Tig .:R in NZ

[Pullstarter]

Howdy Tiggers,
Just got back from New Zealand eh brew Called into a VW dealer in Christchurch to have a perv at the Scirocco and was astounded to see a fresh new Tiguan .:R sitting there in the lot! Just to keep you in suspense I will post some pics tomorrow, that and I'm tired, lazy and havent loaded my pics onto my PC yet

[Transporter]

Howdy Tiggers,
Just got back from New Zealand and was astounded to see a fresh new Tiguan .:R sitting there in the lot! Just to keep you in suspense I will post some pics tomorrow, that and I'm tired, lazy and havent loaded my pics onto my PC yet

It better be good then!

[NZTiguan]

Yep, hate to tell you but NZ have had the R Tig for months !! It's strange how we seem to get all the new stuff that's going and Ausi misses out on so much. IMabe it's cheeper to get vehicles certified (or whatever is required) here than in Ausi ??

[Pullstarter]

Yep, hate to tell you but NZ have had the R Tig for months !!

Then why did you not supply pics? How remiss of you Derek!

Here we go;

[team_v]

The R-line is pure cosmetic upgrades is it not?

The colour coded pastics do make it look bigger and tougher, makes me want to get mine coded.

[Pullstarter]

Yeah the few extra little touches make it look just that bit nicer. Loving those wider flares too.

[Transporter]

Thanks for the pictures, mate. The flares look good but except the "R" on the side there is not much difference there. Are there any changes to the engine? Did you get the specs sheet?

[Pullstarter]

It was a TDI version but unlike here it had the 125kw engine, there was a few interior differences like sportier seats etc but nothing major.

[clip]

It was a TDI version but unlike here it had the 125kw engine, there was a few interior differences like sportier seats etc but nothing major.

Oh please, an "R" TDI version that has a few cosmetics and only a very, very minor performance upgrade! Talk about marketing hype - this will only do damage to the reputation of ALL VW "R" models. Shame VW, shame! How to turn yourself into a Jap clone in one easy step!

Not impressed at all

[NZTiguan]

Oh please, an "R" TDI version that has a few cosmetics and only a very, very minor performance upgrade! Talk about marketing hype - this will only do damage to the reputation of ALL VW "R" models. Shame VW, shame! How to turn yourself into a Jap clone in one easy step!

Not impressed at all

I'd call a 20% power increase over the ONLY other available Tiguan in NZ (103 diesel) a performance upgrade. Remember we ONLY get diesel Tig here, no petrol model at all AND usually it's the 103.

In other markets the "R" means different things BUT overall MOST of it is cosmetic. Personally I'd rather have the extra power, 16" wheels, track and field body, off-road pack and some extra ride height but hey I'm sure there'll be plenty of takers for a uprated diesel with a body kit, flash sports seats and some other cosmetics. (proof of the "takers" can be found on myTiguan.com, there's lots of takers in Europe and a LOT of them are diesels !!)

Cheers

[clip]

I take your point NZ, but I still think it's watering down the "R"

[Sharkie]

I take your point NZ, but I still think it's watering down the "R"

Agree ... R should be for something really hot ... not mild ... R-Line should be renamed S-Line (like Audi) for a sporty look without the performance.

[Pullstarter]

Hmm, R20T engine and driveline, Recaros, 19"s, adjustable height suspension, I'd pay 60k for that

[trueman]

Yep, hate to tell you but NZ have had the R Tig for months !! It's strange how we seem to get all the new stuff that's going and Ausi misses out on so much. IMabe it's cheeper to get vehicles certified (or whatever is required) here than in Ausi ??

We are tougher on spelling as well.