I have ordered one for delivery Feb 15. Attached are a few specs. It appears we will not be getting the new tweeked 180TDI engine or the drive train disengage!!!
Thanks for posting that Michael and congrats! Looks like a good deal and not a bad trade in either. Hey if you do get a full brochure from the dealer, can you post it here? Of course we will all want to see photos and maximum detail of the new egg when it arrives. Thanks!
Hi Michaeq003,
Just to let you know that we definitely will be getting the "tweaked" 180 TDI engine and the drive train disengage (coasting function) here in Australia. I have placed my order - deposit paid - for one and expect delivery in April. We will be getting a shipment in February, but for some unknown reason this first shipment will not include multiple options such as sun roof, tech pack and driver assistance pack if requested as a bundle.
We are getting different specs to USA and Europe, ie no 4x motion and will have the choice of 150TDI, 180TDI and the V8 TDI R Line. Also no Dynaudio for Australia.
I was not concerned about losing the 4 x motion option as I don't do any muscle off road stuff.
Rosco. Congrats on your order. The dealer in WA could not give me ANY info about the new model, let alone take an order for one! Totally hopeless!! Would you mind sharing a bit more about the spec you chose and what price?
As far as AdBlue, my understanding is that it will not be an inclusion in the Australian market at this time.
Price: I do not have an exact price, but told that VW has indicated there will be a minimal price movement from current model.
Dealers can take orders and I am aware of the build and delivery schedule.
My Order is: 7P62PJ VW Touareg V6 TDI 8 speed automatic
Paint: Pure White
Trim: Titanium Black
Factory Options: Technology Package, Driver Assistance Package (100l fuel tank), Panoramic Sunroof, Keyless Access with Push Button Start, Area View Camera System, 20" Masafi Wheels, Air Suspension & RNS850 Sat Nav System.
Final details will be at hand mid December and I will let you know those details soon after.
Quoted:
"For the new Touareg a new technology option package is on offer incorporating key desirable technology and convenience features. These features include • Keyless Access: keyless entry and starting system including starter button • Driver and front passenger seats with 3 position memory function • Side mirrors with memory function • 100 litre fuel tank • Area View, front, side and rear cameras to provide 360 degree exterior view"
I spoke to VAG Australia this morning and they said the 2015 Brochures were still a couple of weeks away. I am trying to confirm if I can order a technology pack for a 150TDI , not looking good at the moment.
Would not surprise me. Their website for the Touareg has for the last few week a single page stating to contact the dealer for more information about the new model.
Australia getting access to the 4xMotion version is dead!
Australia getting access to the 4xMotion version is dead! Spoke to VW last weekend and they confirmed such via an email from the Sydney corporate office. Continued discussions about ordering a production vehicle with required specifications similar to that shown on the UK and Germany websites but to no avail. Considering modern production procurement vehicles are now global its just doesn't make sense. I did ask if there was a restriction on VW corporate regional sales but no. Lease is up on our 2010 4xMotion and planned to purchase a new version considering the fun we have had on and off-road. But that now has evaporated.
I would not want the direct (sensor) version in any case. It adds unnecessary complexity. Indirect TPMS is what I am after. Was looking at the MY15 ABS controller in a VW dealer this morning and it did not look anything special, so it should hopefully be do-able.
Ideally I envisage being able to tell before a tyre goes flat, repair it with spagetti, Top it up with onboard compressor and avoid using comact spare.
Annoying if there is currently no VCDS tweak for blue motion. Doesn't mean it cant be done though. It is just a matter of working out how by trial and error.
Even better if we can work out how to swap the default to off instead of fully disabled as you suggested. Should be a fun challenge
Annoying if there is currently no VCDS tweak for blue motion. Doesn't mean it cant be done though. It is just a matter of working out how by trial and error.
When I got my MY12 Treg, I held the same optimism that you do - my fiddling with VCDS to find a fix to deal with stop/start resulted in me almost 'bricking' my Treg.
Luckily the VW software was smarter than me, and the problem I caused resolved itself over a 12 hour period. I don't know what I did ... all I know is that was the first and last time I tried to fiddle with stop/start coding. Other coding changes like tilting passenger side mirror in reverse gear are 'easy as'.
