Tiguan R2?

[Silver Caravelle]

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

[Silver Caravelle]

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

This is what I saw this morning.

[SmutsGTI]

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

Smuts

[Silver Caravelle]

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.

[RhysQ]

Attachment 2455

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.

[phaeton]

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

[Treza360]

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.

[Philbie]

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

[sdr]

Are you sure it wasn't a Touareg?

I have seen a Blue R50 in Edgecliffe twice now, parked outside a cafe.

[Silver Caravelle]

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