Final June, together with a facelift, the Tiguan compact SUV received plenty of new variants, essentially the most fascinating of which is the sporty Tiguan R.

Though it was launched in Europe final yr, the Tiguan R will arrive in North America this fall as a 2022 mannequin yr. It sits on the high of the SUV’s vary and guarantees a sportier driving expertise with out sacrificing its practicality.

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Utilizing the identical turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the Golf R, it has 315 HP (320 PS / 235 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. This permits a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration in 4.9 seconds within the ‘R’ driving mode with the launch management engaged, and a 155 mph (250 km/h) high pace. The engine drives all 4 wheels by way of a seven-speed DSG automated transmission.

Apart from the meaty lump, the 2021 Tiguan R has upgraded brakes and a specifically tuned suspension with adaptive shock absorbers. It rides on commonplace 20-inch wheels, however in some markets, Volkswagen is providing a 21-inch set at no additional value. The Akrapovic titanium exhaust system does bump the value of the sporty SUV past the really helpful retail worth of €56,703.53 ($68,966) in Germany and £45,915 ($64,205) in the UK. We don’t know but how a lot it would value within the U.S., however count on to pay greater than the SEL Premium R-Line, which is the present range-topper of the collection and comes with an MSRP of $39,095.

So, is the Tiguan R value contemplating? It relies on what you need your subsequent journey to do, however should you’re fascinated by it, then it’s best to try the next evaluation which highlights a number of the sporty SUV’s sturdy and weak factors.