The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Is An Audi-Like Family SUV With Touareg Vibes

The redesigned #VolkswagenTiguan has arrived and for 2025, the all-new 3rd generation #Tiguan brings massive upgrades in technology and luxury. #Volkswagen has made their best-seller model more powerful and premium this year and it should put up a good fight against its main rivals.
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[@hellodlo]

They’re listening! What an awesome car now, now bring back the Touareg 🙏

[@sergeihanush2262]

Touareg 3 is expensive in Europe. People won’t buy it here because price tag is Audi like

[@saranrathakrish8468]

@@hellodlo I agree the Touareg is a budget Porsche cayenne

[@delreytamayo6283]

Nope they're not bringing back the Toureg, its called the Atlas now

[@slicunit]

@@delreytamayo6283 - The Atlas needs a touch more Audi.

[@paulk.1703]

@@delreytamayo6283 Atlas is nowhere near the real Touareg but it's big enough and price competitive for American buyers.

[@dnice362]

VW and Mazda just don’t miss, imo. Almost all models are gorgeous

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

Completely agree!! I wonder what a vehicle would look like if the designed one together 😮

[@dnice362]

@ lol

[@TheCarGuru]

The outgoing model looks more premium and is a timeless design. This one looks like another VW I.D. blob. Needs less tablet, more physical buttons and more HP. Oh, and a TDI. One can always dream.

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

I always loved VW ambient lighting it’s crazy it’s a bit better than their Audis at times. And the fact they offer rear heated seats on this is a win, that was all my friends favorite feature on my 2019 Jetta. Might just upgrade to an SUV finally

[@louiszhang3050]

Man I wish they still had the Passat... the new Passat looks so good and they have a lot of the nice things that this Tiguan has. Volkswagen is really making some of their newer generation stuff feel really nice and much more premium. Shame automakers don't want to give the sedan a chance anymore.

[@jeremysantaana859]

Wow I like it and it's better than the previous generation 😍😍😍

[@justind8125]

I’m honestly shocked they made it so nice 🤣. Are the old VW days coming back?!

[@matthewoesch2364]

Looks really, really good! I’ll highly consider one!!

[@danielwilliamson7710]

Gorgeous inside and out! Great job VW!!!!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Volkswagen makes some awesome cars! They have a great mix of style and practicality.

[@steelgray330]

Looks great. Only gripe is 20 inch wheels on top trim. Give us a choice of 19s please. 20s with 40 series tires are not pothole friendly for a nice family SUV.

[@gtb5]

Think you can downgrade it when ordering

[@John-vf4so]

this is honestly a home run... super impressive interior

[@The0ne_zz]

Bringing back the buttons, love to see it. Now do the aircon controls

[@x7wolverines7x]

Why don’t they put the gti motor and hp in this

[@joehrlein847]

that would be nice.......you never know but Audi has priority

[@RafsioKaman]

They literally do it in Europe dont they? That would make this the best small suv out there with that drivetrain.

[@MyMovie5858]

Because of Audi Q5

[@MikeBaloga]

Asked by literally everybody. We didn’t buy the previous generation because the engine was anemic. Went Volvo and got another 100hp motor over the VW.

[@Chiroman527]

Agreed.... If Acura can get 272 HP from their 2.0L Turbo in the RDX - VW should have been able to get close to that.

[@Gregarproto]

Owned a 2022 Tiguan, loved the look of that one when it came out, probably my favorite model in the mainstream compact SUV segment. New one is even better. Never cared about the capacitive controls on the wheel because they worked well with the haptic feedback and the amount of force required to press them. Just hated they were gloss black. The AC controls were far more annoying because there was no feedback and you have to look down to adjust anything AC related. New one doesn’t seem better in that regard other than being closer to normal driving line of sight. I do wish we’d see more power though. Or an actual R with the Golf R powertrain.

[@reynaldocordero4247]

I have a 23' Tiguan R line black and love it ❤. 44k no issues miles to date.

