It seems Volkswagen Malaysia has introduced a new Tiguan variant – the brochure and price list for the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI have popped up on its website.
The facelift model first landed in Malaysia in 2011 carrying a 210 PS/280 Nm 2.0 litre TSI, a seven-speed wet clutch DSG and 4Motion AWD driving all four wheels. This new Tiguan 1.4 TSI variant has a twin-charged EA111 1.4 litre four cylinder engine that sends 160 PS at 5,800 rpm and 240 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm to the front wheels only.
Yes, that’s the Mk6 Golf TSI‘s engine, but no dry-clutch seven-speed DSG here – you get a wet-clutch six-speed DSG instead. The SUV does the century sprint in 8.9 seconds before hitting a 198 km/h top speed, while start/stop and regenerative braking (the Tiguan 2.0 TSI doesn’t have them) lets it claim a combined fuel consumption of 7.1 litres per 100 km.
On the outside, you’ll notice the 1.4 TSI variant gets auto halogen headlamps, front fog lamps with static cornering lamps, plus 17-inch ‘Boston’ five-spoke alloys (Tiguan 2.0 TSI has 17-inch ‘New Orleans’ multi-spoke alloys) wrapped in 235/55 series tyres.
Interior features include Climatic semi-auto air-con, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, Radio RCD 310 (MP3, CD, AUX, eight speakers), rain-sensing windscreen wipers and Silver Metallic door trim.
The seats are trimmed in ‘Milan’ Alcantara (Tiguan 2.0 TSI has ‘Vienna’ leather), although the gear knob and steering wheel are leather-wrapped. Rear seats are split 60:40, feature an armrest, and can slide, recline and fold. Six airbags, ESC, Isofix, an anti-theft alarm and drowsiness detection are standard.
But that’s not all. An optional Tech Pack gives you lots of goodies – bi-xenon headlamps with LED DRLs, Bluetooth, Climatronic auto dual-zone air-con, cruise control, dynamic headlight range adjustment with bending lights, foldable wing mirrors with curb view (when you engage reverse), a ‘Premium’ multi-function display, a multi-function steering wheel, Park Distance Control with reverse camera, Radio RCD 510 (6.5-inch touch-screen) and a USB adaptor cable.
Fully imported (CBU), the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI is priced at RM178,888 nett (or RM179,608, OTR without insurance). The Tech Pack is a RM10k optional upgrade. A five-year warranty with unlimited mileage is offered, and Pure White, Reflex Silver, Titanium Beige, Pepper Grey and Toffee Brown body colours are available.
And guess what – this isn’t going to be the only VW Group SUV to be one-point-four-ed in Malaysia – we’ve spotted the Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI at JPJ!
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI highlight its competitive pricing at RM179,608 and emphasized benefits of the new wet clutch DSG gearbox, which owners consider more reliable than the problematic dry clutch. Many compare it favorably to rivals like Mazda CX5 and Peugeot 3008, citing VW's solid build quality, larger interior, and safety features. However, there are concerns about high cost, outdated design, and extensive issues related to VW’s after-sales service and maintenance costs, especially in Malaysia. Some critics suggest alternatives like Ford Kuga or Toyota for better reliability. Overall, while some appreciate the improvements, many remain skeptical about the value and long-term dependability given VW’s reputation for quality issues, with strong opinions that the model still appears expensive and somewhat outdated for its segment.