Is the R-line package worth it for an extra $4K ?

[tigger73]

In terms of resale I think these will come down but it's always a supply/demand thing. Almost everyone will want the R-line if they can stretch to it.

There's a couple of 2016 plated R-lines on carsales and the prices haven't dropped that much.

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Highline 5N Auto 4MOTION MY17 - $53,000 / 16,000 km

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Highline 5N Auto 4MOTION MY17 - $52,900 / 8,485 km

Actually these prices aren't that far off some the deals I've seen in the How much did you pay for your Tiguan? thread.

[ewok666]

The MY18 with the newer media screen is well worth it. I haven’t really looked at the older model but I’m glad our delayed Tiguan is an MY18!

On another note, I think the 20” wheels alone are worth the $4k. The car would undoubtedly corner much worse with the standard wheels. It’s still not a golf R but it handles quite nicely for what it is.

[tigger73]

Yes and the R-line gets adaptive chassis control as well which would help with better handling.

There's a fair amount in the R-line pack that would cost significant $ to add to the car later that makes it worth stretching the budget if you can.

[Seanix]

R-Line. ... Mmm..



2016 RS3. 2018 RS3 Sedan. 2018 Tiguan Rline

[FastMitch]

R-Line. ... Mmm..

With those nice White Side Body Kit, do you need mud flaps to protect the sides skirts from dirt / stone ships from the tyres ?

[tinto]

Normally this stuff is a terrible idea (cost wise) unless you're keeping the car for a long time and wont care too much about resale.

But in this case the R line looks like a different car.
Lesser models look really good on the road but the R line looks amazing.

I'd go for it.

[braddersnz]

For the looks alone yes... i'm not a massive fan of the non r-line version. the R line just makes it for me.

[tigger73]

Colour coded lower plastics make it look so much better. As I said previously to do this afterwards costs a small fortune. It does make it look a completely different car.


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[FastMitch]

The cost of retrofitting the R-line kit as spare parts will be about $10-12k.

Hi Tigger,

Thanks for the detail. Looking at what's included in the package, there appears 2 categories

If I was to buy these aftermarket, can you provide a breakdown of the inclusions that make the $10 - $12k ?

VW R-Line Added Hardware

• Adaptive chassis control
• Progressive steering
• Alloy wheels (Suzuka) 20x8.5" with 255/40 R20 tyres
  ... (do these make the Tiguan ride lower compared to the 18" standards on the Highline ?)
• ------------
• Stainless steel finish accelerator and brake pedals
• Stainless steel finish front door sill scuff plates with R-Line logo, illuminated
• ------------
• Front bumper in R design with gloss black air intakes
• Lower body side extensions in body colour with black grained wheel arch extensions
• Rear bumper with sports diffuser in gloss black

VW R-Line Added Logos

• Black headlining and pillar trim
• Carpet floor mats and centre armrest with decorative stitching in Crystal Grey
• Chrome tail pipe trims
• Decorative inlays, “Black Lead Grey” to dashboard and door trims
• Design strip with R-Line logo on the front side panels and front doors
• R-Line badge in radiator grille
• R-Line logo on infotainment start screen
• R-Line multi-function leather covered sports steering wheel with decorative stitching in Crystal Grey & R-Line logo
• R-Line rear spoiler
  (how is this different from the standard spoiler on the Highline ?)
• Vienna leather appointed seat upholstery# for R-Line with R-Line logo and decorative stitching in Crystal Grey

[162Tig]

Just get the R Line package. it's worth it. you won't regret it

But if you do get a Tiguan without it, youll look back, and you will!