On-Road Score

Volkswagen Tiguan R-line strikes the perfect balance between understated elegance, solid German engineering, and driving dynamics that are hard to match in its segment. The 2.0 TSI engine delivers refined power with a strong mid-range punch, making highway drives a delight, while the DSG gearbox ensures seamless performance. What truly sets the Tiguan apart is its build quality everything feels premium and built to last. Unlike many feature-laden but gimmicky competitors, the Tiguan offers purposeful tech, mature design, and top-tier safety, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts who value substance over flash.

Currently, the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is my favorite among all the cars sold in India. For Indian driving conditions, I believe it offers the right mix of performance and comfort (especially with DCC) for long drives. Driving dynamics, performance and practicality are key criteria in how I evaluate any vehicle, largely because I learned to drive in my father's Ford Fiesta, a car that set a high benchmark with its exceptional handling. Interestingly, the engine in Tiguan is a detuned version of the one in my current daily driver-Golf GTI, and I am convinced that performance is more than sufficient for Indian roads. Overall, the Tiguan R-Line is a perfect choice for a one-car garage in India.

I genuinely think the VW Tiguan R Line is my favourite right now because after owning the Taigun for 3 years and driving over 75,000KMs I have experiences german craftmanship. I took a testdrive of the Tiguan R Line and it got a smile on my face, the driving dynamics, the build quality and the overall experience in the car was fantastic. The interiors of the car felt plush and well built, the alcantara seats are just amazing (loved it from the Octavia RS).

To be honest my pick would be Volkswagen Tiguan 2024. I've seen the car online launched in European markets and I kept on going through the updates about the India launch. After a long wait, finally it launched. I still remember seeing the car first time in person, I flew to Hyderabad specifically to see it and love at sight. I planned everything for purchase but got a hiccup in between and it got delayed sorting things out. But the motivation kept me on my toes to work harder and everything is sorted, booking done on 24-12-23, got the delivery on 09-01-24. That was the car stole my heart back in 2021. But I had to wait for financials to sort out, worth the wait. Drove 500 km and it turned out to be the best car in the segment