[@alexandercura1523]

Looks nice! I hope VW sells a lot of these

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Finally a new tiguan

[@jakeywakey4424]

I love it omg😭😭 I wonder what the lower trims look like

[@Nestle245]

Volkswagen is badass for that red logo emblem lights. Remember seeing it on the road about a year ago I didn't know what vehicle that was till I got closer, its definitely unique.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

This new interior is stunning! Ijust wish they kept the reclining rear seats because that adds to the rear seat comfort for bigger people

[@chibbyylol]

cool fact: tiguan is combination of german words of 'tiger' and 'iguana' (tiger, leguan)

[@EmilyHùngng]

Your videos are a true cinematic experience! Thank you for your art and talent.⚫️⛄️☃️

[@austinevans7469]

I am seriously LOVING this new look!!!!! Way to go VW❤🎉

[@PSB-900]

Could be my next ride if they come out with a Hybrid version!

[@huythai1222]

I’ve got to say, as a Toyota guy VW really up the ante on the entire segment. With the RAV4 being amongst the oldest models in the segment, unless drastic changes have been made for the next generation the Tiguan might become one of the most luxurious models in the segment.

[@zubastik2992]

If its ea888 i guess its detuned or smaller turbo. Most likely you'll be able to get a tune for it and extra 50+hp

[@KEVIN88GT]

Wow...Amazing design by VW. I wasnt even aware that they hired both Helen Keller and Ray Charles to their design team!

[@mjg1544]

Love the design. Has everything I want except power folding mirrors and 360 camera. Even has a HUD! If SEL is the top trim, I guess I’ll keep looking.

[@bill7481]

This is a nice looking SUV, overall, even though it looks part Jeep Compass and part Corolla Cross. But what’s this obsession with the big air vents? The interior is really nice. I like that they have the gauge cluster under a hood. Well done by VW!

oh lord almighty the height adjustable sliding armrest is back, this is one of the most glorious things in a VW...especially if you're short.

[@802asher]

IMO this is now the best looking non-lux compact crossover inside and out. Hands down. And that is coming from someone who has owned newer Subarus and Toyotas. That ambient lighting is tight. Too bad it can't average 65 miles per gallon in an even mix of City/Hwy miles and have 300 horsepower like my Rav4 Prime!

[@SeanParauka]

FINALLY - The adjustable armrest is back!!

[@dave7315]

I wish it had visible dual exhaust, hybrid or plug in options, and hard buttons for the climate controls. It’s definitely an upgrade. Honestly it has more than the RAV4. But I just don’t know.

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

True. I cannot stand touchscreen hvac controls in the car.. so annoying!

[@josephs1701]

Wow, this looks nicer than a lot of its luxury counterparts. ambient lighting that is finally unique. The features rival my Volvo. I just hope they offer a hybrid or PHEV, I need more zoom zoom

[@kenlovesMurica]

The design is a winner

[@anthonyn.6698]

They need to try the Touareg one more time

[@sergeihanush2262]

Touareg only worth it with 3.0 diesel and it is not allowed here…not understood by people. I bet people think tundra with 5.7 engine makes less emissions then 3 Littleton diesel)))

[@ruffmadman]

VW doesn't have the brand image in the US as they do in Europe to try bringing the Touareg over. The Touareg is just too premium of a platform for what US buyers would want to pay with a VW badge.

[@larryhouse3776]

Touareg never sold well here because people can't pronounce the name. Lmao

[@Nestle245]

Most vehicle's in it's class dont even have ambient lighting, and VW has the best of them. Then again VW was moreso always been more premium than the vehicles it compares too.

[@tiagopatrao4848]

This tiguan has all the features in my cousins 2024 Q5 Prestige which is a 65k dollar car, meanwhile this is probably in the 40s. My mom has a 2020 tiguan and it’s almost as smooth and comfortable as a Q5, maybe this one will be on the same level of ride quality if not better. I really think this will be a huge it, especially for those who want a Q5 but a bit more budget friendly.

[@tiagopatrao4848]

Another thought-a base model Q5 is the same price as a fully loaded Tiguan. You don’t get all these features this tiguan has in a base Q5!!

[@MyMovie5858]

I am getting a bit tired of the rear light bar. The design looked fresh and modern 10 years ago.

