New black editions bring bags of extra style to Volkswagen SUVS
VW has launched some new Black editions which sit above R-Line trim and come with black exterior styling elements including 18-inch alloys for the T-Cross and 20-inch for the Tiguan. Both cars also have matrix headlamps, which can bathe roads in up to 500 metres of bright light, and LED rear tail lights with dynamic turn signals. The Tiguan Black Edition also gains a driver assistance package, and the T-Cross Black Edition customers can opt for the upgraded Pure white paint colour at no extra cost.
Two petrol engines are available for the T-Cross, a 1.5 TSI 115 PS unit, paired with either a manual or automatic direct-shift gearbox (DSG), and a 1.5 TSI 150 PS with DSG.
The Tiguan is available with a choice of two 2.0 TSI engines allied to DSG and 4MOTION all-wheel drive – a powerful 265 PS version and a 204 PS power plant that is completely new to the UK Tiguan line-up. Prices for the T-Cross Black Edition and Tiguan Black Edition start from £29,985 and £46,605 respectively.
Black Editions have long been a popular choice among Volkswagen drivers seeking enhanced style and presence. These newcomers bring the number of Black Editions in the Volkswagen range to eight, adding to the Polo, Taigo, T-Roc, T-Roc R, Golf Hatch and Golf R Black Editions unveiled early last year.
The T-Cross was updated at the start of this year with a revamped design, enhanced standard equipment, Volkswagen’s latest infotainment technology and a newly designed interior. The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s biggest-selling model worldwide. The all-new version launched last year has a completely new look inside and out, including a multi-function driving experience switch with integrated OLED display. The vehicle is built on the latest version of Volkswagen Group’s highly successful modular transverse matrix platform, MQB-evo, which allows for a host of new systems and drive profiles to be included.
The new 2.0 TSI engine with 204 PS, DSG and 4MOTION for the Tiguan Black Edition is also being added to the Tiguan R-Line trim. It is priced from £45,605.
Words by Mark Slack
