes in Oz , they are a daily driving hazard here in Johannesburg

Very nice to see a 'performance car' that may be actually available. Although I've sworn off Tiguan's 😄

@whatthe6532

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask why?

@jhref

Жыл бұрын

​@@whatthe6532 horribly unreliable

@whatthe6532

Жыл бұрын

@@jhref same experience with my babied from new VWGolf. New fuel pump, new DSG clutch, gear position sensor and blind spot sensor, all before 40,000 miles.

@andyh5666

Жыл бұрын

@@jhref Yep, had one with 82 thou on the clock. Busted engine (threw a piston).

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

@@jhref Nobody considers a German car for its reliability. If that's a priority, then shop Japanese. Same with fuel economy. People buy German for performance and fun to drive.

Only thing missing is a sunglass holder for my driving shade.

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

Something you don 't get with the sunroof anyway. A very minor thing as there are plenty of cubbies to put your sunglasses.

Is the blind spot monitoring & rear cross traffic alert in the full spec R?

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

No, it is a problem across all Tiguan grades

@simon6sl

Жыл бұрын

​@@chasingcars why?

If I'm buying a SUV I want a power tailgate!

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

I think most people feel that way at this price!

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

I have a powered tailgate on my Octavia RS and TBH it's one on the things I could definately do without. And powered seats, although they are good for matirial harmony.

@robertreid9079

Жыл бұрын

You are so demanding👍

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

You mean at this price point?

@triodekt66

11 ай бұрын

Here in America, my Tiguan has a power tailgate, I would trade that feature in a second for the engines that you, Australians get! 184 hp versus over 300, you can keep my power tailgate any day lol

Geeeez bring it to the US!!! I have a Golf R now why not give us the Tiguan R

The "bizarrely upright" seat position is less about being comfortable for that rare individual, and more about giving good support to a child seat.

The interior controls are a deal breaker. I want physical controls for volume and HVAC.

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

VW has already promised to correct that. But the HVAC control will still be done in the infotainment display. Thank Tesla.

@haze1123

11 ай бұрын

@@krane15 Tesla doesn't have VW's sales problems.

a Volvo v40 D5 is a better car for the daily and it's quick enough. I've got an R line with 20s and it only comes together when driving swiftly in twisties, generally its too firm.

9,000miles I had to add a full quart of oil. 4cyl 2.oTurbo

Absolute DISGRACE that this isn't offered in North America. What a sweet SUV, even the non-limited edition Tiguan R would be such a joy.

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

The strange part is that the Tiguan is VWs best seller in the states, yet the Golf R is sold in North America.

@CallMeMrAnderson

11 ай бұрын

@@krane15 They would sell like hot cakes, certainly!

The reason we can get 20 inch wheels here in the UK is because our roads are like the surface of the bloody moon!

At least Volkswagen have a badge to denote it’s a cutdown spec. Audi having been leaving out random parts due to the semiconductor shortage. Makes it a little cheaper for the new car buyer but if you’re now buying one second-hand it’s a crapshoot as to whether it’s missing features such as lane-departure warning, blindspot monitoring, etc.

I've just bought a brand new 2023 R line edition deep black pearl and decided to upgrade the wheels to 20s missanos ,I wish I ha shot more information told to me during the sale because I have realise dmy Tiguan doesn't even have comfort profile ..it's basic eco normal. Sport and individual ,the ride is terrible ,I hate it ,it's like an old bus I feel every bump nook and cranny in the road with a rumble and clunk,I've tried lowering the pressures from standard 38psi to 37 then 36 then 35 and still it's vile ..the car looks stunning like a polished bat mobile but I think if I had the time over I'd have cancele dmy order 41k for a car I hate with now only 300 miles on it ..has anyone got any suggestions and advice they can offer pls ..on how I can make the ride at least comfortable without nearly smashing my spine even hitting the painted lines on the road ..off topic I know and I love this R edition 😍help pls 😂

@nickgentile4574

4 ай бұрын

I had this problem no DCC on my 2018. I put lowered springs on (Eibachs) and it really fixed the crashing suspension much better ride

@narmypara100

4 ай бұрын

@@nickgentile4574 considering getting new springs fitted wish I'd went for dcc model 4 motion ..40 grand for a car that rides like an old bus ..it's in tommorow for investigation it's that bad ..the young lad from vw drove it around the car park and said I can't feel any problem but I'm convinced the top mount is broken it rumbles every bump I hit ..see what happens if they come back with nothing il consider new springs for sure

@Rossy_moin

3 ай бұрын

Got a 22 Tiguan r….. worst car I’ve ever owned so glad to finally get rid after 18months ….. avoid big time.

