Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Launched in India, Priced from Rs 49 Lakh

The new generation of Volkswagen Tiguan has been launched in India with the starting ex-showroom price of Rs 49,00,000. Positioned as Volkswagen India’s flagship SUV, the third generation of Tiguan will now be available in a single R-Line variant and limited numbers as it will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU).

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Design

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line looks comparatively different from the outgoing variants of Tiguan. In the front, it receives sleeker headlights, connected LED stripes, and lowered massive mess-pattern air damp with silver lip. To maintain its sportier stance, the automaker has added some chrome elements across the front fascia of this SUV. There are 19-inch alloy wheels as standard. 

On the rear profile is a large light bar with a smoked effect and a roof spoiler on the top. The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is confirmed to be available in six color options: Cipressino Green Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, Nightshade Blue Metallic, Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect, Oyster Silver Metallic, and Persimmon Red Metallic.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Interior

Volkswagen has offered an all-black color scheme with blue stitching on the dashboard and sports seat. A 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system with climate control and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is configured on the center console. Additionally, it packs three-spoke steering wheels with R-Line badging and a 10.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster. 

The all-new Tiguan R-Line SUV also has a panoramic sunroof, 30-color ambient lighting, tri-zone climate control, brushed stainless steel pedals, massaging front seats, wireless charging, and Level 2 ADAS. India spec R-Line also comes mated with Volkswagen’s Park Assist Plus tech, which helps drivers search for ideal parking spaces and properly park the vehicle in narrow spaces. 

Tiguan R-Line Performance

The sportier iteration of the Tiguan SUV is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing 204 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and achieve a top speed of 229 km/h. 

The automaker has said the new version of the Tiguan can deliver an impressive fuel efficiency of 12.58 km/l.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Price in India & Rivals

Volkswagen has launched the Tiguan R-Line in India at a starting price of Rs 49,00,000, making it around 11,00,000 more expensive than the previous models, which were also unveiled as the CBU route. 

The Tiguan R-Line SUV will compete in India with the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Jeep Meridian, Citroen C5 Aircross, Skoda Kodiaq, and Nissan X-Trail.