Volkswagen: Even more steam for the bestseller
DYNAMICS IS EVERYTHING A Tiguan rolled off the production line every 35 seconds last year - a new record for the series. Worldwide. Now the Wolfsburg-based company is expanding the model family, which is popular in Switzerland, with the addition of the sporty R. With the Tiguan, VW is delighting customers in all markets. The model is now even more attractive in the new variant [...]
With the Tiguan, VW is delighting customers in all markets. The model is now even more attractive in the new Tiguan R variant. Maximum torque of 420 Nm and peak output of 320 hp enable the car to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds with Launch Control as standard.
The revised all-wheel drive simultaneously ensures optimum traction and the best agility with a large safety reserve. Power is transmitted via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Noble exterior mirror caps in matte chrome
From the outside, the new model is recognizable by its R-design bumpers with high-gloss black or body-color aerodynamic elements and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The exterior mirror caps are in matte chrome, while the diffuser and wheel arch extensions are in black.
Inside, the Tiguan R is distinguished from the base models by the sports seats with integrated headrests and the R logo. The individualized digital cockpit with integrated laptimer is also special.
Standard lowering and variable damping
The extended R equipment includes an 18-inch brake system with blue brake calipers, a suspension lowered by ten millimeters with variable damping and the particularly sporty R driving mode.
Large paddle shifters also allow manual gear changes. A titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic (3760 francs) and 21-inch "Estoril" wheels (820 francs) are optionally available. The Tiguan R costs 66,650 francs.
