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    Tiguan R2?

    Hi all,

    Just noticed in the traffic in Melb what appeared to be a Tiguan R2?...well I think that's what it was. Does anybody know anything about this model? It was quite sporty looking with quite large alloys. Could it be a 'R32' type model of the Tiguan?

    Cheers,

    Scott
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    http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car...w/2866750.aspx

    This is what I saw this morning.

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    • #3
      Very noice, pity it doesnt have the R motor in it!.

      Smuts
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      • #4
        Originally posted by SmutsGTI View Post
        Very noice, pity it doesnt have the R motor in it!.

        Smuts

        I am guessing it might...being an R, but I really don't know.

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          i can't open that link cos our work has an internet blocker on unfamiliar sites but is this it?

          i read about this Tiguan R-Line a few months ago, it appears that it will only be out with a diesel donk...not too sure the reasoning behind this. maybe they are keeping the 'larger' .:R models diesel like the Touareg .:R50 V10 TDi.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Silver Caravelle View Post
            Hi all,

            Just noticed in the traffic in Melb what appeared to be a Tiguan R2?...well I think that's what it was. Does anybody know anything about this model? It was quite sporty looking with quite large alloys. Could it be a 'R32' type model of the Tiguan?

            Cheers,

            Scott
            Hmmm.....

            Perhaps you have spotted a prototype

            Was there more than one ? and what colour was it ?

            Most likely it could be VW Personnel testing the Tiguan R Line Kit but it could have been an R20.

            The R Tiguan is rumoured to have the 2.0 TDI donk in it but tuned up.

            Pity you did not get a picture
            - Ben

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            • #7
              I'm not a big fan of how car manufactures do this. Diluting the badge by creating option kits really bugs me.
              They should keep the R, M, S and other badges exclusively for the all out models and create a new name for the mildly sporty models with a bodykit, suspension tweak, bigger wheels and maybe a mild engine tune.
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              • #8
                My guess is that it's a standard Tiggy with the option spoiler kit fitted. VWAUS has been behind with the release of Tiggy spares, (ask a dealer for floor mats!) and the new accessories are most likely been/being tested for a late release.

                Needless to say, Unless it has the motor to go with it, it's not worth the money in my opinion.

                Cheers,

                Phil
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                • #9
                  Are you sure it wasn't a Touareg?

                  I have seen a Blue R50 in Edgecliffe twice now, parked outside a cafe.
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                  • #10
                    Unfortuately it was a fleeting glance whilst I was on the tram.

                    There was only one, and the colour was blue. It looked more like a Tiguan per the link I attached than a Touareg. But I honestly can't be 100% certain as it was a very brief glance.

                    Regards,

                    Scott

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                    • #11
                      Hi all,

                      Well guess what? I was on the tram this morning and saw the same vehicle. It turned out to be a blue R50 Diesel Treg. Sorry for the faulse alarm.

                      Regards,

                      Scott

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Silver Caravelle View Post
                        Hi all,

                        Well guess what? I was on the tram this morning and saw the same vehicle. It turned out to be a blue R50 Diesel Treg. Sorry for the faulse alarm.

                        Regards,

                        Scott

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                        I thought it was weird VW testing in Australia they haven't done that since the 60s
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                        • #13
                          Interestingly several UK news sources have run articles on this Tiguan R line in the past week or so...
                          seems it will finally be released over there this summer.
                          No new engine though.

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                          http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/volkswagen-world/news/item/139


                          Volkswagen Tiguan R Line announced
                          http://www.carsuk.net/volkswagen-tiguan-r-line-announced/
                          Volkswagen has released an R Line version of the Tiguan, featuring more aggressive interior and exterior features but no power increase.


                          Error 404
                          http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/vw-tiguan-r-line-2009-04-15


                          interestingly a Aust site picked it up... but looks like the exact same copy with no mention of a local release... unless someone has heard something?
                          2009 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line model
                          http://www.caradvice.com.au/28886/2009-volkswagen-tiguan-r-line-model/
                          An aggressive new model is set to join the Tiguan range with the introduction of the new R Line spec variant which adds new exterior highlights and enhanced interior comforts.
                          2009 147TSI Tiguan, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Black Leather, Sunroof, RNS510, Bluetooth, and MDI.
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                          • #14
                            VW (dealer) said to me no R Tiguan, but you can order the optional sports body kit now. Makes it look like the R-Line Tiguan overseas

                            Wait for it .... about $5000 fitted ..... so I said no thanks ...
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                            • #15
                              R-Line bodykit not available in Oz, according to this:

                              http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/209E127B7C6DC2A0CA25759A00276E44?OpenDocument&Highlight=2,tiguan

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