Spy photographers have caught the redesigned Volkswagen Tiguan on multiple occasions and now they’ve spotted what appears to be an R-Line variant. While that’s just a guess, it seems like a logical conclusion as the prototype is instantly recognizable and doesn’t seem too special at first glance. However, a closer inspection reveals vertical air curtains that feature new horizontal elements. We can also see a lightly revised intake, which trades a honeycomb mesh insert for a sportier diamond pattern. Elsewhere, there’s attractive two-tone alloy wheels.
The rest of the model appears to carryover
and it’s clear the redesigned Tiguan will adopt a more adventurous design. As
part of this effort, the slab-sided bodywork has given way to soft curves and
flowing surfaces. The streamlined design also incorporates muscular haunches
and a more curvaceous rear end.
Spy photographers haven’t gotten much of a
look inside, but previous pictures have revealed a freestanding display similar
to the one used in the facelifted Golf and new ID.7. However, unlike the EV,
the Tiguan will apparently retain a traditional instrument cluster. Volkswagen
has been tight-lipped about the crossover, but it’s expected to ride on the MQB
Evo platform and be unveiled later this year. Under the hood, we can expect an
assortment of relatively familiar options although there could be updates for
improved performance and efficiency.
We’ll learn more closer to launch, but the
current US-spec Tiguan has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumping out
184 hp and 299 Nm of torque. It’s connected to an
eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be paired to an optional
all-wheel drive system.
