---
title: "2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Will Get R-line Appearance Package"
description: "The 'performance-inspired' package will be shown off at the LA Auto Show."
date: "2017-11-28"
modified: "2017-11-28"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Constantine"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-constantine"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/16474/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-will-get-r-line-appearance-package"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Volkswagen News"
tags:
  - "compact"
  - "Los Angeles Auto Show"
  - "packages"
  - "R-Line"
  - "suv/crossover"
  - "Tiguan"
  - "Volkswagen"
---

# 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Will Get R-line Appearance Package

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2017/11/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-r-line.jpg>)
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Volkswagen has just [announced](<https://media.vw.com/releases/959>) that the 2018 Tiguan crossover will get the R-Line treatment thanks to a new appearance package. The Tiguan will show off its new look at the [2017 Los Angeles Auto Show](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/16439/2017-los-angeles-auto-show-preview-expect-a-giant-suv-traffic-jam>), fitting in well with the major focus on SUVs/crossovers this year.

No, the performance-inspired R-Line Package doesn't add any actual performance to the Tiguan's 184-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI® engine, it's just for looks. It's also only available for the top-of-the-line Tiguan SEL and SEL Premium trims for $1,795 and $1,495 respectively.

With the R-Line package installed, the SEL trim now has access to ParkPilot (VW's Park-Distance assist). This feature already comes standard on the SEL Premium, thus the lower price compared to the SEL.

R-Line-equipped [Tiguan](<https://thestore.thedrive.com/>) SELs gets new 19-inch "Trenton" wheels, whereas the Premium model gets larger 20-inch "Braselton" wheels, keeping with Volkswagen's "American city" wheel naming scheme. Both trims get more pronounced front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rear diffusers, wheel-arch extensions, and R-Line badging.

On the inside, owners will find R-Line logos on the steering wheel, door sills, and infotainment start screen, plus new black headliner and stainless steel pedal covers for added sportiness.

Volkswagen says the R-Line package will be available for purchase in early 2018, and potential buyers can see it in person at the LA Auto Show from December 1-10.

![message-editor%2F1511896656342-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7702.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896656342-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7702.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896643926-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7701.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896643926-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7701.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896666554-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7704.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896666554-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7704.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896676132-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7705.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896676132-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7705.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896707834-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7708.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896707834-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7708.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896690366-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7706.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896690366-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7706.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896619706-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7696.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896619706-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7696.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896788203-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7697.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896788203-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7697.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

![message-editor%2F1511896628738-2018\_tiguan\_r-line-small-7698.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1511896628738-2018_tiguan_r-line-small-7698.jpg>)
*Volkswagen*

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