The much-anticipated Volkswagen Tiguan R Line has finally been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 48.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Brought via the CBU route, the flagship R Line will be offered in limited quantities. Bookings for the SUV are already underway.
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line – Exterior
Based on the new-generation version, the Tiguan R Line looks different from the outgoing model. It features sleeker LED headlamps with a connected LED strip and a massive mesh-pattern air dam with a chromed lip, giving it a premium and sporty appearance.
From the sides, the Tiguan R-Line comes with 19-inch “Coventry” alloy wheels with diamond-turned surfaces. Instead of cladding, it gets a body-coloured side skid plate, offering protection during off-road and on uneven surfaces.
The rear will remind you of the Taigun, featuring a large connected LED lamp with a smoked effect, black finish on the lower side of the bumper with chrome treatment and a roof spoiler up above.
Volkswagen offers the Tiguan R-Line in six monotone colours: Persimmon Red Metallic, Nightshade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect, Cipressiono Green Metallic, and Oyster Silver Metallic. Head here to see their images.
Interior and Features
Inside, the Tiguan R Line features a layered dashboard, with a 12.3-inch floating infotainment taking the centre stage. It also gets blue-colored stitchings on the dashboard and sport seats for added appeal. Additionally, there are ‘R-Line’ inserts on the front seats and an illuminated ‘R’ logo on the dashboard.
The other notable bits and features include front sport seats with massage function and lumbar support, a fully digital driver’s display, dual wireless chargers, a panoramic sunroof, a heads-up display (HUD), electrically adjustable heated & ventilated seats, three-zone climate control, 30-colour ambient lighting, and much more. It also gets Park Assist Plus, along with park distance control, which enables the SUV to automatically look for suitable parking spaces and park the vehicle by itself.
For passenger safety, the SUV gets nine airbags, ABS, hill start & descent assist, a tire pressure monitoring system, electronic parking brake and a level-2 ADAS suite.
What Powers The Tiguan R Line?
Powering the Tiguan R Line is a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 204 PS of max power and 320 Nm of peak torque, permitting the SUV to complete the century sprint in just 7.1 seconds before attaining a top speed of 229 kmph. Power is transmitted to wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system.
Rivals
In the premium mid-size SUV segment, the Tiguan R Line locks horns with the Hyundai Tucson and Citroen C5 Aircross.