2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | Latest Features, Trims, Colors & Photos

The Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV has truly distinguished itself in a crowded market full of excellent options. With its 2025 update, it retains the classic European style we love and promises to enhance driving enjoyment in 2026 with the new top-of-the-line SEL R-Line Turbo trim, featuring a powerful 268-hp turbocharged engine. Inside, there's space for five, as the third-row option from the previous model has been removed. It also offers modern infotainment features and luxurious options like leather seats and wood trim. The sleek design stands out with distinctive German flair in a segment where blending in is often the norm.

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New SEL R-Line Turbo trim with 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine making 268 horsepower

The 2026 VW Tiguan is turning heads with its sleek design and impressive features. Let's break down the trim levels to help you find the perfect fit for your driving style.

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SEL R-Line Turbo

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The new Tiguan's extra length makes it a highly practical compact crossover. The increased cargo space is impressive, but note that there's no longer a third row. They've relocated the gearshift to the column, creating space for a larger console with additional storage. The materials have been upgraded, offering options like leather seats and real wood accents. You can also get power-adjustable massaging and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and three-zone climate control. The second-row seats split 60/40, allowing you to keep one or two spots open for passengers when you need more cargo space.

ClimaCoat® heated, heat-insulated & sound-insulated front windshield w/ 100% UV protection
15" touchscreen multi-function center display with navigation
30-color adjustable ambient interior lighting w/ backlit dash décor

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The new Tiguan features a standard 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, with an optional 15.0-inch upgrade. Both screens run the latest Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro software. It's great they retained the rotary volume knob and physical drive mode controls-sometimes old-school is best! Standard features include wireless device charging, with upgrades like a head-up display and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system available.

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The new Tiguan is striking a chord with car enthusiasts through its classic combination of more power and less weight, and it's set to improve even further for 2026. The reliable turbocharged 201-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine remains for the lower trims, while the new SEL R-Line Turbo boasts an impressive 268 horsepower. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission for smooth performance. Additionally, all trims have shed about 170 pounds due to increased use of aluminum in the suspension and high-strength steel in the newly designed bodywork. The

The 2026 Tiguan also boasts fuel efficiency ratings of 25-29 mpg combined, 22-26 mpg in the city, and 30-34 mpg on the highway.

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ENGINE	2.0-liter inline-4
HORSEPOWER	201 HP
TORQUE	207 or 221 lb.-ft.
MPG (CITY / HWY)	22-26/30-34 mpg

The 2025 Tiguan has received some cool upgrades, including four additional airbags-driver knee, center, and rear side-bringing the total to 10. As before, every Tiguan comes standard with forward-collision alert with automatic braking and a blind-spot warning system.