Tiguan R2?

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi all,

Just noticed in the traffic in Melb what appeared to be a Tiguan R2?...well I think that's what it was. Does anybody know anything about this model? It was quite sporty looking with quite large alloys. Could it be a 'R32' type model of the Tiguan?

Cheers,

Scott

[Silver Caravelle]

http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car-review/2866750.aspx

This is what I saw this morning.

[SmutsGTI]

Very noice, pity it doesnt have the R motor in it!.

Smuts

[Silver Caravelle]

Very noice, pity it doesnt have the R motor in it!.

Smuts


I am guessing it might...being an R, but I really don't know.

[RhysQ]

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i can't open that link cos our work has an internet blocker on unfamiliar sites :crazy: but is this it?

i read about this Tiguan R-Line a few months ago, it appears that it will only be out with a diesel donk...not too sure the reasoning behind this. maybe they are keeping the 'larger' .:R models diesel like the Touareg .:R50 V10 TDi.

[phaeton]

Hi all,

Just noticed in the traffic in Melb what appeared to be a Tiguan R2?...well I think that's what it was. Does anybody know anything about this model? It was quite sporty looking with quite large alloys. Could it be a 'R32' type model of the Tiguan?

Cheers,

Scott

Hmmm.....

Perhaps you have spotted a prototype :eek:

Was there more than one ? and what colour was it ?

Most likely it could be VW Personnel testing the Tiguan R Line Kit but it could have been an R20.

The R Tiguan is rumoured to have the 2.0 TDI donk in it but tuned up.

Pity you did not get a picture :duh:

[Treza360]

I'm not a big fan of how car manufactures do this. Diluting the badge by creating option kits really bugs me. :duh:
They should keep the R, M, S and other badges exclusively for the all out models and create a new name for the mildly sporty models with a bodykit, suspension tweak, bigger wheels and maybe a mild engine tune. :frown:

[Philbie]

My guess is that it's a standard Tiggy with the option spoiler kit fitted. VWAUS has been behind with the release of Tiggy spares, (ask a dealer for floor mats!) and the new accessories are most likely been/being tested for a late release.

Needless to say, Unless it has the motor to go with it, it's not worth the money in my opinion.

Cheers,

Phil

[sdr]

Are you sure it wasn't a Touareg?

I have seen a Blue R50 in Edgecliffe twice now, parked outside a cafe.

[Silver Caravelle]

Unfortuately it was a fleeting glance whilst I was on the tram.

There was only one, and the colour was blue. It looked more like a Tiguan per the link I attached than a Touareg. But I honestly can't be 100% certain as it was a very brief glance.

Regards,

Scott

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi all,

Well guess what? I was on the tram this morning and saw the same vehicle. It turned out to be a blue R50 Diesel Treg. Sorry for the faulse alarm.:bowdown:

Regards,

Scott

[phaeton]

Hi all,

Well guess what? I was on the tram this morning and saw the same vehicle. It turned out to be a blue R50 Diesel Treg. Sorry for the faulse alarm.:bowdown:

Regards,

Scott


Cool ;)

I thought it was weird VW testing in Australia they haven't done that since the 60s :duh:

[DJY]

Interestingly several UK news sources have run articles on this Tiguan R line in the past week or so...
seems it will finally be released over there this summer.
No new engine though.

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/volkswagen-world/news/item/139

http://www.carsuk.net/volkswagen-tiguan-r-line-announced/

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/vw-tiguan-r-line-2009-04-15

interestingly a Aust site picked it up... but looks like the exact same copy with no mention of a local release... unless someone has heard something?
http://www.caradvice.com.au/28886/2009-volkswagen-tiguan-r-line-model/

[Sharkie]

VW (dealer) said to me no R Tiguan, but you can order the optional sports body kit now. Makes it look like the R-Line Tiguan overseas

Wait for it .... about $5000 fitted ..... so I said no thanks ...:)

[Spook]

R-Line bodykit not available in Oz, according to this:

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/209E127B7C6DC2A0CA25759A00276E44?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,tiguan

[Sharkie]

you can order the optional sports body kit now.


As in the optional accessories page in the Tiguan brochure. Looks almost just like the R-Line kit. Have a look .....

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I read in one of the reports that it has modified suspension. Anyone know what this is?

[NZTiguan]

I read in one of the reports that it has modified suspension. Anyone know what this is?

One of the new options is what I believe they call "adaptive" suspension, one of the Norwegian guys on http://www.mytiguan.com/ has it I think. Allows some degree of ride altering I believe but not actual ride height.

Update: Just found it and he is from Switzerland not Norway http://www.mytiguan.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=5831&p=45804&hilit=adaptive#p45804

Cheers

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Thanks NZ, you're a wealth of information! :)