VW has launched today the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line in UK. The British version of the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line is powered by either the 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel engine (with 140 PS or 170 PS) or the 2.0-litre TSI engine with 200 PS.
The Volkswagen Tiguan R Line comes with a new front splitter, a matt chrome grille, blistered wheel arches, 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. The UK version of the Volkswagen Tiguan R Line also comes with sill extensions, matt chrome highlights, a rear diffuser and a rear spoiler.
The Volkswagen Tiguan R Line price for the UK market starts at £24,635 pounds for the 2.0-litre 140 PS version and goes up to £26,305 for the 2.0-litre TSI model.
Volkswagen Press Release:
An aggressive new model is set to join the Tiguan range this summer with the introduction of the new R Line model promising stylish new body additions on the outside and greater comfort inside.
Designed and built by Volkswagen Individual, a separate engineering wing of Volkswagen established in 2003 and assigned to special projects including the Passat R36 and Touareg R50, the new
Tiguan R Line features significant visual changes over the standard Tiguan.
The basis for the new R Line is the Sport model added to which is a new body-colored front splitter sitting below the front bumper along with a unique matt chrome grille section. Blistered wheel arches surround new R Line 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels fitted with 255/40 tyros to lend the Tiguan a more purposeful stance. Next, a set of subtle body-color sill extensions complete with matt chrome highlights are fitted leading into the new rear bumper complete with a small diffuser element.
Finally, a small spoiler sits at the top of the rear window to complete the new look.
Inside the Tiguan R Line a new flat-bottomed multifunction steering wheel is joined by a set of contoured sports seats complete with ‘R’ logos. New R Line aluminum pedals and trim. Advanced 2Zone climate control is also fitted as standard in addition to the already comprehensive range of standard equipment fitted to the Sport model. This includes four airbags, automatic lights, front fog lights, rain sensors and sports suspension.
The new R Line model is available fitted with a range of efficient 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel engines in 140 PS and 170 PS outputs as well as a 2.0-litre TSI engine developing 200 PS. The Tiguan R Line can be specified with a choice of five colors; Candy White (pictured), Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Biscay Blue and Mountain Grey.
Sales of the new Tiguan R Line are due to start in June. Prices start at £24,635 for the 2.0-litre 140 PS model rising to £26,305 for the 2.0-litre TSI range-topping engine.
