Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.MSRP: From ~$31,500Use the table of contents to jump to a sectionOverviewThe 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is still fairly fresh from its 2025 redesign, and still impresses with its modern design and comfortable, spacious interior. It comes in four trim levels, with the bottom three powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four and giving you a choice between FWD and AWD. The SEL R-Line Turbo has the same engine with 268 hp and AWD. An 8-speed automatic transmission is common to all. The Tiguan goes up against top-selling rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-50, and Chevrolet Equinox.2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo in Avocado GreenChase BierenkovenWhat's New for 2027The 2027 Tiguan gets a few detail improvements and more features. The backup camera on all trims and the SEL R-Line Turbo's surround-view camera get improved image quality, while the SE R-Line Black gets a heated steering wheel as standard. All trims gain a standard auto hill-hold function this year.2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Amber Brown interiorChase BierenkovenExteriorThe cleanly styled Tiguan has quite a wide stance, accentuated by its gaping lower grille, slim grille, and slanted LED headlights, with the usual slab-sided SUV look broken up by some body cladding, subtly bulging wheel arches, and a rising swage line, giving it more visual interest. The S gets 17-inch alloys, the SE rides on 19s, and the rest get 20s. The SE R-Line Black has darkened exterior trim and black wheels, while the flagship has machined wheels and silver roof rails.2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo in Avocado GreenChase BierenkovenView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleInteriorThe S is well kitted out with a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, a wireless charging pad, cloth upholstery, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and a 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, front and rear USB ports, and 7-speaker audio. AdvertisementAdvertisementHigher trims add items like leatherette or leather upholstery, a power driver's seat, adjustable ambient lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 12-speaker audio. Top grades get wood trim, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, 3-zone climate control, and a 15-inch touchscreen. The genuinely spacious cabin offers more than 40 inches of rear legroom and accommodates up to five people in two rows.2025-2026 Volkswagen Tiguan black interiorVWView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articlePrice Range and Best Value TrimThe 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan's price wasn't available at the time of writing, but is expected to increase by only a few hundred dollars and should start below $32K.CategoryTrimPriceBase trimS FWD~$31,500Top trimSEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion~$43,500Best value trimSE FWD~$34,000The SE remains the pick of the bunch, with standard leatherette upholstery, remote start, 10-color ambient lighting, a power driver's seat, a remote power liftgate, and 19-inch wheels.2027 Volkswagen Tiguan Key SpecsPowertrain OptionsEngineHorsepowerTorqueTransmissionDrivetrain2.0L Turbo I4201 hp207 lb-ft (FWD) / 221 lb-ft (AWD)8-speed automaticFWD / 4Motion AWD2.0L Turbo I4268 hp258 lb-ft8-speed automatic4Motion AWDPerformance and 0-60 MPHThe 201-hp Tiguan trims accelerate to 60 MPH in 7.7 to 8.7 seconds, depending on the test weight and whether it's FWD or AWD, so it's hardly exciting. The 268-hp AWD-only SEL R-Line Turbo does the job in a much snappier 6.7 seconds. Eco, Sport, Custom, Off-Road, and Snow driving modes are available. Maximum towing capacity is 1,500 pounds with FWD and 1,800 pounds with 4Motion AWD.2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L turbo I4 EA888 engineAdam Lynton / AutoblogFuel Economy (MPG)ConfigurationCityHighwayCombinedS FWD26*34*29*SE / SE R-Line Black FWD25*32*28*S / SE / SE R-Line Black 4Motion22*30*25*SEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion22*29*25**2026 EPA figuresAWD System OverviewThe 4Motion AWD system costs ~$1,500 extra on the otherwise FWD 201-hp S, SE, and R-Line Black, but is standard on the 268-hp SEL R-Line Turbo. It's FWD-biased, but automatically sends power to the rear axle as needed to optimize grip.DimensionsExterior DimensionsDimensionMeasurementLength184.4 inWidth (without mirrors)73.0 inHeight66.1 in – 66.5 inWheelbase109.9 inGround Clearance6.6 in (S / SE / SE R-Line Black) / 7.0 in (SEL R-Line Turbo)Interior SpaceMeasurementFront RowSecond RowHeadroom38.2 – 39.5 in38.4 – 39.7 inLegroom40.2 in40.2 inCargo SpaceThe cargo volume of 33.8 cu-ft is very good, though the CR-V's near-40-cube hold still beats it. Capacity can be increased to 69.8 cu-ft with the rear seats folded.2026 Volkswagen Tiguan trunkChase BierenkovenView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleWarrantyCoverage TypeDurationBasic (New Vehicle Limited)4 years / 50,000 milesDrivetrain4 years / 50,000 milesComplimentary Maintenance2 years / 20,000 milesPros and ConsPros:AdvertisementAdvertisementCabin quality rivals more expensive vehicles268-hp SEL R-Line Turbo performance trim available40.2 inches of rear legroom among the best in classSEL R-Line has large 15-inch touchscreenCons:Powertrain can hesitate at low speedNo hybrid or PHEV optionsWarranty falls short of Korean rivalsVerdictThe latest Tiguan is a top-class contender in the compact SUV segment, with a spacious cabin, a refined, quiet ride, and lots of standard safety kit. Performance is decent in regular trims, and a quick Turbo model caters to more enthusiastic drivers. You need no more than the well-equipped SE to get the best deal with all the most important features. While the car itself is brilliant, it loses points for not offering any hybrid options in a segment where this is now expected.2026 VW Tiguan SE in Monterey Blue PearlGeminiCompetitorsHonda CR-VToyota RAV4Kia SportageMazda CX-5Hyundai TucsonChevrolet EquinoxAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Cars section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
