When I saw the new price, I had to double-check. The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, which launched at ₹49 lakh just three months ago, is now priced at ₹46 lakh ex-showroom. That’s a ₹3 lakh drop on a German premium SUV that barely had time to settle into showrooms.

The Tiguan R-Line always had the ingredients to stand out. A sporty design, sharp performance and a premium interior packed with features. But let’s be honest, being a CBU unit made it expensive right out of the gate. And in a market that loves 7-seaters and strong value, rivals like the Hyundai Tucson and Skoda Kodiaq grabbed more attention.

Still, this SUV is no ordinary city cruiser. It runs on a punchy 2.0L turbo-petrol engine, putting out 204 PS and 320 Nm of torque. The 7-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION AWD make it genuinely fun to drive. You feel that European engineering the moment you hit the throttle.

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Inside, it’s all about comfort and tech. From a large 15-inch touchscreen and panoramic sunroof to massaging front seats, ambient lighting and wireless charging, it feels like a proper luxury space. Safety tech is solid too, with 9 airbags and ADAS features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist.

If the price was holding you back, now might be the best time to take a second look. At ₹46 lakh, the Tiguan R-Line suddenly feels like a lot more SUV for the money.