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Volkswagen India confirms 2025 launch of Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line & Golf GTI. Explore specs, features, pricing, engine details, and exclusive insights here!
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line India
Volkswagen India is revving up excitement with the official announcement of two global icons – the Tiguan R-Line SUV and the Golf GTI hatchback – set to hit Indian shores in Q2 2025. With a 3% YTD sales growth (Feb’25) and a legacy of performance, the brand aims to solidify its premium appeal. Here’s a deep dive into specs, pricing, and why these models matter.
Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, stated, “Our global icons, the Tiguan R-Line and Golf GTI, embody German engineering and will elevate our portfolio.” The brand’s confidence stems from the success of India-made models like the Taigun and Virtus. The Tiguan R-Line and Golf GTI, however, will be fully imported, targeting enthusiasts with limited units:
Dealers have already started accepting bookings, with deliveries beginning August 2025.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line India
Built on the MQB evo platform, the Tiguan R-Line promises a blend of luxury and agility:
Priced “substantially higher” than the standard Tiguan (₹35 lakh ex-showroom), the R-Line could cross ₹55–60 lakh, rivaling the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line India
The Golf GTI is a powerhouse:
As the second GTI in India (after the Polo GTI), this 5-door hatchback features:
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line India
At ₹52 lakh (ex-showroom), it rivals the Mini Cooper S and Mercedes-AMG A35.
Feature | Tiguan R-Line | Golf GTI |
---|---|---|
Engine | 2.0L TSI Turbo Petrol | 2.0L TSI Turbo Petrol |
Power | ~220 BHP (estimated) | 261 BHP |
Torque | ~350 Nm (estimated) | 370 Nm |
Transmission | 7-speed DSG | 7-speed DSG |
0–100 kmph | 7.5 seconds (estimated) | 5.9 seconds |
Top Speed | 220 kmph | 250 kmph |
Infotainment | 15.1-inch touchscreen | 10-inch touchscreen |
Digital Cockpit | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
Suspension | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro | Adaptive Damping |
Price (ex-showroom) | ₹55–60 lakh (estimated) | ₹52 lakh |
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line India
The Tiguan R-Line and Golf GTI are niche, aspirational models for buyers prioritizing driving dynamics over practicality. While pricing is steep (due to CBU import taxes), they offer unmatched German engineering. Stay tuned for test drive updates!
“These icons will create excitement among customers and fans,” says Ashish Gupta. Will you be grabbing one?