From zero to freedom. Europe’s best-selling SUV and the most successful Volkswagen vehicle worldwide today is now available in a Volkswagen R trim. Off-road or on, the new Tiguan R has the answer to almost everything. The all-rounder offers safety, comfort, and above all absolute performance on every journey – in town, along country roads and on the motorway – whether you’re driving to the office, running errands or need a reliable partner for the family holiday.
Shortly after placing his order, Trevor, a 65-year-old retired British Airways employee, received a phone call from his local retailer telling him he’d in fact bought the 10,000th Tiguan R.
His surprise soon gave way to delight. To mark the occasion, he collected his car from Brands Hatch – the legendary racetrack which hosted 14 Formula 1 Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986.
We couldn’t have asked for a more worthy winner “I’m a big Formula 1 fan, so this is perfect for me.” Trevor explained, “How many people can say that the first place they drove their new car was Brands Hatch?”
Before we let Trevor loose on the track, we held a special presentation in the circuit’s pit lane. Handing over the keys, complete with a specially engraved silver keyring, was Volkswagen’s Head of Marketing and Sales for the Tiguan R, Peter Jost.
After the handover, it was time to let Trevor take the Tiguan R out on the track. After a few passenger laps alongside a professional driver, Trevor took the wheel of one of our test Tiguan R models and put the 320PS four-cylinder 2-litre turbocharged engine through its paces.
Trevor was full of praise for Luke and Brooke “I can’t fault them from the first inquiry to today. It was time for me to go down in vehicle size, and the Tiguan R fits that bill perfectly.”
Watching from the sidelines were Luke Hanman, General Sales Manager at Marshall Gatwick, and Brooke Chapman-Smith, the Sales Executive who guided Trevor through his order. They were thrilled to see Trevor experience the car on the track. “Trevor came to us wanting to part-exchange his Touareg; he wanted something slightly smaller that was fun, but still practical” Luke explained “Brooke and I both love the Volkswagen R range, so we recommended the Tiguan R.”
Once he’d taken the Tiguan R for a spin around the track, Trevor reflected on the experience “It was a surprise when they told me that mine was the 10,000th Tiguan R and that a special event was being planned for the handover. I thought it would be at the dealership, but this is great. I guess I’ve had the luck of the draw, and I’ll take it!”
We’re incredibly honoured to have given Trevor a handover experience like no other and wish him many happy years in his history-making Tiguan R.
New emotions
The Tiguan R lets you clearly feel its racing character with its 320 PS
Exterior
The R logo in the radiator grille and the distinctive bumpers are outward signs of its strength.
Your SUV
Make the Tiguan R your own individual performer.
Evoking new emotions
A powerful all-rounder
The R logo at the rear signalises: this new family member will take you on a sporty ride – and what’s more, it’ll be fast. With 235 kW (320 PS) and maximum torque of 420 Nm you can feel the dynamics every time you drive it.
Powerful sportiness
Experience maximum R
This sports model comes with its own DCC sports running gear with switchable race mode, progressive steering and a new all-wheel drive: the 4MOTION system with R performance torque vectoring offers you a new level of driving dynamics thanks to the variable force distribution on the rear wheels developed by Volkswagen R performance experts. The optional R performance titanium exhaust system from Akrapovič provides a special sound experience.
Wheels
A strong appearance
The standard 21-inch “Estoril” alloy wheels give the all-rounder its racing character.
Exterior
Its R character
Visible by a mere glance at the exterior, particularly the remodelled vehicle front. The radiator grille with R logo, the distinctive bumpers, and air intakes in black add that extra dash of style to its proven top class design. The black-painted diffuser completes the sporty, emotional appearance.
Powerful sportiness
Experience maximum R
This sports model comes with its own DCC sports running gear with switchable race mode, progressive steering and a new all-wheel drive: the 4MOTION system with R performance torque vectoring offers you a new level of driving dynamics thanks to the variable force distribution on the rear wheels developed by Volkswagen R performance experts. The optional R performance titanium exhaust system from Akrapovič provides a special sound experience.
Interior
Sporty ambience
It’s also a great feeling with both hands on the multifunction sports steering wheel, and the clearly structured cockpit means you have all the important information within sight.
Contact Marshall Volkswagen today to find out more about the new Tiguan R. Call us or visit your local showroom in Aylesbury, Barnstaple, Coulsdon, Gatwick, Harlow, Horsham, Letchworth, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Oxford (Kidlington), Reading, Scunthorpe, South Oxford (Milton Gate), St Albans & Taunton.
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