Blending the sounds of two words and a combined meaning, “Tiger” and “Iguana,” makes the car name Tiguan so unique. 350,000 readers voted on choosing this name from the German auto magazines organized by the Volkswagen Marketing team.
From Germany to India, it was fully imported. It’s considered to be the best-selling model. Different variants are produced at their facilities around the world.
Regionally, Skoda assembles the model at the Aurangabad plant specifically for the Indian Market. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Aurangabad plant, locally assembles the model for the Indian market. On 14th April 2025, Tiguan R-Line was launched in India. Ex-showroom price is Rs49lakhs.
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R-Line design blueprints with a great sporty appearance, turbo petrol engine, customizable cockpit, and unique bumpers are a few special things you can notice.
Dynamic performances
Comes with a resolute 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that produces 201 horsepower. Available in FWD and AWD, which improves traction through the segregation of powers on the wheels.
A 4-motion all-wheel driving system. Turbocharged petrol. 204 P for power and 320Nm torque. A 7-speed dual-clutch (DSG) transmission. Gives good mileage of 12.58 km/pl. It has a battery with a capacity of 74.7 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack.
Aesthetics and Design
IQ drive assistance is a swank feature in it. Side sills, massive wheels, bumpers that shine, a great spacious cargo boot space, and not to forget the massage seats at the front seats.
Rear seats with flexible folding systems in place. Heads-up display and a great 15-inch infotainment display (Apple Car and Android Auto). You can also customise the Digital Cockpit Pro. Matrix LED lights.
A great view comes from its panoramic sunroof. Overall illumination is vibrant with multi-colored lights. Interiors have a premium brown leather and hexagon quilts with white stitches. The 5-seater Tiguan has lots of space for cargo and travellers, while the Tiguan Allspace vehicle offers a third row for 7 people’s seating capacity.
Safety Comes First
Rated with a 5-star by NCAP, it’s augmented with 21 level 2 ADAS features. A great lane assist and front assist system. 9 airbags as standard. Keyless and push-button start. A 360-degree surround view camera. Ground clearance of 176mm.
Let’s not forget how tech it is! A digital cluster with a 12.3-inch and a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Wireless and seamless Android Auto, and a great charging pad facility. VW connect, connect plus, App-connect, In-Car App Amazon, and Alexa. So, guess how well-designed can the Sound system get.
Tata Tiguan: Price and Sales
The premium SUV’s introductory price (ex-showroom Pan-India) is Rs 49 Lakh. Back then, deliveries began by April 23. Sales were a bit slow may be due to its high price range in its segment, as it faces competition from its rivals, such as diesel SUVs and seven-seater SUVs, such as Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, and Citroen C5 Aircross. The R-line trim is a fully loaded variant.
Tata Tiguan: The German SUV and its prospects
The R-line version is expected to see positive growth in the Indian Market. Driven by a sporty design, feature upgrades, and competitive price points. With great power and efficiency makes it a great deal of attraction for buyers.
The Tiguan Line has greater prospects due to its astounding attributes and price points, which definitely gave a boost to its sales volume. It’s positioned and does give competition to entry-level luxury SUVs.
German cars, and especially if it’s a Volkswagen, hold a great brand image with its durable high quality vehicles. Well-known for its value and price points makes it affordable for all. With 12 brands, it has maintained its market position. This definitely contributes to the push in sales records and potential growth for the Tata Tiguan in its segment.