Why is VW pushing the Tiguan as the "Only compact SUV with a standard turbo engine"?

[Hyperlite]

I've seen the ads all over the place lately...TV, banner ads...has VW never heard of the Acura RDX? http://www.vw.com/tiguan/en/us/

Nevermind the fact that it starts 10k more, this just seems like blatent false advertising to me.

 

[NutBucket]

Apparently the RDX isn't a compact SUV....

 

[punjabiplaya]

never trust ze germans

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Doesn't the CX-7 come with a turbo 4? I always wondered about that ad, haha.

 

[NutBucket]

Indeed you are right! Forgot about that. But the CX-7 isn't compact IIRC. Its more of a mid-size. The Tribute would be a compact.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

They're probably considering the RDX as a "luxury compact" or some other bullshit like that. The Tiggy is a decent cute-ute, its just a bit expensive for what it is. In CA it seems to have replaced the X3 as the sorority girls car of choice.

 

[compman25]

Why is VW the only one not to know how to play slug bug? It's not slug chrysler vw van.

 

[Excelsior]

The rdx is a good bit bigger than the Tiguan. 6" longer, 2.5" wider, 300lb heavier. I suppose it is Acura's compact SUV but it isn't quite as small as the CR-V even.

"its just a bit expensive for what it is."

And so is the RDX.

 

[phreaqe]

Why is VW the only one not to know how to play slug bug? It's not slug chrysler vw van.

that's my biggest annoyance. they took a good childhood game and turned it into a marketing scheme, and they didnt even get the name or game right. its not "Punch Dub" its "Slug Bug" and its only applies to the Beetles not to the entire VW lineup....

 

[PricklyPete]

that's my biggest annoyance. they took a good childhood game and turned it into a marketing scheme, and they didnt even get the name or game right. its not "Punch Dub" its "Slug Bug" and its only applies to the Beetles not to the entire VW lineup....

It was always "Punch Bug" in these parts...and it only applied to Beetles.

 

[phreaqe]

It was always "Punch Bug" in these parts...and it only applied to Beetles.

i'll give you that. "punch bug" was considered acceptable, but it was mainly known as "slug bug" for us at least. the most critical part was that is only applied to the beetles not the whole lineup.

 

[BW86]

wtf is slug bug

 

[PricklyPete]

Nevermind the fact that it starts 10k more, this just seems like blatent false advertising to me.

Starts 10k more than what?

 

[radioouman]

I don't think that the RDX has a turbo available anymore.

 

[coxmaster]

I don't think that the RDX has a turbo available anymore.

No, the turbo 4-Cyl is still standard on the RDX.


As others said, they probably are saying the RDX isnt a compact SUV.. Welcome to bullshit car marketing; everyone does it

 

[Hyperlite]

Starts 10k more than what?

RDX starts at 32k, Tiguan @ 22k.

 

[PricklyPete]

RDX starts at 32k, Tiguan @ 22k.

sorry...reading comprehension fail today. I was thinking you were saying that the Tiguan was 10K more the RDX.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Forester XT is significantly faster then Tiguan. Yes, it's not a "base trim", but still, even with the turbo, the subie is less expensive. (as well as faster)

http://www.truedelta.com/comparisons301/Tiguan-vs-Forester-price-comparison.php?session_code=

 

[StageLeft]

Forester XT is significantly faster then Tiguan. Yes, it's not a "base trim", but still, even with the turbo, the subie is less expensive. (as well as faster)

http://www.truedelta.com/comparisons301/Tiguan-vs-Forester-price-comparison.php?session_code=

It looks worse, though. And considering you'll actually be driving it instead of getting carted around in the dealership shuttle from the VW constantly getting repaired, people WILL see you in the car I'd get the Subaru, though. However, I bet the VW does drive nicer.

 

[hanoverphist]

i'll give you that. "punch bug" was considered acceptable, but it was mainly known as "slug bug" for us at least. the most critical part was that is only applied to the beetles not the whole lineup.

yaa that pissed me off too when i saw the commercials. my kids and i have expanded the game to include "whack cadillac" and "bruiser cruiser". and "DODGE!" is still a fun one.

 

[Murloc]

german cars are just the best cars anyway, so it doesn't really matters.

 

[nakedfrog]

i'll give you that. "punch bug" was considered acceptable, but it was mainly known as "slug bug" for us at least. the most critical part was that is only applied to the beetles not the whole lineup.

A VW Bus counted as two punches for us.

 

[nakedfrog]

Forester XT is significantly faster then Tiguan. Yes, it's not a "base trim", but still, even with the turbo, the subie is less expensive. (as well as faster)

http://www.truedelta.com/comparisons301/Tiguan-vs-Forester-price-comparison.php?session_code=

$1,800 for the navigation system? Is that some kind of sick joke?

 

[PricklyPete]

$1,800 for the navigation system? Is that some kind of sick joke?

They get more expensive than that.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

$1,800 for the navigation system? Is that some kind of sick joke?

Thats par to the norm, I think iDrive is like a 2.5-3k option pack? I think AudiNav is like 2k or something I forget. The navi in my Jetta was a 1500 option