VOLKSWAGEN will be launching its most powerful SUV, the Tiguan R, this week.
The Tiguan R will join Volkswagen’s T SUV range in Mzansi, which currently consists of the T-Cross, Taigo, T-Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and Touareg.
The new Tiguan R combines the dynamic performance of a sports car with the variability of a SUV. With a power output of 235kW, the Tiguan R accelerates to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds.
The four-cylinder engine provides its maximum torque of 400Nm as low as 2 100rpm and maintains this high torque at a constant level up to 5 350rpm. This power is distributed to the four wheels by the new all-wheel drive system – 4MOTION with R-Performance Torque Vectoring, which is also available in the new Golf 8 R.
The Tiguan R’s technical equipment includes a powerful 18-inch brake system with blue brake calipers, a DCC chassis lowered by 10mm and a driving profile selection enhanced for the Tiguan R with an additional R profile.
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This sporty mode can be activated by means of a blue R button on the new multi-function sports steering wheel.
It is also equipped with separate large paddles for manual control of the seven-speed DSG® gearbox.
Pricing:
Tiguan R 2.0 TSI 235kW DSG® 4MOTION – R999 900.
The Tiguan R comes standard with a three-year/120 000km warranty, five-year/100 000km EasyDrive Maintenance Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
