Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

[TheIntrepid]

Just three weeks after market introduction of the Tiguan, Volkswagen is presenting the sporty R-Line equipment packages for the new SUV at the Essen Motor Show. They consist of an interior package and an exterior package. Since R-Line equipment takes a dynamic approach, it is exclusively available on the Sport & Style version of the Tiguan.

A key visual feature of the new Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line: the "Omanyt" type alloy wheels. The 19 inch wheels are equipped with size 255/40 R19 tires. Moreover, the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is easy to recognize by a whole series of specific body modifications. Volkswagen design developed all body parts in parallel to overall vehicle development, and so it was possible to work them into the style on the new SUV in an especially homogeneous way.

Interior upgrades of the Tiguan "Plus" R-Line package include sport seats (front) with R-Line logo embossed in the headrests and "Monte Carlo" fabric design, multifunctional leather steering wheel, also with R-Line logo, and aluminum pedal caps. Leather sport seats are also offered as an option.

[S204STi]

So, bigger wheels/tires, and sporty body kit eh?  So much for "R".

[Submariner]

As far as body kits go, this one isn't bad.

[Eye of the Tiger]

So, is this a race car or something?

[CJ]

I like it quite a lot.

[TheIntrepid]

Do they offer the MT on these shores?

[SJ_GTI]

So, bigger wheels/tires, and sporty body kit eh?  So much for "R".

???

Its an "R-Line" Package. Just like BMW has an "M" package, MB has an "AMG" package, and Audi has an "S-Line" package. Its not the same thing as an R32/R36 in the same way a 335i with M-Package isn't an M3, an A4 with S-line package isn't S4, a C350 with AMG package isn't a C63 AMG.

Nothing new here whatsoever. Other then just not liking VW's and looking for a reason to "dis" them, I don't see the point of your post.

[SJ_GTI]

Do they offer the MT on these shores?

Its not offered on these shores at all as far as I know yet.

When it does go on sale it will have both a 6MT and traditional 6-Speed automatic (no DSG...supposedly a torque converter is better for towing).

[Raghavan]

It's OK.
Doesn't look as boring as the regular model.

[TheIntrepid]

Its not offered on these shores at all as far as I know yet.

When it does go on sale it will have both a 6MT and traditional 6-Speed automatic (no DSG...supposedly a torque converter is better for towing).

FWIW I was under the impression it was already on sale here.

[Tave]

I've been noticing the Tiguan more and more around here.

[thewizard16]

Looks nice. I can't tell from those pictures for sure if they fixed the unnatural looking bottom part of the grille though.