The Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Sportline has joined
the Australian line-up this week ahead of deliveries commencing in December,
starting at AUD 45,990 before on-road costs. Slotting in under the 162TSI Highline
variant, the Sportline trim brings a more affordable option to the performance
Tiguan range in similar fashion to the Golf GTI Original and R Grid models
recently announced for the Australian market.
Full details of the new trim level are yet to be
disclosed, though the 162TSI Sportline will feature the same 220 hp/350 Nm
2.0-litre turbo petrol from the Golf GTI – meaning it will retain its
6.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint claim. Standard equipment includes 20-inch
‘Kapstadt’ alloy wheels, adaptive chassis control, sport comfort seats with
microfleece and cloth trim, adaptive cruise control, side assist and Traffic
Jam Assist.
It’s unknown at this stage what exactly the
Sportline misses out on compared to the more luxurious 162TSI Highline
(AUD 48,490), though we’d expect the 9.2-inch infotainment system and 12.3-inch
Active Info display to be missing – or at least optional. However, the 20-inch
wheels are larger than the standard 18-inch ‘Kingston’ rims on the Highline.
The Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Sportline is
available to order now, with first deliveries arriving in December.
