Volkswagen's compact SUV, the Tiguan, now comes with a racy R-Line body kit that increases its curb appeal yet does nothing to boost its actual performance.
A unique grille, a restyled lower front fascia, and unique wheels give the R-Line Tiguan a sporty and upscale look.
Inside, it looks much like other Tiguans but with a few extra R-Line logos sprinkled around.
The VW Tiguan is one of the few compact SUVs that can be ordered with a third row of seats.
Under the Tiguan's hood is a 184-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Our test car featured Volkswagen's optional 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.
Our test vehicle proved to be painfully slow at the test track, requiring 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph.
The relatively speedier Golf Alltrack station wagon sits beside the Tiguan in the VW showroom, but only for a limited time as it is destined for discontinuation.
The Tiguan has the Alltrack wagon beat in cargo space, especially with its second and third rows folded flat.
Our loaded test vehicle wore flashy black and orange two-tone leather upholstery and sported a large infotainment display in the dash.
Going for the top-dog SEL Premium model also adds in-dash navigation and a host of driver-assistance features.
Although it's slow, the Tiguan still presents itself as a practical SUV that can serve as a suitable substitute for VW's station wagons.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
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