KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Regular version of Volkswagen Tiguan delisted from the Indian website
- The new Tiguan R-Line is set to make its debut in April
- The R Line will get a new design, new colour options, more features, and an updated engine
Volkswagen is all set to launch the Tiguan-R Line for the Indian market. The new Tiguan R-Line will be based on the Tiguan facelift launched in the international markets in 2023. Now, ahead of its official launch, Volkswagen has delisted the regular variant of Tiguan from its India website, which now only lists the Tiguan R-Line. This suggests that the brand has discontinued the regular version of the Tiguan in preparation for the arrival of the new model. Read on for details about the upcoming Tiguan R-Line. Meanwhile, make sure you join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay updated on the latest automotive news.
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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
The upcoming Tiguan R-Line is essentially the Tiguan facelift, which made its debut for the international market in 2023. The Tiguan R Line will boast an all-new design with more modern appeal. The headlamps are now sleeker than the outgoing model, the alloy wheels boast a new design, a new LED DRL bar at the front, and a new mesh element on the front bumper grille, among other elements. The new R-Line is 39mm longer than the outgoing model, and the wheelbase is just 1mm longer.
The interior of the new R-Line will also get an updated interior with a new 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless connectivity, a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, and multiple drive modes such as Eco, Comfort, Custom, Snow, and Off-road. The dashboard will get redesigned AC vents, an illuminated panel with ambient lighting. This will be a substantial upgrade over the outgoing model in India.
The new Tiguan R-Line will be available in 6 colour options, namely Grenadilla Black Metallic, Persimmon Red Metallic, Metallic, Oryx White with Mother of Pearl Effect, Cipressino Green Metallic, Nightshade Blue Metallic, and Oyster Silver Metallic.
The upcoming Tiguan R-Line will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 201 bhp of power and 320 Nm of peak torque. This engine will be mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox and will come with 4WD as standard.
Verdict
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line will enter the Indian market as a CBU. The brand appears set to launch the R-Line at a premium price, positioning it as its flagship SUV in India. The new Tiguan debuted in international markets in 2023, and now, India will witness the launch of its R-Line variant. However, this version will be a toned-down model in terms of performance compared to its international-spec counterpart.
