[differential]

Originally Posted by BalaSNKL

Are they specifically designed by car models or just universal fits?

The 3M mats come as a roll. They are measured and cut according to size. And they are charged per square foot. This is the one that’s commonly called the noodles mat. I kind of like it. Holds dust and debris and even spilt liquids. And easy to clean and hose down. And they have a choice of colours. Some people don’t prefer it much.

Car invoiced. And ready for registration on Monday.

Will plan for delivery either on Monday or Tuesday.

How are the Hankook tyres that come with the car?

The new Kodiaq comes with MRF MARKUS tyres. Looks like their premium SUV tyre.

[R_R]

As I am looking for my next SUV, I am realizing that Tiguan has one advantage, by default. Best as I can tell, there is no other petrol AWD/4x4 below this, price-wise, outside the Mahindra Thar. Of course, the Thar is not for most people (certainly not for me). The Mitsubishi Outlander is one alternative, but they appear to have been discontinued, and no indication if they'll bring the new one to India. The next-gen Hyundai Tucson, well, we'll have to wait and see, but the petrol engine version in India may not get the AWD. The last-gen Tucson that Hyundai continues to sell in India gets AWD only with the diesel engine, and the new gen that Hyundai sells in Nepal is also the same: AWD only with diesel engine. So, its a bit weird, but for those in the NCR, who don't want to plonk down 35+ Lakhs on a diesel because of the ten year rule, will either have buy a non-AWD SUV (which, in my opinion, doesn't really qualify as an SUV!), or settle for the Tiguan as the cheapest petrol+AWD combine!

Curious though: why do manufacturers in India give AWD mostly only in diesel now? What is the marketing calculation here? What is the logic for assuming that buyers opting for petrol are unlikely to want AWD/4x4? Also, this seems a recent trend: we had in India the Suzuki GV (I love mine!!), Honda CRV etc. until recently.

[Jangra]

Originally Posted by EaurougeatSpa

Any update on your delivery? How are you going about the insurance?

SA is very sure it will be sometime between 3-5 weeks. About yours?

But, now I am thinking again. Like I mentioned before that wait time is not so easy, while I love the Tiguan especially in White, I'm also considering other options but haven't finalized. More to come on that.

[urban legend]

I am planning to change my tyres to either Michelin or Bridgestone upon delivery. I want to keep the same size and profile and the same alloys too.
My sales advisor is not able to clarify whether this will affect the warranty.
I wrote an email to the Volkswagen customer care but they haven’t replied too.
Can anyone clarify whether changing the tyre brand without changing the size will cause any issues in the warranty ? Especially with the DSG in mind.

[Jangra]

Originally Posted by urban legend

Can anyone clarify whether changing the tyre brand without changing the size will cause any issues in the warranty ? Especially with the DSG in mind.

Absolutely not. I changed the tires on my Vento on day 1 of delivery and it never voided the warranty. But unless you have experience of serious issues with Hankook, why change them?

[differential]

Changing the brand of tyres will not void warranty unless the sizes are also off and change the total tyre rolling diameter Significantly. Due to this some cars might have issues with ABS sensors or might have increase load on suspension components. In that case the warranty might be questionable.

We don’t have a wide choice of tyres in the stock size. And the stock rim width is relatively narrow to accommodate wider tyres. Michelin has the primacy and latitude sport series, Pirelli scorpion, now the MRF Markus. Any other tyres available in the stock size?

I personally don’t have a huge liking for the Hankooks as a brand because they were stock on the Octavia vrs and they were not at all good. Hopefully these are a different series of Hankooks. The new A4 comes with Audi approved Hankooks. I don’t know if it’s real thing “Audi approved”, but the tyres have some sort of markings I believe. Those tyres seem to be good.

And another thing to be considered is the cost of replacement. Replacement tyres cost around 18-20k a piece and the buy back for the Hankooks would also be low. I for one have decided to stick on with the Hankooks for sometime. For people planning to tour with this car, getting a 5th full size alloy with a new tyre would be worthwhile.

[R_R]

Originally Posted by differential

For people planning to tour with this car, getting a 5th full size alloy with a new tyre would be worthwhile.

In addition to the temporary space-saver spare tire? Wouldn't that take up a lot of trunk space? Or is there some other solution?

[differential]

Originally Posted by R_R

In addition to the temporary space-saver spare tire? Wouldn't that take up a lot of trunk space? Or is there some other solution?

