VW has unveiled a new R-Line version of the 2013 Tiguan in Europe.
VW has unveiled a new R-Line version of the 2013 Tiguan in Europe. The new Tiguan R-Line is based on the SE trim level, and adds bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels, painted in Sterling Silver with black wheelarch extensions, body-colored 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. Inside, the theme continues with front sport seats and two-tone upholstery, R-Line logo on the front head restraints, leather multifunction steering wheel with aluminium inlay and R-Line logo and stainless steel pedals.
The R-Line is available with the Tiguan’s three most powerful engines. These are the 2.0-liter TSI with 207 horsepower and 4MOTION four-wheel drive, plus Volkswagen‘s popular 2.0-liter common rail TDI engine with either 138 or 168 horsepoewr and 4MOTION. All R-Line models come with a standard six-speed manual gearbox.
On the road prices start at £28,020 for the R-Line with the 138 horsepower diesel. There is a £680 premium for the 168-hp diesel, with the gas model costing £28,435.