[@richiejrich]

Once I saw this car had hood props, I could tell VW was trying to up their game again. They’re move into the economy car market with cheapo materials and cost cutting is not why many of us fell in love with VW cars

[@noelsilva8887]

Nice especially that interior wow close to Audi level. Just missing windows shade in rear but ok. 😅

[@davidmadrid6126]

I'm impressed really elevating the game VW!

[@mistercarter333]

Wow this looks better than the new Q5 on the inside.

[@TomJones-th1qs]

If VW's had about 20% more power, they'd be great. 9 second 0-60 times arent acceptable these days.

[@jeffs6090]

Exactly! We've been needing the Tiguan R in the US for a while now. It has 320hp and would be amazing! It's on the short wheelbase which we also don't get here. I'd be happy with 250 like many vehicles this size has. Supposedly, we should get a phev version with 62 miles of electric range and up to 272hp. That might be the one to get.

[@emilalakbarov2547]

If you want power get an Audi, same company but more HP

[@newswanofficial]

last gen tiguan 0-60 was around 8 seconds. this gen is lighter and has more power so 0-60 should be around low to mid 7 seconds

[@bachbui]

bro came up with that 9 seconds 0-60 out of nowhere just to hate on the car lol

[@MrTobytat2]

Yeah because you buy a Tiguan to gap other Karens between stop lights. You want a sports car, get one and stop complaining.

[@alvin.holbrook]

Interesting that VW brought this over rather than the Tayron. I'm eager to get into this car and take a look. Maybe if they have one in green it'll convince us to trade in our Golf Alltrack MK 7.5

[@stevenichols4759]

No biases, just like apple Watch, smart watches, do the slide too.

[@vinyfiny]

The exterior looks pretty nice other than the big mouth on the front. The interior looks great and the tech is top notch. Actually looking forward to this if the price is reasonable on the SEL.

[@nicklasph]

That third row was far from useless. If you have kids and their friends to haul that thing comes in clutch! But since nobody has kids anymore, what’s the point in catering to young families. Gotta be rich to get practicality now I guess

[@jackdaniels2905]

I miss those smaller Tiguans

[@Mazda23]

Still no hybrid??

[@GreenLittlePandas]

VW Tayron has it. will be available Q1 25 as i heard.

[@jasperalberts7647]

Same block in a MK8.5R makes 130hp more just from factory forced induction hardware and tuning..

[@bossK78]

Wish it had more power. Looks nice.

[@mpaquet7465]

Nice review,rhanks. Where are the PHEV versions? Will have to look somewhere else...

[@gloriclyoko]

Wow this car now really gives me Audi vibes. I hope the price won’t give me Porsche vibes..

[@antwannelson9426]

Impressive vehicle & features. Did it have power-folding mirrors?

[@JeanClaud3]

That infotainment looks like the one on the ford escape hope it won't lag

[@markchung2597]

This is an awesome suv. I actually wanna buy one for my wife.

[@AFLive]

Wow it has every feature I'd ever want !! cept the Reclining , shudda kept that . . Anyway I hope they will have an ELECTRIC offering

[@pauladam8918]

I’m a huge VW fan but can’t get behind these new front ends other than that the new interior looks fantastic and the side looks like a Subaru crosstrek.I heard the RLine jumps from $41k to 49k yikes guess I will keep my 2022 R line.

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

I love the GM key fob partnership lmaoooo

[@closg9309]

Should’ve had the touch button on the steering wheel. Love them on my MK8 GTI. Don’t like the 20” wheels either but that’s an easy fix.

[@WOOF95]

Stunning design! Too bad it doesn't go into production until next summer. 😞

[@delreytamayo6283]

Definitely need a self-charging hybrid version

[@stevehunter7402]

They destroyed the practicality. Sliding 40/20/40 rear bench seat is so useful for people who actually go on trips, have a family involved in multiple sports. Screens and lights don’t improve a car.

[@ilimit]

There needs to be a Tiguan R or at least GTI power with this ea888. It’ll be nice to have a crossover Golf R equivalent. BMW actually has the closest thing to it right now with the X1 X2 m35.

[@karacha]

Awesome, but we really need the R version, please.

[@stevenmccoy7224]

Where is the shifter? Am I crazy or is it not in the center? Did they go to a Mercedes type shifter in the column

[@igeekone]

It's now the same as the 2024 ID.4, column mounted twist style.

