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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R review
The Volkswagen Tiguan R was more popular in Australia than anywhere else in the world in 2023 – and it's not hard to see why...
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James Wong
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Based on the Jaguar E-Pace
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
67L
536 km
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$76,773 - $81,920
$40,990 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Silly fast for a family wagon
- Retains the regular Tiguan's strengths
- Bargain compared to rival Euro fast SUVs
Misses
- Only looks special in Lapiz Blue
- Australia misses out on full-fat Euro tune
- Some cabin elements are a bit dated
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Activity Key (+$975)
- Adaptive Dynamics (+$2,535)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$2,730)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$2,730)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,260)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 3500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.6 - 16 | |
