Volkswagen Tiguan trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan comes in four trims: S ($31,205), SE ($33,995), SE R-Line Black ($37,245) and SEL R-Line Turbo ($43,085), before destination. The first three use a 201-hp 2.0L turbo four with FWD or $1,500 4Motion; the SEL R-Line Turbo gets a 268-hp, 258 lb-ft version with standard AWD.

Current Tiguan trim levels: Tiguan, third generation

The current Tiguan is the third generation. The SEL R-Line Turbo tops the 2027 lineup with a 268-hp engine. Every 2027 Tiguan has an 8-speed automatic and a 12.9-inch touchscreen; S, SE and SE R-Line Black can be front- or all-wheel drive.[1][2]

Volkswagen Tiguan Tiguan, third generation trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
S	$31,205Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; FWD, 4Motion $32,705	2.0L TSI turbo I-4, 8-speed automatic (201 hp)	12.9-inch touchscreen Heated cloth front seats Front and rear Park Distance Control, wireless charging [1][2]
SE	$33,995Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; FWD, 4Motion $35,495	2.0L TSI turbo I-4, 8-speed automatic (201 hp)	Perforated V-Tex leatherette 19-inch alloys Power liftgate and 10-color ambient lighting [1][2]
SE R-Line Black	$37,245Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; FWD, 4Motion $38,745	2.0L TSI turbo I-4, 8-speed automatic (201 hp)	Head-up display R-Line black grille, badging and trim 20-inch black R-Line wheels [1][2]
SEL R-Line Turbo	$43,085Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; 4Motion standard	2.0L TSI turbo I-4, 8-speed automatic (268 hp, 258 lb-ft)	268-hp engine 10-point massage front seats with memory 15-inch touchscreen with navigation [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Volkswagen pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trims does the 2027 Tiguan have?

Four: S, SE, SE R-Line Black and SEL R-Line Turbo, from $31,205 to $43,085 before destination.

How much horsepower does the Tiguan have?

The S, SE and SE R-Line Black make 201 hp. The SEL R-Line Turbo makes 268 hp and 258 lb-ft.

How much is AWD on a Tiguan?

4Motion adds $1,500 on the S, SE and SE R-Line Black. It is standard on the SEL R-Line Turbo.

How much does the 2027 Tiguan cost?

The 2027 Tiguan starts at $31,205 for the S and tops out at $43,085 for the SEL R-Line Turbo, before destination. Those are VW's starting MSRPs; a fair target discount off MSRP is separate from any rebates and excludes dealer add-ons.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Volkswagen for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

Volkswagen Build & Price: current trims, starting MSRPs and key features (accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan model page — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)

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