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

[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!

[tigger73]

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

To get the body kit for the R-line, you would first need to go to the spare parts department and buy all the exterior pieces for the bumpers, wheel arches and lower door panels.

Next you would need to take all of these parts to a crash shop and have the sprayed to body colour as the parts you would come either on primer or bare plastic (most likely).

Then you would either need to fit them or pay for them to be fitted.

A few people looked into doing this for the Gen1 Tig when R-line was only available overseas. The price to do it was eye watering and nobody ever went down that path. I would expect with the fancy bumpers on the Gen2 R-line it would be even worse.


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[Rooboy]

If you look at the comparison images on the first page of the thread you'll see the R-Line rear spoiler is bit bigger an extends out a bit more over the rear window. To update the wheels alone is at least a couple of grand.

[FastMitch]

If you look at the comparison images on the first page of the thread you'll see the R-Line rear spoiler is bit bigger an extends out a bit more over the rear window. To update the wheels alone is at least a couple of grand.

Now that I look closer at the back of both I can see what you are saying

Thanks Rooboy

[Gashde]

Absolutely!

[anonymousmoose]

YES. Looks plain otherwise.

It does look a bit plain, agree. R Line makes it look very nice.

However we budgeted for a comfortline but extended to a highline, so for us the R line was a bit out of reach, especially since I made a deal with the misus if we keep costs down, I can replace the VW Polo with a car I like in about 3 years time.

[anonymousmoose]

When comparing against the stock Highline, I agree the Rline looks schmick! (especially the Stormtrooper White)
... just weighing up the extra $4k

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Does the Tiguan Highline with Rline maintain its resale value better compared with the stock Highline ?

Wow, that does look quite different. R Line is very worth it depending on budget. Only thing I don't like is the car appears to have less ground clearance. For me an SUV should have higher ground clearance. I still wish they had an adventure model with DAP when I was negotiating.

Saying that, for those who have the budget, go for the R line.

[portas1971]

I still wish they had an adventure model with DAP when I was negotiating.

Me too. I wanted Adventure, DAP and leather.....not possible. I loved the massage seat!

[FastMitch]

Only thing I don't like is the car appears to have less ground clearance. For me an SUV should have higher ground clearance.

Does the Tiguan Highline have a lower ground clearance with the R-line body kit and 20" wheels ?

[Rooboy]

Both listed as 201cm but the colour coded lower panels give the impression of it being lower.

[FastMitch]

In the VW Tiguan catalog, it has under the 'R-line package'

"Rear bumper with sports diffuser in gloss black" - Optional (for Highline)

Has anyone bought this optional extra with their R-line package ?

If so, how much did you pay and does it look any good ?