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  • Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

    Volkswagen has introduced in Detroit the R-Line versions of the Tiguan and Touareg.

    The Tiguan R-Line is based on the SEL version and adds bespoke 19-inch Mallory alloys with low-profile all-season tires. It has body-colored side skirts with a chrome trim, an R-Line rear spoiler, wheel arch extensions, bi-xenon headlights with LED DRLs and a sports-tuned suspension.

    The interior cabin receives a "metallic-finish" dash and door trim, aluminum sport pedals, stainless steel R-Line scuff plates, black headliner and a flat-bottomed R-Line multi-function steering wheel. The Tiguan R-Line is available with a 10-channel, 400-watt amplifier with a rear subwoofer and 8 speakers.

    Volkswagen is selling the Tiguan R-Line with the 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and in either FWD or 4Motion AWD configurations.

    As for the Touareg, this is based on the Lux variant and is sold as standard with 4Motion and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It can be ordered with either a 3.6-liter VR6 gasoline engine or the more frugal 3.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel power unit. It also comes with a sport-tuned suspension, exclusive 20-inch alloys, LED taillights, new front bumper fascia and side skirts, along with oval dual exhaust tips.

    The interior is enhanced with an R-Line steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, stainless steel R-Line scuff plates and a high gloss / brushed aluminum trim for the center console, dashboard and doors.

    No word about pricing but we do know both models are set to go on sale in the third quarter of 2013.







    Blair
    Former Cars: '12 Fiat 500, '10 VW GTI, '05 Smart Fortwo, '96 VW Jetta GLX, '02 VW GTI 337.........

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    Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

    Both look WEAK!

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    • #3
      Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

      prefer the Touareg over the Tiguan, but wouldn't own either IMO.
      They both look very plain for a "R-Line" model, not worth the money...
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      • #4
        Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

        Agreed. Would rather own a base model Q5 over the R-line Tiguan anyday.
        Patryk
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        • #5
          Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

          Have you seen the standard Tiguan interior though, it sucks so bad, this is a BIG step forward! Slap on APR and away you go.
          KR
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          • #6
            Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

            i with they both looked a little more beefier and meaner looking, but oh well. i kinda like it, but like pat said, rather have the Q5

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            • #7
              Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

              Wow disappointed. Dislike! Not what I expected for a R Line
              ~Tracy~
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              • #8
                Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                Originally posted by VwSweetHeart View Post
                Wow disappointed. Dislike! Not what I expected for a R Line
                What exactly did you expect? They are exactly the same as the other R-line VW's that have been made!
                Derek

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                • #9
                  Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                  Um, is it me or are there only images of the Tiguan???
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                  • #10
                    Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                    Just you Rod. The first pic is a Tiguan, the next 2 are a Toureg
                    Patryk
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                    • #11
                      Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                      Originally posted by P Arkus View Post
                      Just you Rod. The first pic is a Tiguan, the next 2 are a Toureg
                      Thanks Pat!
                      Totally right! After I've had my morning pick me up drink I can totally see the difference.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                        Focus groups come into play more and more often in the design process for car manufacturers. This causes them to, in general, take the safer or more conservative course in their designs. They want it to appeal to widest possible demographics so as to have a larger base of potential clients.

                        So, although these models do have little touches that make them different and special compared to others they wont stray so far as to shrink their buying market by any substantial numbers because of the styling. This is one of the reasons for why more and more cars tend to have the same overall look and feel.

                        My humble opinion.

                        BTW. I don't mind them at all. When my wife gets rid of her ugly minivan we will be looking at these to replace it for sure.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                          I like the r32 bumper on the toureg. With they had put that on the Tiguan too.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Volkswagen Tiguan & Touareg R-Line

                            I have already seen r line tiguans come arround here ..
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