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ID. Buzz Stop Order; 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo
Volkswagen issued a Buzz or Bus stop-sale order for its fun-loving electrified van. It’s been recalled because VW found it doesn’t comply with two federal safety rules. One is the brake warning telltale light—should be red; it’s amber. Another is the rear-most seat’s width. VW’s seat vendor informed VW that the seat might not comply with U.S. safety rules. VW later confirmed the seat’s wide enough for three passengers but has seat belts for only two.
VW says it will rectify the brake-warning light problem with a suitable software update. Dealers will install unpadded seat trim to solve the seat-width snafu. VW anticipates solving these problems this June. Until then, VW has pulled the Buzz’s bell cord.
More Tiger Less Iguana
VW’s upcoming top-tier Tiggy is the SEL R-Line Turbo. The capital-T Turbo’s got more kick. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine’s output climbs from the standard 2025 model’s 201-hp to 268 hp.
VW claims this engine has a larger turbocharger, stronger pistons, nitrided crankshaft and Miller-cycle variable-valve geometry. Thus, the higher-output mill, dubbed the EA888 evo5, should be relatively thrifty. An eight-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive route its 67 additional ponies to the pavement.
Based on the new-for-2025 Tiguan, it wears fresh sheet metal or what VW claims is a more athletic shape atop 20-inch wheels. Inside, you’ll find premium materials including walnut wood, a wrapped center console and Varenna leather seating surfaces. Instrumentation is VW’s 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro display. There’s a 15-inch infotainment screen.
The 2025 Tiguan, which should arrive at VW stores this June, is $30,920 for starters. The top-level SEL-R-Line (sans Turbo badge) is $41,180. VW hasn’t released the Turbo’s MSRP. Expect that figure later this year.
Unlike the previous generation Tiguan, which had trims with three-row seating, the 2025 model comes with two-seat rows only. VW, however, added four more airbags: center, driver knee and dual rear side.