A proper send-off to the current Tiguan - the Tiguan TDi-R

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura) 06/29/2014 at 23:06 • Filed to: None

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So the Tiguan will be replaced with a new version in the next 1-2 years. That being said, Volkswagen needs something special to send off the unexpected near-lux juggernaut. And I have just the idea. VW has never offered the Tiguan in America with a diesel engine, and this would be the perfect time.

However, this is no time to keep it sane. What the Tiguan needs is an R model and TDI, all in one. The idea? Let's drop the 3.0 Diesel V6 from the Touareg under the hood, hooked up to a high strength manual or the 8DSG out of the Touareg. 4Motion is mandatory of course, and the ride select controls from the Mk7 GTI.

I want this to happen. Keep it under 45k and it could be a monster success for VW, and on a larger scale Diesel, in America. Come on VW. I believe in you.

BJ > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 06/29/2014 at 23:31

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I like it. I wonder about the handling, though, with such a motor up front...

BJ > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 06/29/2014 at 23:34

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I sent the idea to VW USA, couldn't hurt to ask, right?

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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > BJ 06/29/2014 at 23:36

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You're the man :D

And if they set it far enough back in the bay, it might work better.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > BJ 06/29/2014 at 23:52

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Let me know if you hear anything back