New Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Bookings Open

Volkswagen has opened bookings for the new Tiguan R-Line ahead of its launch next month. The R-Line is the range-topping trim of the Tiguan in global market and will be the debut variant of the new-gen Tiguan in India. The SUV had made its global debut back in 2023.

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The R-Line gets a sportier design compared to the standard Tiguan.

In the looks department, the new Tiguan adopts VW’s latest design moving away from the boxy looks of its predecessor for a sleeker and softer look. Notable design elements include an enclosed grille flanked by sleek projector headlamps, a prominent air dam on the front bumper, sharp-looking alloy wheels and a connected taillamp at the rear. The cabin too follows suit with a minimalist look featuring a large central touchscreen, digital instrument cluster and minimal physical switchgear.

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Cabin design is quite minimalist with a large freestanding central touchscreen and few physical controls on the centre console.

Volkswagen India has confirmed that buyers will have six exterior colours to pick from - Persimmon Red, Nightshade Blue, Grenadilla Black, Onyx White Mother of Pearl, Cipressino Green and Oyster Silver.

The Tiguan will be offered in six colours - Grenadilla Black (top left), Nightshade Blue (top right), Orys White (Mid left), Oyster Silver (Mid right), Persimmon Red (Bottom Left), Cipressino Green (Bottom right).

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As with its predecessor, the new Tiguan too will be offered with the 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine pushing out 201 bhp and 320 Nm with power to be sent to the wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard. 4Motion all-wheel drive is standard. Globally the R-Line also packs in adaptive dampers though it remains to be seen if the feature will make it to the India-spec vehicle.

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The new Tiguan will launch in India as a CBU import and is one of two new global VW cars to be launched in India this year. The second confirmed model is the new Golf GTI hot hatchback.