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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | Review

KBB Editors | April 11, 2026With the addition of the SEL R-Line Turbo variant and its more powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is now one of the best compact two-row crossovers you can buy in America. While fuel economy is praiseworthy, the one thing it's missing is an optional hybrid powertrain. Toyota and Jeep's latest competitors come with one exclusively, and many others offer one too. Get to it, VW!