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  • Volkswagen Boosts Tiguan R-Line

    2014-Volkswagen-Tiguan-R-Line-THUMBVolkswagen 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
    2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
    2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

    Source: Volkswagen 

  • 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line – Pricing Announced

    2013-Volkswagen-Tiguan-R-Line-THUMB2013 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
    2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
    2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades

    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.

    The exterior R-Line package includes a new front front and rear bumpers painted in body colour, modified side skirts with Matt chrome inserts and an R-Line roof edge spoiler. There is also a a black textured rear diffuser, aluminium door sill plates with R-Line logo and another R-Line logo on the radiator grille.

    Last but not least, you can get a huge 19” Mallory alloy wheels painted in Sterling silver fitted with 255/40 tires.

    The exterior package costs €2 460, without the wheels of course.

    The interior R-Line package includes sport front seats, with lateral supports in San Remo microfibre fabric, head restraints with integrated R-Line logo and a multifunction steering wheel with aluminium accents and R-Line badge.

    The price of the interior package is a real bargain – €840.

    You can also order Vienna leather seats for €2 120, R-Design rear spoiler – €150 and Titan black roofliner – €180.

    Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades
    Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades
    Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades
    Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Underride Guard Set for the Volkswagen Tiguan

    The successful Volkswagen Tiguan stands for two words – Power and Wildness. The same words can describe the practical and visually enhancing underride guard set for the front and the rear that Volkswagen Accessories are now offering us. An underride guard variant is also available for those who have already selected aerodynamics products or the R-Line for their Tiguan. (more…)

  • Imposing New R Line Model Joins The Tiguan Range

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    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. (more…)