Volkswagen Releases A Seriously Cool Tiguan Concept

To cater to its huge enthusiast following, from time to time, Volkswagen reveals cool concept cars that give owners ideas on how to modify their rides. Earlier this year, Volkswagen unveiled Jetta GLI Concept called the Blue Lagoon. It featured a unique blue wrap, BBS wheels, retro Recaro seats, and more unique touches. More vehicles are coming to the 2021 Volkswagen Enthusiast Fleet family, including a new concept that just dropped.

Say hello to the Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept. Based on the current 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, not the upcoming 2022 model, the SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept is named after the Riverside North arts district in downtown Denver, Colorado. The concept debuted at the EuroTripper enthusiast event in Ft. Meyers, Florida, in February. This is easily the coolest Tiguan we've ever seen in the United States since the hardcore Tiguan R isn't sold here.

The concept was designed by famous VW enthusiast and car collector Jamie Orr, using parts from the aftermarket. "I knew what the Tiguan represented for me and what I wanted to do stylistically with it," he said. "What I love about the Tiguan is that it performs just as well on sinuous backroads as it does on city streets. This car can withstand the elements - but many Tiguan owners simply want a sports utility vehicle that is fun to drive in their daily lives."

This Tiguan is perfect for cyclists, which is why it includes a black carbon fiber Alpine Trail 2 bicycle mounted on the back using a Thule T1 rack that hooks up to the 1,500-pound rated 1.25-inch receiver. Other exterior modifications include wider 285/35ZR20 Continental SportContact 5P tires wrapped around 20-inch Rotiform OZR wheels. This concept clearly sits lower than a standard Tiguan, thanks to the new Soloworks height-adjustable coilover suspension.