@narmypara100

3 ай бұрын

@@Rossy_moin hi Paul mate what was it ? The disgusting ride the bumping and clunking . Mines got worse I've opened a case at head office VW ..took it to qwik fit and they diagnosed it with left side front defective shocker and faulty bottom arm bush .top mount on suspension ..took the report to VW they denied it as they say qwikfit aren't qualified yet they are mot station lol I had to MOT a brand new fking car ..to get to the bottom of it after 9 trips to vw and them saying they couldn't visually see anything 🤣never again I'm trying to cancel the car contract and fk them off and get a BMW

@Rossy_moin

3 ай бұрын

Back to VW around 7-8 times, needed new steering wheel which took about 3 months, dropped a cylinder in first year, on the back of a tow truck in first year, cruise control would not work, rear tyre sensor stuffed from new which vw would not admit (said it was a puncture but I’ve never had a puncture that increases in pressure???) centre screen blank around 30% of the time, up volume button not working, there’s more but I honestly can’t be assed. So glad to get rid as VW Christchurch NZ are poor in my opinion (salesman was amazing) office staff even sent me personal information from another client by mistake. Funny how they’ve ditched the amazing haptic buttons if they were so revolutionary in the new 24 model, long way behind other car brands nowadays 😂😂😂

Sounds like it’s not exactly a comfy car to drive. CX-5 might stay on my option list.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't describe the ride as comfortable, no. Focussed and disciplined, but ultimately stiff at low speed. That's the trade-off to get brilliant handling in a high-riding SUV, it seems. Golf R wagon does suppleness better … but you can't get a Golf R wagon easily!

No spare wheel is a killer for me. You may think it is no big deal until you get a flat/damaged tyre and those 21" will get slashed/ ripped on Aussie roads. promise

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

It's a shame it doesn't have it, especially when the smaller T-Roc R Grid Edition at least manages to get a space-saver in.

@ADayInTheLifeOfJames

Жыл бұрын

Fact 💯

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

I really wish car manufactures would stop that stupid trend.

SHOULD HAVE THE Audi RS3 Engine/Gearbox and 400BHP, Then it would be an Extremely Nice Car [OH and the RS3 Steering wheel].

Prices are RIDICULOUS

Perfectly fine with my 2022 Tiguan AWD 4 motion for a third of the price 🤣

Buy now and modified it later 😅

Tiguan AAAh ??!! couldn't continue watching,

My major issue with these is the interior simply isn't as nice or as roomy as the Kodiaq. Not a fan of the material on the seats (I usually like material over leather) and no ventilated seats. The Kodiaq RS might have less power but it does seem to be a better option, although $70k for a Kodiaq isn't appealing.

@krane15

11 ай бұрын

Asked and answered. The materials and appointment are said to have improved with the 2024 update.

Save 17k, get cx5 turbo or cx60 soon instead You wont experiencing laggy n faulty infotainment that VW infamous for

To be honest, no matter what car is, can't really enjoy the power unless your speeding or track it to a race course every weekend.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

I dunno. We are still fortunate to have some brilliant, technical driving roads in this part of Australia with 100km/h speed limits, where you're still having to try hard even with 235kW to maintain that speed.

@dimsoneill

Жыл бұрын

FInd a good country road, and there is plenty of fun to be had with that power. With that wall of torque from the EA888 overtaking is safe and fast too.

I’m shocked that VW refuses to make a Tiguan R for the US market. They only want to sell boring cars over here.

My 2017 scirocco r has a higher quality interior just no digital cockpit. Those plastics look very cheap and scratchy

Tires are 63 p.s.i. 😮😮😮

Great price great vehicle great review

(2:02) A proper arse-tearing wheel? Does not sound like a nice feature to me!

Still manual seats 🤦🏽‍♂️

If you buy any VW R car, don't get it in boring grey please.

@chasingcars

Жыл бұрын

Lapiz blue! That said, I thought the deep black on the T-Roc R Grid Edition looked great (deep black is swapped for dolphin grey on the Tiguan R Grid)

70k for a Tiguan? What a joke

That interior...VW is now the European Toyota.

The shape of this car is outdated

suv can not be "sporty" It's heavy it's high and thursty.

Not once has a Tiguan seen a grid

Compared to the golf R that interior is outdated & hideous

Just looks cheap

boring and outdated designs unfortunately.

You don't need power seats you hardly ever use them useless item, don't even need power tail gate, another useless item 🖕🖕🖕

I don’t know how anyone owns a vag product without using an obdeleven to kill the stop start, door chimes as as you mention the fake shit sound. Had a golf r and lots of Audi stuff and it’s better then most for beeps and fake stuff but it’s way better all turned off and made to taste of ownership. Also Tom congrats on the growth of the channel, the hustle must be real! Some of your camera work and foggy mountains stuff makes me wish you did a music chill version with all though outtakes. Thanks for the effort and content your a bd sell out but it’s well balanced 🫰

@scollyutube

Жыл бұрын

These new ones are a bit more tricky to play with on OBD than the last lot. Locked down a bit harder.

@essellohbeebeewhy

Жыл бұрын

​@@scollyutube there's always someone who can do it somewhere! 🤣