VW Touran R-Line

German car manufacturer Volkswagen has wheeled out the recently designed R-Line package for the Touran. This Touran R-Line Edition is available with two TSI gasoline engines and three TDI turbo diesel units. The exterior details include matte chrome grille treatment, a new set of 18-inch multispoke alloy wheels, silver tone roof rails and body color protective strips. VW has also included a sport suspension kit that lowers the ride height by 15 mm.

The Touran R-Line’s interior features sportier seats, leather gearbox knob and handbrake, three-spoke, flat-bottomed multifunction steering wheel, sport pedals and faux aluminum decorative trim details on the door panels and dashboard. Some of the Touran’s standard equipment has been upgraded such the audio system, CD changer in the armrest, automatic climate control, and fog lights with VW’s cornering system. Prices start from €30,800 for the Touran R-Line 1.9 TDI.

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Volkswagen is in the midst of developing some fresh new models as a part of its performance-oriented ‘R-line’ range, but as yet not all of these models have been confirmed for sale in the U.S. However, VW is considering whether or not it’s worth adding the Tiguan R-Line, as well as certain other R-Line models to the U.S. VW’s R-line includes many different exterior and interior accessories for owners who want to customize their cars. Until recently, the “R” label was appropriated for high-performance cars such as the Golf R32 or the new Passat R36. But now the rest of the VW range can get that sporty look and feel without the related costs of more expensive R models.

R-Line models are fabricated by VW’s ‘Individual’ branch’ which is a team of designers and engineers that concentrate on making special models. In the case of the Tiguan R-Line, which should be arriving in certain European markets within the next few months, the R-Line variant will sport a front splitter, larger wheels and a small rear spoiler, as well as a custom sports steering wheel and a handful of ‘R’ logos.

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