The Touareg comes in one highly specified PHEV version with the only option being a choice of colours.

The Touareg R combines a V6 turbocharged 3.0L petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor for a maximum system power of 340kW plus maximum torque of 700Nm. The R version comes with an 8 Sp automatic transmission and 4MOTION drive train. This is good for a 0-100km/h time of 5.1 seconds.

Maximum electric only range is around 50km, so its ideal for daily city driving. Once the EV range is exhausted the Touareg R operates as a normal e-hybrid with excellent economy.

Both a Mode 2 charging cable (Type 2 to Australian powerpoint) and Mode 3 charging cable (Type 2 to Type 2) are standard, providing at-home and on-road charging flexibility.

As you would expect the Touareg R PHEV comes with almost everything VW can put in there including night vision, wireless smartphone connectivity and charging and matrix headlights.

The VW Touareg is a favourite large SUV of mine, winning multiple OzRoamer SUV COTY awards in the past. Considering it shares many component with the Porsche Cayenne one must question why buy a Porsche when you can get similar for half price. You can buy another car as well.

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VW Tiguan R was first launched in April last year.

Like a lot of us the Tiguan has grown over the years since it was first launched in the 2008.

Tiguan R is powered by the familiar Golf ‘R’ 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo petrol engine. This produces some 235kW of power and a handy 400Nm of torque from 2,000 through to 5,600 rpm.

It drives all four wheels through the 4Motion system With Torque vectoring and a 7 Sp direct shift gearbox.

This combination is good for a 0-100km/h time of 5.1 seconds and top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

But more than that, the Tiguan R is easy to live with everyday. It will happily potter around without fuss and yet deliver blistering performance when asked. That is the beauty of it.

Inside its comfortable with heated sports seating, wireless connectivity for smart phones, a 9.2 inch central screen and digital drivers instruments.

It also features the full suite of IQ Drive travel assist functionality and matrix LED auto headlights. This is in addition to a pile of ‘R’ specification features.

VW Tiguan ‘R is priced from $73,790 plus the usual costs

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Instead of the Tiguan R buyers could look at.

Buyers of sports SUVs have a limited choice, especially in affordable range. They could look at the:

Cupra Leon VZx, Audi RSQ3, Subaru WRX Sportswagon,

Slightly more expensive options can include the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Genesis GV70 3.5T, Maserati Grecale Trofeo.

Read more about other sports SUVs  – OzRoamer 2022 Sports SUV COTY Award

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Here is a smaller, stylish sports SUV that has sub 5 second 0-100kmh times and is priced from around $62,000 plus the usual costs.

I like the overall style and design of the T-Roc. It gets the balance between size and practicality about right. Inside there is plenty of room for the front occupants, not so much for those behind them though as you would expect.

Front seats are comfortable and supportive.

This is a driver’s car so let’s chat about that.

The T-Roc R comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine that delivers 221kW of power and a handy 400Nm of torque from a low 2000rpm. This allows for both relaxed around town cruising and spritely acceleration when asked.

There is a 7-speed direct shift gearbox and 4MOTION traction. Think of this as providing better traction as its definitely not an off-road SUV.

The thick rimmed steering wheel allows direct feel and the overall responsiveness to driver inputs is impressive.

Overall the VW T-Roc R is simply sun to drive

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Instead of the VW T ROC R buyers could look at:  

Smaller sports SUVs are popular.

Buyers could look at  Hyundai Kona N, Audi SQ2.  Cupra Leon VZx,

Looking slightly further buyers could look at : Honda Civic Type R, Toyota GR Corolla, Subaru WRX Sportswagon,  or even the  Renault Megane RS,

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Both the Golf GTi and its sibling the 110TSI R Line are coming later this year after considerable delays due to, yes you guessed it, supply constraints globally.

The Golf GTi in its pure form is so well balanced as a sports hatch that outright speed and acceleration aren’t all that important. Like the Mazda MX-5 and the Subaru WRX, the Golf is for those windy roads that engage the driver and provide simple fun.

The Golf GTI features a 180kW and 370Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and the latest 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with twin wet clutches. The GTI will go from 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds and sip fuel at an ADR figure of 7.0 litres per 100km.

It features a choice of 18- and 19-inch wheel and tyre packages, 15-stage adaptive suspension and an electronically controlled mechanical locking front differential with ESC Sport for maximum comfort with driving fun.

One thing I could never get used to, but enthusiasts love them, are the Tartan seats. However, find that quiet, windy road on a sunny day and all is forgiven.

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