Tye 5th wheel would be instead of the space saver. The boot floor of the Tiguan has 2 positions. The higher level permits the full sized wheel to be placed in the wheel well. The lower level liberates 2-3 inches of vertical boot space.

[EaurougeatSpa]

Originally Posted by differential

Changing the brand of tyres will not void warranty unless the sizes are also off and change the total tyre rolling diameter Significantly. Due to this some cars might have issues with ABS sensors or might have increase load on suspension components. In that case the warranty might be questionable.

We don’t have a wide choice of tyres in the stock size. And the stock rim width is relatively narrow to accommodate wider tyres. Michelin has the primacy and latitude sport series, Pirelli scorpion, now the MRF Markus. Any other tyres available in the stock size?

I personally don’t have a huge liking for the Hankooks as a brand because they were stock on the Octavia vrs and they were not at all good. Hopefully these are a different series of Hankooks. The new A4 comes with Audi approved Hankooks. I don’t know if it’s real thing “Audi approved”, but the tyres have some sort of markings I believe. Those tyres seem to be good.

And another thing to be considered is the cost of replacement. Replacement tyres cost around 18-20k a piece and the buy back for the Hankooks would also be low. I for one have decided to stick on with the Hankooks for sometime. For people planning to tour with this car, getting a 5th full size alloy with a new tyre would be worthwhile.

This is a really good suggestion

[Hayek]

Originally Posted by urban legend

I am planning to change my tyres to either Michelin or Bridgestone upon delivery. I want to keep the same size and profile and the same alloys too.

As others have said, it will not void the warranty. But why would you shift from the Hankook SUV tyres to Bridgestone? In my experience, Bridgestone tyres sold in India are locally made and decidedly mediocre. Hankook (unlike Kumho) is a high end Korean brand - to my mind, these are as good as any OEM tyres you are likely to get. Based on nearly one year’s experience with my Allspace, they are definitely much better than the Goodyears my Superb came with, even if probably inferior to Michelins.

[urban legend]

Originally Posted by Hayek

As others have said, it will not void the warranty. But why would you shift from the Hankook SUV tyres to Bridgestone? In my experience, Bridgestone tyres sold in India are locally made and decidedly mediocre. Hankook (unlike Kumho) is a high end Korean brand - to my mind, these are as good as any OEM tyres you are likely to get. Based on nearly one year’s experience with my Allspace, they are definitely much better than the Goodyears my Superb came with, even if probably inferior to Michelins.

I was actually planning to shift to Michelin. I have used Michelins for both my cars for the past 10 years and am quite satisfied with the grip and low road noise.
But as you say if the hankooks are good enough I ll stick with them.
Thanks

[achyutaghosh]

Originally Posted by R_R

the Tiguan as the cheapest petrol+AWD combine!

Curious though: why do manufacturers in India give AWD mostly only in diesel now? What is the marketing calculation here? What is the logic for assuming that buyers opting for petrol are unlikely to want AWD/4x4? Also, this seems a recent trend: we had in India the Suzuki GV (I love mine!!), Honda CRV etc. until recently.

My question too- i was so hoping the XUV700 would offer AWD in petrol guise but even Mahindra disappointed, after raising expectations with the Thar petrol 4x4...so uptil 38 lakh onroad, there is no option other than Thar. Such a huge market opportunity gone abegging

Maybe the 5 door Thar will be the one to look out for . Even new Scorpio may not have 4x4 in petrol. Btw think the CRV had AWD only on the diesel.

[differential]

Finally the car came home today!

Took delivery this evening. Went to the temple for a customary Pooja. And went out for dinner.

Then it was a post dinner 50km drive to get a feel of the car. It was a very pleasant and quiet drive. The car feels solid and cocoons you from the outside world.

Early impressions - very happy with the car.

[EaurougeatSpa]

Originally Posted by differential

Finally the car came home today!

Took delivery this evening. Went to the temple for a customary Pooja. And went out for dinner.

Then it was a post dinner 50km drive to get a feel of the car. It was a very pleasant and quiet drive. The car feels solid and cocoons you from the outside world.

Early impressions - very happy with the car.

Congratulations and many motoring miles!
Any final additions before delivery?

[differential]

Originally Posted by EaurougeatSpa

Congratulations and many motoring miles!
Any final additions before delivery?

Thanks. No additions at all. I don’t think I’m going to add anything other than floor mats for the time being. Need to put in more km and figure out what I need. The main one on my wish list is the black pack and choke delete. Just wondering how it’s possible to do.