Actually unkydunky I jumped the gun a bit. I thought that I had successfully disabled Bluemotion with VCDS only for it to come back a few hours later. So my methodology is flawed. I had gone into the 05-Acc/Start Auth module and unchecked Start/stop function in the coding area. I briefly tested by taking the car on three separate drives, having removed the key and locked the car in between. SS stayed disabled. But when I drove it later in the day it was back again. So no cigar. But now that I have used the 150's S/S it is actually nowhere near as slow as my other petrol car & appears near instantaneous to get under way. Ta boot it also automatically disables itself when towing which we plan to do a lot of, so this is well thought out. NB glad I got the genuine VW tow pack for this. So maybe I will leave it active
Thanks nm2003. I have the 150 and very impressed so far. In no particular order. After 24 hours:
Even with the baby engine feels well powerful enough and has a decent note when you give it the fruit.
Heated front seats. Wow didn't expect that.
Few minor issues. When the turn signal are on, the indicator click or tick sound is barely audible. Wonder if there somewhere to increase its volume in VCDS? As there is no setting for it in the infotainment/settings.
The reversing camera is OK but not as sharp as the lowly Kia one. I would like to find away to activate the trailer docking guide I have seen on US models.
The Nav unit definitely has the SD slot along with appropriate WiFi hotspot menus in infotainment screen & instruction on use in the manual. I have not used it yet though so I cannot comment on if an in car sim will clash with a paired phone.
No Google services installed, whilst they are mentioned in the handbook. I hope to get them fitted in the next few weeks and will report back on how I go.
Also no DAB radio, so the RNS850 shows FM and AM only. If I press the Voice command button and say "dab" I get the response "this function is currently disabled".
So I am trying to ascertain if my RNS850 has the DAB function fitted and disabled or if the hardware is missing. I suspect the latter as VCDS says the radio is a basic one 4G1 035 053 J.
Also would like to find a away to remap the Voice command button on the steering wheel so it simply mutes all audio. It did this on my Golf 6 and was very convenient. Maybe VCDS can do this.
So far done a 300 kms and have another 200 to do this arvo.
Thanks for replying back to my queries.
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Looks like you will be a bit of a pioneer for the Aussie forum members, willing to go where no other Aussie has gone before, (ie. and figure out how we can get Google Services / Wifi Hotspot / DAB working).
Happy to read that you are enjoying going on long trips.
Looking forward to also going on long drives when mine arrives.
BTW, have you taken time off work to clock up so many kilometers, or are you lucky enough to be retired.
Interesting about the quality of the reversing camera. The Macan apparently also has less than perfect quality camera (according to the Porsche owners)
Maybe they had some left over Macan rear cameras and put them in the Touaregs and have upgraded to better quality cameras for the Macans.
All I noticed was the fuel flow was zero when coating downhill. Same as my Mk6 Golf. However later on when I was showing someone the car I duscovered the Coasting option in the MFD car menu. Box was unchecked so I guess it was inactive. Have now checked the box and will see what happens downhill.
That will be interesting to see on a long term basis - I wonder if saving a few extra ltr of fuel is worth it when you look at the cost of re-building the brakes?
Or maybe the new Touareg smarts have a 'coasting disable' mode for downhill runs where it senses the on-going use of brakes?
I kinda like the way the T3 drops down the gears when you take your foot off the gas going downhill - it saves the brakes and also keeps you in the right gear, especially good when towing the van...
From what I understand coasting is disabled as soon as the brakes, accelerator or gear change are touched. Also disabled when hitched and can be disabled via the touch screen menu.
So it should be a good thing if it works as designed and is seamless in operation.
Hey Loggers have you played much around with the navigation menu yet? Is the an option to enable traffic reports like the MK7 golfs have available (of which VW Australia state is not active). Would be interesting to know as the Audis have this feature available now.
Also what version mapping was provided with your vehicle?
Been through al the menus. I seem to recall that there is a traffic option in there. But when you press the Traffic button on the RNS850 facia it pops a Traffic unavailable message or similar. Will check the map version and report back.
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