[@BabyBugBug]

This will cost an absolute fortune to maintain properly.

[@g3johnston]

Love it. But I want everything here brought to the Atlas which is the vehicle I need for the usable third row.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Where are the hybrids?

[@AutoViews_MK]

So Tiguan gets a nice quality key fob, real buttons on the steering wheel and less shiny plastics on the interior while the all new Gen 'luxury' Audi S5 gets a crappy cheap key fob, buttons removed from the steering wheel which also is the ugliest steering wheel in the lineup and tons of cheap shiny plastics on the inside. Am I the only one buffeled with their latest choices????😮

[@chipsen3359]

Best Car 👍

[@christianx2k]

looks like it'll be a big upgrade from my jetta

[@Chiroman527]

Very Nice Vehicle. I'm liking it .......the only Zonk is the 201HP ?? Other 2.0L Turbos out there have more (Acura RDX!) . Beautiful Interiror with spectacular Graphics. I would need to research more about the reliability of VW , Never owned one. This is Winner - depending on pricing and MPGs... Hybrid would have been a Grand Slam. Too Bad I have to wait until Early Summer 2025. If pricing comes in at $40K for this TOL model - it Blows the CRV Hybrid Sport Touring out of the Water !!

[@AAPLGUY]

I see a lot of GM (especially Buick) design from the side profile. Looks great!

[@dillonjacobpaskaran1434]

oh thats not

[@g20dillon]

@@dillonjacobpaskaran1434oh

[@Thincatchildless]

I always loved Volkswagen just hated its lack of reliability

[@singingLeaf123]

this has better interior than new q5. q5 has more screens and it looks cheap

[@briancorreia2923]

Watched a couple of introduction videos now at the same event and nobody is mentioning the missing hybrid and plugin hybrid that Europe is getting. Did VW tell presenters not to bring it up and are they about to announce it separately or not at all?

[@stevehunter7402]

I hate LED headlights at night. Totally blinding for oncoming vehicles. Should be outlawed.

[@Smileydudekxy]

Those are aftermarket

[@SnowySnails]

Love it!

[@davewilson7602]

The lines on this just don’t work for me. It’s like they made it truckier like everyone else, but in every wrong way it’s just bulbous and misaligned

[@LBYINCHINA]

I like the current gen better, more straight line and angles.

[@markb3866]

I really like it. Only thing not a fan of is the tail light light pattern. X or cross. Odd.

[@Unsalted375]

Looks like the Golfs Big Brother

[@ChristopherMcFarlane]

Is that a subwoofer inside the spare tire? 👀🤔

[@paulk.1703]

would be nice if they match the HP of the GTI/GLI. 200HP and it's the only option for now is kinda low.

[@mra4107]

Looks good but still underpowered. Needs to be in the 250-270 hp range. Lack of hybrid options in 2025 is also weird...

[@jasonsong86]

Kinda sad they dropped the inline 5 and vr6 for the 4 turbo.

[@MrNemo721]

C'mon VW give us the 300HP R

[@AdenosinePush]

Interior is gorgeous. Exterior looks like a Kia.

[@tristanvanhook7716]

Not the largest in the segment, all new gmc terrain has standard 15 inch screen in all trims.

[@mushy213]

I hope this grows on me because right now the rear is so ugly and plain. Didn’t know that was possible at the same time?

[@PaulJohnson-xr9iu]

Bring back the TDI

[@smckay87]

I prefer my '19 Golf Alltrack SEL. A massive screen doesn't make it better.

[@w6341]

As a mechanic, if you buy a Tiguan... 😂

[@theloversDeAyer]

Is it just me or that center screen is an exact replica of other car brands ???

[@chalupavato]

Dang idk how i feel about that screen. Idk if I want a whole ass monitor distracting me.

[@67keyakaren68]

Buddy will relate everyone but Honda Acura lol

[@singingLeaf123]

Hey Sofyan, I wanted to know your reaction to Jaguar new logo and video advertisement of inclusivity I think and what you think lol?

[@Sprezzatura1]

This vehicle was built for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce... good luck!