Tag: 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Volkswagen Boosts Tiguan R-Line

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is the range-topping specification in the Tiguan family. The German automaker decided to boost the specification of the line-up and is adding satellite navigation as standard. In fact, the model has been the fifth best-selling one in Volkswagen’s family of vehicles. And with this change in the R-Line, the company is ensuring that it will continue to be appealing to customers that search for a genuine 4×4, comfort and safety in one place.

Tiguan R-Line is positioned above the Match trim. It runs on 18-inch wheels and features sports suspension, bi-xenon headlights, an R-Line styling pack. The latter comprises of unique bumpers, side skirts and badging. There are also bespoke interior features including sport seats with R-Line logo, black roof lining and upholstery upgrade.

The aforementioned features come on the top of the Match specification that has been already equipped with RNS 315 colour touchscreen satellite navigation system and Bluetooth, MDI media interface with leads for iPhone and USB, CD/DVD player, SD card provision, DAB digital radio and Park Assist. There is also a leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel and gear lever, along with standard 2Zone climate control and folding picnic tables on the back of the front seats.

On all Tiguans the rear seats split 60:40 and can be moved lengthways, thus ensuring up to 16 cm additional luggage space or legroom. The backrest angle can be adjusted by 23 degrees. There is also the option of folding the rear seats in order to increase luggage capacity from 470 to 1,510 litres. The front passenger seat backrest can also be folded forwards, to create a load space that is up to 2.5 metres long.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line emissions and combined fuel economy:

Engine	CO2, g/km	Combined mpg
2.0-litre TSI 210 PS 4MOTION 6 spd man	199	33.2
2.0-litre TSI 210 PS 4MOTION 7 spd DSG	199	32.8
2.0-litre TDI BMT 140 PS 4MOTION 6 spd man	150	47.9
2.0-litre TDI BMT 140 PS 4MOTION 7 spd DSG	158	47.1
2.0-litre TDI BMT 177 PS 4MOTION 6 spd man	151	50.4
2.0-litre TDI BMT 177 PS 4MOTION 7 spd DSG	159	47.1

Source: Volkswagen

October 1, 2014

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line – Pricing Announced

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is the new trim level which joins the Tiguan line-up with unique features and sportier styling. The new model is based on the SE modification bud adds some significant features.

For instance, such are the bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels, painted in Sterling Silver with black wheelarch extensions, body-coloured unique front and rear ‘R’ design bumpers and rear spoiler, an R-Line logo on the front grille and aluminium front door sills with R-Line logo.

Furthermore, the new Volkswagen model has an improved interior environment. Inside, the front sport seats are in two-tone upholstery. In addition, there can also be seen the R-Line logo on the front head restraints, leather multifunction steering wheel with aluminium inlay and R-Line logo and stainless steel pedals.

More importantly, the R-Line is available with Tiguan’s three most powerful engines: the 2.0-litre TSI with 210 hp (155 kW) and 4MOTION four-wheel drive, the 2.0-litre common rail TDI engine with either 140 hp (103 kW) or 170 hp (125 kW) and 4MOTION.

No matter the engine choice, the vehicle is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as a standard. Carbon dioxide emissions for all models are under 200 g/km.

2013 Tiguan R-Line Pricing:

Model	Engine	CO2, g/km	Combined mpg	ABI insurance group	Price, £ RRP OTR
R-Line	2.0-litre TSI 210 PS 6 spd manual	199	33.2	22E	28,435
R-Line	2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BlueMotion Technology 6 spd manual	150	48.7	18E	28,020
R-Line	2.0-litre TDI 170 PS 6 spd manual	158	47.1	20E	28,700

Source: Volkswagen

October 4, 2012