Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Discontinued in India: SUV Delisted From Official Website

Volkswagen appears to have discontinued the Tiguan R-Line in India. The German carmaker has removed the premium SUV from its official India website, indicating that the imported model could be on its way out. However, Volkswagen has not made any official announcement regarding its discontinuation yet.

Key Highlights:

Launched in April 2025, the Tiguan R-Line was brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU). Despite its premium positioning and powerful engine, the SUV struggled to attract buyers, with sales remaining limited. The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is no longer listed on the company's official India website. While this points towards the SUV's discontinuation, the carmaker is yet to confirm the development officially.

The Tiguan R-Line was priced at Rs 47.11 lakh (ex-showroom) at the time of its removal. Since it was imported as a CBU, its pricing was considerably higher than that of some locally assembled alternatives in the brand's portfolio.

The SUV managed to sell only 256 units between its launch in April 2025 and September 2026, indicating limited demand for the premium imported offering.

The arrival of the locally assembled Volkswagen Tayron further reduced the Tiguan R-Line's appeal in the Indian market. The Tayron offered a more practical package, with both five-seater and seven-seater configurations available.

The seven-seater Tayron was launched at Rs 47.74 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it close to the Tiguan R-Line in terms of pricing. Volkswagen later introduced the five-seater Tayron Life variant at Rs 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom), making the entry point to its premium SUV range even more affordable.

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With a lower starting price and additional seating flexibility, the Tayron offered a stronger value proposition for buyers looking for a premium Volkswagen SUV.

The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line was powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 201 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The engine was paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

Interestingly, the Volkswagen Tayron uses the same powertrain. However, its additional practicality, seating options and locally assembled status made it a more compelling offering in the Indian market.

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If Volkswagen confirms the discontinuation, the Tiguan R-Line will mark the end of another premium CBU offering in the company's India portfolio.