VW Tiguan: Answer to India's need for a 15lac SUV?

Mpower · 30th July 2008, 17:47

I think this will come in as a CBU anywhere from 28 to 32 lakhs depending on kit.

babhishek · 2nd August 2008, 15:16

autobild mag july 2008 says 18 lacs estimated....

.anshuman · 2nd August 2008, 15:20

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Originally Posted by babhishek

autobild mag july 2008 says 18 lacs estimated....

Just read about tiguan in new cars section in autobild august 17issue2008 ,the expected price here is 25lakhs.They say its coming with a 1968cc 140bhp diesel,with 0-100 figure of 10.5secs and topspeed 186kmph.

babhishek · 4th August 2008, 12:10

damn, the next issue will quote it at 30 lacs, IMO the way estimated prices change every month!

spawnofsatan · 4th August 2008, 12:32

Its quite ridiculous how the prices are so high.

As far as size goes, it it as large as the RAV4?

AbhiJ · 4th August 2008, 12:56

In most online reviews, Tiguan is rated about as good or only slightly better than CR-V.

Hence, pricing it over 20-22 lacs might not be such a good idea...

There is only a limit to how much premium a German can command over a Japanese...

srishiva · 4th August 2008, 13:25

I think Tiguan is a good off roader than other crossovers.

abhi1309 · 4th August 2008, 13:47

I had seen one on road here in Pune in black, possibly an imported one. It looks excellent, really classy and elegant. Clean lines and an understated design...It should sell well if it comes inexpensive...but I reckon, it will be priced as much as the passat if not less. They can just put any price and people start buying. Look at X3, how do they even decide the pricing?

VW is a premium brand in India, even Skoda is. The markets are different all over the world.

.anshuman · 4th August 2008, 14:02

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Originally Posted by srishiva

I think Tiguan is a good off roader than other crossovers.

Yes tiguan is better than most softroaders offroad ,see this video

YouTube - motorvision tiguan teil 1

Steeroid · 4th August 2008, 14:10

I think 25-30 lakhs is a realistic price, especially if you were to take the Jetta's pricing as a sort of indicator.

Someone needs to edit the title of this thread - 15 lakhs belongs to the realm of fantasy. This is definitely not the right answer - Failed!

GTO · 4th August 2008, 16:14

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I think 25-30 lakhs is a realistic price, especially if you were to take the Jetta's pricing as a sort of indicator.

+1 to that. Seeing how they have priced the Jetta & the Passat, fat chance of the Tiguan having a price tag of 15 lakhs. 23 lakhs OTR at the minimum.

aaggoswami · 14th November 2008, 08:33

VW Tiguan is now available also as Front Wheel Drive.
Source :
VW Tiguan Gets Front Wheel Drive Option (DE) - worldcarfans

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Volkswagen in Germany has announced that the Tiguan is now available in front-wheel-drive as well. Tiguan's base model Trend & Fun, will offer FWD option to run with its TSI and TDI engine options. A maximum trailer load of 2,000kg is still possible even with this new drive system. The 1.4 TSI petrol engine produces 110kW/ 150hp and meets the strict EU 5 emissions standards, with an average 7.4 litres per 100km of recorded economy on the EU cycle.

On the other side of the spectrum is a 2.0 TDI turbo diesel engine producing 103kW/ 140hp and pulling power measured at 320Nm, and available at a lowly 1,750rpm. The TDI posts an average of 5.9 litres per 100km. That 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun can be financed via Volkswagen Bank at €275 a month from a 20 percent deposit over 36 months.

rawnak · 14th November 2008, 10:36

+1 , definetly 20+ since looks would be good, VW brand name, from video
looks good offroad capability, german engineering

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Originally Posted by GTO

+1 to that. Seeing how they have priced the Jetta & the Passat, fat chance of the Tiguan having a price tag of 15 lakhs. 23 lakhs OTR at the minimum.

Brabus E V12 · 18th November 2008, 02:10

There is no way that VW is going to price this anything below 25Lakhs.. We all prayed the same 15 Lakh thing for the Pajero...

theMAG · 18th November 2008, 03:45

We can safely assume that only Indian companies can offer SUVs within that price range.

30th July 2008, 17:47	#16
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	I think this will come in as a CBU anywhere from 28 to 32 lakhs depending on kit.
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babhishek BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 328 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	autobild mag july 2008 says 18 lacs estimated....
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babhishek BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KOLKATA Posts: 328 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	damn, the next issue will quote it at 30 lacs, IMO the way estimated prices change every month!
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spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Its quite ridiculous how the prices are so high. As far as size goes, it it as large as the RAV4?
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AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 1,207 Times	In most online reviews, Tiguan is rated about as good or only slightly better than CR-V. Hence, pricing it over 20-22 lacs might not be such a good idea... There is only a limit to how much premium a German can command over a Japanese... Last edited by AbhiJ : 4th August 2008 at 12:57.
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	I think Tiguan is a good off roader than other crossovers.
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abhi1309 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 446 Thanked: 68 Times View My Garage	I had seen one on road here in Pune in black, possibly an imported one. It looks excellent, really classy and elegant. Clean lines and an understated design...It should sell well if it comes inexpensive...but I reckon, it will be priced as much as the passat if not less. They can just put any price and people start buying. Look at X3, how do they even decide the pricing? VW is a premium brand in India, even Skoda is. The markets are different all over the world.
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I think 25-30 lakhs is a realistic price, especially if you were to take the Jetta's pricing as a sort of indicator. Someone needs to edit the title of this thread - 15 lakhs belongs to the realm of fantasy. This is definitely not the right answer - Failed!
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Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	There is no way that VW is going to price this anything below 25Lakhs.. We all prayed the same 15 Lakh thing for the Pajero...
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	We can safely assume that only Indian companies can offer SUVs within that price range.
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