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    Canada receives the 2013 Tig R-Line

    08-16-2012 12:56 PM #1


    Who knew?

    Black headliner and GTI steering wheel! Looks like RVC is back on the menu too after 2012 hiatus.

    Not sure I dig the running boards.


    Had I known, I would have waited a few months
    Also, this means that there will be Rline parts on the north american ETKA.
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    08-16-2012 02:10 PM #2
    This is a half ass R-line. Real R-line comes with different front/rear bumpers, grille. This is nothing but some cosmetics that can be easily added. I am not a fan of black roof lining nor do I really care for a flat bottom steering wheel, IHMO.
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    08-16-2012 02:17 PM #3
    My guess is that the NA bumpers/grille are crash tested and approved for NA only, so they stuck with them for cost reasons.

    I dig the black headliner and the painted side molding.

    The R-line only comprises cosmetic changes anyhow... nothing new.

    At least the pedal part #s will be readily available!
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    08-16-2012 02:23 PM #4
    I wonder how much it will cost to order that steering wheel.
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    08-16-2012 02:23 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Sam6644 View Post
    I wonder how much it will cost to order that steering wheel.
    Probably better off finding a GTI wheel on ebay!
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    08-17-2012 09:34 AM #6
    the running boards are not part of the R-Line package... it's an accessory!

    R-Lines gives:

    Painted side molding
    door sills
    R emblem at a few spot
    that steering wheel
    19'' malory wheels
    trunk spoiler
    black headlier
    afs bi-xenon lights and del
    sport pedals
    sport suspension
    widened wheel arch
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    08-17-2012 09:43 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by volksmaniac View Post
    the running boards are not part of the R-Line package... it's an accessory!

    R-Lines gives:

    Painted side molding
    door sills
    R emblem at a few spot
    that steering wheel
    19'' malory wheels
    trunk spoiler
    black headlier
    afs bi-xenon lights and del
    sport pedals
    sport suspension
    widened wheel arch
    afs bi-xenon lights and del
    sport suspension
    widened wheel arch

    -- those are actually part of the Highline package (which must be ordered to get Rline)
    They've done studies you know. 60% of the time... it works every time.
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    08-17-2012 10:13 AM #8
    I still think its pretty cool, and happy to see VW at least try to bring over the R-line for the tiguan
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    08-20-2012 05:57 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Preppy View Post
    afs bi-xenon lights and del
    sport suspension
    widened wheel arch

    -- those are actually part of the Highline package (which must be ordered to get Rline)
    Not in Canada!
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    08-20-2012 07:08 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by volksmaniac View Post
    Not in Canada!
    My canadian highline sport has them?!

    Oh my mistake, the R line package replaces the sport package...
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    08-20-2012 09:47 PM #11
    Looks like nothing by window dressing.

    Now, if they would have dropped the 3.6L engine in it or the 3.0L TDI, then I'd get excited.
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    08-21-2012 01:43 AM #12
    From my un-trained eye, it look like the USA SEL w/DA except for the badge, wheel, paddles, and shift knob.
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    08-21-2012 09:01 AM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by chadhargis View Post
    Looks like nothing by window dressing.

    Now, if they would have dropped the 3.6L engine in it or the 3.0L TDI, then I'd get excited.
    Then it would be an R... not an R Line
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    08-21-2012 09:03 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by MacOS View Post
    From my un-trained eye, it look like the USA SEL w/DA except for the badge, wheel, paddles, and shift knob.
    It is a Canadian Highline, which is pretty similar to the US SEL, but with:

    Painted side molding
    door sills
    R emblem at a few spot
    that steering wheel
    19'' malory wheels
    trunk spoiler
    black headlier
    sport pedals
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