Everything that you need to know about the Volkswagen Tiguan R

• Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good car? 
• Who is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good car for?
• Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good first car?
• Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good family car?
• Is there a Volkswagen Tiguan R hybrid?
• What’s it like to drive? 
• Reviewer’s opinion
• Golf R and Tiguan R (2022) First Drive Review
• What does it look like?
• What is the Volkswagen Tiguan R like inside? 
• Standard features in the Volkswagen Tiguan R
• Price and specs
• Which is the cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan R?
• How much does it cost?
• Similar Cars to the Volkswagen Tiguan R
• BMW X3
• Mercedes-AMG GLC
• Audi Q5

The high-performance version of Volkswagen's Tiguan has landed locally and here's everything that you need to know about it.

In this article:

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good car? 

Since the R is a performance-oriented version of the regular Tiguan, it is safe to assume that this is a fantastic product.

Who is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good car for?

The Tiguan R will appeal to customers who need the practicality of a mid-size SUV, but also want the performance of a hot hatchback.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good first car?

With a high price tag and performance credentials, the Tiguan R is not an ideal family car.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R a good family car?

With a large 520-litre boot, solid safety credentials, a spacious interior and a reputation for quality, the Tiguan R is a great vehicle for families.

Is there a Volkswagen Tiguan R hybrid?

There were no hybrid options within the local Tiguan range at the time of writing.

What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

The Tiguan is truly a pleasure the drive and is more than enough rival for its competitors. The BMW X3M and Mercedes-AMG GLC43, as well as Audi RSQ3 stablemate, will all be vying for enthusiasts’ money but it surely going to be for the Tiguan to win.- Lawrence Minnie, AutoTrader.

Golf R and Tiguan R (2022) First Drive Review

What does it look like?

Style

The Tiguan R is the ultimate expression of a performance variant of Volkswagen’s segment-leading mid-size SUV, and as such, its aesthetics are skewed toward sportiness.

Exterior

Interior

What is the Volkswagen Tiguan R like inside? 

In the interior, the Tiguan R sets itself apart with standard features such as premium Nappa leather seats with an ‘R’ logo, a customised Digital Cockpit with an integrated lap timer, as well as a Carbon Grey decorative trim. Additional standard features include the Discover Pro system with satellite navigation, Wireless App-Connect and Voice Control as well as Keyless Entry with safelock and an electric tailgate and luggage compartment and the panoramic sunroof.-Volkswagen SA

Standard features in the Volkswagen Tiguan R

• Climate control
• Discovery Pro infotainment system
• Digitised instrument cluster
• DCCS chassis
• Panoramic sunroof
• Hil-hold assist
• Front and rear electric windows
• Leather-covered steering wheel and gear lever
• 6 airbags
• Front + rear Park Distance Control
• LED headlights
• Keyless access/start
• Fog lamps
• Cruise control
• ISOFIX child seat anchor points

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan R?

There is only one Tiguan R derivative which retails for R999 900.

How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Volkswagen Tiguan R

BMW X3

Mercedes-AMG GLC

Audi Q5

Sean NurseWith a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.View News & Reviews

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