A new version of the Volkswagen Tiguan has been spotted, with some outlets suggesting it may be a high-performance variant, possibly called the Tiguan R. The vehicle has been seen testing at the Nurburgring and in the United States, with some reports indicating it may have a distinctive engine sound, possibly from a 5-cylinder powerplant. However, the exact model year and details of the vehicle are unclear, with reports referencing different years, including 2018, 2023, and 2025.