Maximum 320 PS - VW Tiguan now also as an R model!

Recently updated on March 23, 2021 at 08:06 am

It is the most successful SUV in Europe and one of the best-selling sport utility vehicles worldwide: the Tiguan from Volkswagen. To date, more than six million copies have been produced. With around 2019 units, the Tiguan was again the most popular model of the brand and the entire Volkswagen Group in 911.000. Volkswagen is now presenting a far-reaching update of the bestseller in a world premiere. Ralf Brandstätter, new CEO of the Volkswagen brand since today: “With the second generation of Tiguan, we launched our global SUV offensive in 2016. It has produced many successful models worldwide. Volkswagen is now taking the next step and electrifying, digitizing and networking the new Tiguan. This means that the compact SUV is equipped for the challenges of our time. "

about 5 seconds at 100 km / h

All key technology areas of the successful model are making a leap forward: Volkswagen is electrifying the Tiguan with a new, state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid drive. For the first time, the SUV also starts as a standalone Tiguan R with 320 hp. The performance experts from Volkswagen R have developed a new all-wheel drive with torque splitter for the extremely dynamic top model, which thanks to variable power distribution between the rear wheels enables completely new SUV driving dynamics. With the new twindosing technology, Volkswagen ranks Tiguan's turbodiesel engines (TDI) among the cleanest combustion engines in the world. In addition, thanks to the new “Travel Assist”, the compact SUV can now be driven assisted up to 210 km / h. In addition, the Tiguan has a completely new spectrum of online-based services and functions on board via the latest generation infotainment systems (MIB3). Also new on offer: the optional 480 watt sound system from audio specialist Harman Kardon.

new steering wheel generation with touch controls

A new generation of steering wheels with touch controls is also one of the highlights in the new Tiguan. In addition, Volkswagen has digitized the operation of the air conditioning functions with touch sliders and touch surfaces. The new "IQ.LIGHT - LED matrix headlights" of the Tiguan guide the driver through the night more comfortably than ever before. From the outside, the new Tiguan can be recognized by the redesigned front section, among other things. Klaus Zyciora, Head of Volkswagen Group Design and Volkswagen Brand Design: “At the front, the Tiguan with the new Volkswagen SUV radiator grille creates a visual link to models such as the larger Touareg or the North American Atlas Cross Sport.

distinctive front and rear bumpers

The new Tiguan once again gains sovereignty here. The bonnet looks more concise, the new radiator grille with LED headlights wider. Integrated in the middle: the new VW emblem. Also redesigned: the striking bumpers. In the rear, the “Tiguan” lettering, which is now centrally located under the VW logo, is striking. Like its predecessors, the new Tiguan is an all-rounder. An authentic SUV with a large trailer load and a Volkswagen that masters all situations in automotive life. And with its new range of drive, assistance and infotainment systems, the Tiguan succeeds better than ever before.

Photos: Volkswagen (VW)

All important key data specifically for the R model:

• Engine on the modular transverse modular system of the VW Golf 8
• 320 PS
• Two-liter engine
• approx. 1,8 tons empty weight
• about 5 seconds at 100 km / h
• Peak 250 km / h
• Torque vectoring (variable torque distribution)
• sporty aprons, rear spoiler, fender flares, Akrapovic exhaust system, 21 inch rims
• Interior with customizable and high-resolution central display (part of the "modular infotainment kit" MIB 3)
• always on function via online connectivity unit (OCU)

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Maximum 320 PS - VW Tiguan now also as an R model!

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