Coinciding with the European launch of the Tiguan R, Volkswagen has released the official specs of the sporty SUV, accompanied by a set of new images. According to the official specs, the new VW Tiguan R needs only 4.9 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h in the dedicated ‘R’ driving mode, a tenth of a second quicker than the first-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, and will max out at 250 km/h.
Power is supplied by a 2.0-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder engine, rated at 320 PS and 420 Nm of torque. It drives the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system with torque
vectoring through a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission.
Developed by the R division, the new
Tiguan R features a specially tuned suspension, which features adaptively
controlled shock absorbers, sits 10 mm lower compared to the regular
versions, and has 18-inch brake discs with the R logo on the front calipers.
The sports exhaust system can be optionally upgraded to Akrapovic’s titanium
exhaust, and the 20-inch wheels can be swapped for the 21-inch Estoril set.
The R design bumpers with aerodynamic
enhancements, which can be had in body color or in high-gloss black, matte
chrome side mirror caps, high-gloss black rear diffuser and black wheel arches
draw a clear line between the standard Tiguans and the sporty model.
Further separating the Tiguan R from the
rest of the range are the interior upgrades, such as the premium sports seats
with integrated headrests, bespoke ‘R’ logo, carbon grey trim, background
lighting, stainless steel pedals, and Digital Cockpit with a lap timer. Pricing
in Germany starts at € 56,703.53 (US$ 67,287), almost € 28,500 (US$ 33,820) more than
the entry-level model, and just € 3,207 (US$ 3,806) shy of the bigger Touareg.
