New Volkswagen Tiguan R on sale now from £45,915

The new Volkswagen Tiguan R is available to buy in the UK now. prices start from £45,915 and, when first deliveries arrive in the UK in spring, it’ll square up to the likes of the Cupra Ateca.
The Tiguan R is powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the Golf R. It produces 316bhp and 420Nm of torque, giving the performance SUV a claimed 0-62mph time of 4.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

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Like the Golf R, the Tiguan R is only available with four-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The drivetrain also comes with a torque vectoring system which can immediately adjust the power split between the front and rear axles, as well as each of the SUV’s rear wheels.
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Chassis upgrades include broader 21-inch alloy wheels, 18-inch drilled brake discs and larger calipers. Adaptive dampers also come as standard, while Volkswagen has revised the SUV’s suspension set-up, so it sits 10mm lower than even the sporty Tiguan R-Line.
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Cosmetically, the Tiguan R looks incredibly similar to the Tiguan R-Line, with the only major giveaways being a new quad-exit exhaust system, a slightly larger rear spoiler and some fresh ‘R’ badges. The conventional exhaust can also be swapped for an optional Akrapovic titanium system, which Volkswagen says is both lighter and noisier.
Changes to the Tiguan R’s cabin compared with regular designs are a little a lot more noticeable, as the automobile features the same blue-on-black upholstery as the Golf R. There’s also a sports steering wheel, which features prolonged paddle shifters and a new R’ button, which allows motorists to swiftly switch between the SUV’s drive modes.
Standard equipment includes Matrix LED headlights, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 30-colour ambient illumination system and Volkswagen’s semi-autonomous travel assist driving mode. buyers also get a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch infotainment system, both of which feature Tiguan R-specific graphics.
Now read our review of the Tiguan R’s baby sister – the new Volkswagen T-Roc R…