Volkswagen's supply strong for T-Roc, but 4Motion availability set to impact orders

Volkswagen has detailed its second quarter supplies, with R-division models such as the Golf R and Golf R wagon set to have orders paused for the foreseeable future due to a components shortage.

Dealer stock of the Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace remains solid, although availability of VW’s 4Motion system will restrict supply of the 132TSI, 147TDI and 162TSI Tiguan variants from the second quarter onwards, with orders being paused until further notice.

At the time of writing, VW says there are 3572 units of these Tiguan variants in Australian dealerships, with the 132TSI currently selling for $49,990 drive-away.

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2022 Tiguan Allspace Life 110TSI

Improved production for Australian Tiguan R models has resulted in more deliveries, but new orders have also been paused due to strong demand and these ongoing component issues.

Non-4Motion variants, such as the Tiguan 110TSI Life, will see improved supply going forward, while ample stock remains on T-Roc Style and R-Line models. Volkswagen says there are more than 1200 orders for the T-Roc R SUV currently being fulfilled, while 4313 units of other T-Roc variants are available across Australia.

“Volkswagen is in a strong position for Tiguan 132TSI, Tiguan 162TSI Monochrome and Tiguan Allspace Adventure deliveries in the first quarter of this year, before 4Motion deliveries are impacted in the second quarter,” said Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Director, Michal Szeniecki.

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2023 T-Roc R

“It became increasingly important to balance this with improved Tiguan 110TSI Life and Tiguan R supply. The 1000 Tiguan R orders will be assisted by this, while additional T-Roc and T-Roc R stock will help balance continuing restrictions on Golf.”

In December 2022, Volkswagen launched its ownership portal, which allowed customers to stay informed on the whereabouts and expected delivery time of their purchase.

As of February 2023, Price My Car indicates the average wait time for a Volkswagen is currently 136 days, which is down from an August 2022 peak of 213 days. Prior to the March 2020 outbreak of COVID-19, the average waiting period was approximately 41 days.