- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
2.0T, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
155kW, 280Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 8.8L/100KM
- Manufacturer
4WD
- Transmission
Auto (DCT)
- Warranty
3 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: 155TSI R Line
Vehicle Style: Small SUV
Price: $44,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 155kW/280Nm 4cyl turbo petrol | 7spd auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 8.8 l/100km | tested: 11.0 l/100km
OVERVIEW
As part of its MY15 Tiguan refresh, Volkswagen Australia added a new flagship to its Tiguan SUV range; one with a healthy dollop of performance.
Dubbed the 155TSI R Line, it boasts bodystyling that shares a bit of design DNA with the Golf R and Scirocco R. It also picks up unique wheels and an electronically-adjustable sports suspension.
However, the Tiguan is getting rather long in the tooth these days. The current generation (facelifts notwithstanding) has been around since 2007 and is one of VW’s most antiquated products.
Is a sporty bodykit, more power and a more modern infotainment package enough to revitalise VW’s small SUV, or are the wrinkles getting too deep? We spent a week behind the wheel of the 155TSI R Line to suss it out.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 2.5/5
- Dual-zone climate control, powered driver’s seat, heated front seats, power windows, cruise control, dusk-sensing headlamps, fatigue detection system, reversing camera, reverse parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers.
- Infotainment: 6.5 inch touchscreen interface with satellite navigation, AM/FM/CD, 30GB onboard music storage drive, USB audio input, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and eight speakers.
- Storage: 395 litres minimum, 1510 litres maximum.
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