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The new Volkswagen Tiguan
compact 4x4 is set to go on sale
in February powered by a choice
of advanced new TSI petrol and
common rail diesel engines.
Just ahead of its arrival in
the UK Volkswagen Individual has
unveiled the Tiguan R-Line
design study at the Essen Motor
Show – a subtly aggressive
styling exercise demonstrating
the potential for a
range-topping Tiguan.
Established in 2003 and based in
Wolfsburg, Individual is an
engineering department wholly
owned by Volkswagen and is
responsible for special projects
including the Golf R32 and the
BlueMotion range of vehicles.
Individual’s influence on the
Tiguan R-Line extends to a set
of 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, a
unique set of front and rear
bumpers, subtle wheel arch
extensions and colour-coded
sills. The grille section is
also new and features a pair of
split chrome bars.
Inside the R-Line adds to the
Tiguan’s already extensive list
of standard equipment. Unique
sports seats and a flat bottomed
multifunction steering wheel
distinguish the R-Line from the
conventional vehicle.
The standard Tiguan goes on sale
in the UK in February powered
initially by a choice of 150 PS
TSI petrol and 140 PS, common
rail, TDI diesel engines. In
summer 2008 these will be joined
by a new 170 PS TDI engine and a
range-topping 200 PS TSI
variant. All Tiguans feature
the advanced Haldex 4MOTION
all-wheel drive system.
The R-Line model is likely to be
sold in the UK as the new
range-topping trim level similar
to the popular Altitude line-up
currently applied to the Touareg
model. Prices for the standard
Tiguan are set to start at
£19,370 RRP on the road for the
entry-level 1.4-litre TSI before
rising to £23,750 for the
2.0-litre TDI model equipped
with a six-speed Tiptronic
gearbox. |
