The first launch of 2025 for Volkswagen India will be the all-new Tiguan R-Line, which has been confirmed for launch on April 14. The latest generation of the Tiguan, which made its global debut back in 2023, is coming to India in range-topping R-Line guise only, and as a completely built-up (CBU) model. This is the first of two CBU offerings Volkswagen will introduce in India this year, with the Golf GTI hatchback set to follow shortly after.
“We strongly believe these icons [Tiguan R-Line and Golf GTI] are truly aspirational and will permeate excitement among customers and fans of the brand. The two new carlines will be introduced in early Q2 2025 and will progressively strengthen the brands’ presence in India”, confirmed Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, in a recent conversation with carandbike.
Based on the updated MQB ‘evo’ platform, the new Tiguan is, in size terms, almost identical to the outgoing model. It is 30 mm longer, but just 4 mm taller, and its width and 2,680 mm wheelbase are the same as that of the current Tiguan. In terms of its appearance, the Tiguan’s face is now home to ‘IQ Light HD’ Matrix headlights, which were developed for use in the bigger Touareg SUV and employ 38,400 multi-pixel LEDs for illumination. Volkswagen says the new Tiguan is also more aerodynamic, with a drag coefficient of 0.28 Cd (down from 0.33 Cd).
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