8.4
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
Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R vs Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI ELEGANCE Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
235TSI R
vs
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
162TSI ELEGANCE
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
58L
510 km
60L
510 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$73,790
$57,090
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
- Sound & Vision Package (+$2,600)
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
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 235kW | 162kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 4500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 9.6 | |
