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
In order to get all your money, Volkswagen has announced a number of nice R-Line accessories for the 2012 Tiguan. The manufacturer assumed that the most successful SUV on the German market will need some upgrades both for exterior and interior.
