VW expands R-Line range 09 | 04 | 2018

    SCOTTISH VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS are now offering the two latest sporty R-Line models in the German carmaker’s burgeoning SUV line-up. The T-Roc R-Line is available from £26,450, with the Tiguan Allspace R-Line priced from £35,755. (Related: Roadtest — VW T-Roc)

    The new range-topping trim level — offered across a selection of engine and gearbox combinations in both model ranges — adds distinctive sports styling inside and out, along with equipment upgrades and enhancements commensurate with the top spec’ positioning of the R-Line trim.

    The new T-Roc, VW’s first entrant in the competitive compact SUV class, delivers the brand’s renowned build quality, flexible five-seat practicality and refined driving dynamics in an SUV format. The arrival of the R-Line trim level adds enhanced visual appeal and uprated handling to the T-Roc’s comprehensive list of appealing features.

    Additions to T-Roc R-Line models include 19in ‘Suzuka’ alloy wheels shod with low rolling resistance tyres; sports suspension; body-coloured roof spoiler and styling pack including R-Line design front and rear bumpers, black wheel arch extensions, body-coloured side skirts and unique R-Line badging.

    Inside, the T-Roc gains a black roof lining; dark grey decorative inserts in dash and door panels; front footwell illumination; front LED reading lights; Carbon Flag upholstery; chrome R-Line door sill inserts; aluminium pedals; R-Line carpet mats front and rear and a flat-bottomed R-Line leather multi-function steering wheel.

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    Four T-Roc R-Line model variants are now available to order in the UK, with first deliveries expected in June:

    T-Roc 1.5 TSI EVO 150 PS 6-speed manual


    T-Roc 1.5 TSI EVO 150 PS 7-speed DSG


    T-Roc 2.0 TSI 190 PS 4MOTION 7-speed DSG

    
T-Roc 2.0 TDI 150 PS 4MOTION 6-speed manual  

    The cars are priced from £26,450 RRP OTR.

    The new Tiguan Allspace can now also be ordered in R-Line trim and, like the T-Roc, the new spec’ level adds styling and equipment upgrades that help this appealing seven-seat SUV stand out from the crowd.

    Sitting on 20in ‘Suzuka’ alloy wheels as standard, the Tiguan Allspace R-Line boasts a sports suspension set-up that can be further optimised via the addition of optional Dynamic Chassis Control which brings with it a choice of Sport, Comfort or Normal suspension settings.

    Like the T-Roc, the Tiguan Allspace R-Line also features a body-coloured roof spoiler; Piano Black front air intake and rear diffuser and extensive R-Line styling pack.

    Inside, the R-Line models benefit from the addition of aluminium-look decorative inserts in dash and door panels; a black roof lining; leather trimmed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with aluminium inserts and ‘R-Line’ logo; ‘Race’ cloth upholstery and ‘San Remo’ microfibre inserts; ‘R-Line’ logo on front seat backrests; stainless steel pedals and unique ‘R-Line’ door sill protectors.

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    Five Tiguan Allspace R-Line derivatives are available to order, with first deliveries scheduled for May:

    Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 PS 6-speed manual


    Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-speed DSG


    Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 PS 4MOTION 6-speed manual        


    Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 PS 4MOTION 7-speed DSG


    Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 190 PS 4MOTION 7-speed DSG             

    The Tiguan Allspace R-Line costs from £35,755 RRP OTR.

    Later this year the brand will augment its SUV offering still further with the arrival of the flagship new Touareg. Unveiled in China only last month, the new Touareg brings unprecedented levels of comfort, technology and driving engagement to the class. It will arrive in Scottish showrooms this summer.   

    Meanwhile, towards the end of 2018, Volkswagen will unveil the smallest member of its SUV family — the T-Cross. It is expected this new model, sitting below T-Roc in the line-up and serving as an entry level offering for Volkswagen SUV buyers, will make its way into Scosstish showrooms in 2019.

    Related: Roadtest — 2018 VW Polo

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    Jim McGill

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