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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. VW recalled it because it doesn’t comply with two federal safety rules: the brake warning telltale light—should be red, but it’s amber and the rear-most seat’s width is problematic. VW determined after its seat supplier raised compliance concerns that the seat’s dimensions, under U.S. rules, make it three-passenger pew. It, however, has seatbelts for two.
VW says it will rectify the brake-warning light problem with a 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 bell cord on Buzz sales.
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 with available three-row seating, the 2025 model comes with two-seat rows. VW, however, added four more airbags: center, driver knee and dual rear side.