​​2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Named to WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors List​

Every year, WardsAuto rates every key feature and component of 28 new and revised vehicles sold in this country. Editors scrutinize every detail to see which one has an edge over the next competitor. The results are compiled in a 10 Best list that the entire automotive industry pays attention to (and so should you, if you value a high-quality interior in your next new-car purchase).  

 Which is why we are celebrating the inclusion of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo onto the WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors and UX (User Experience) list.  

The 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo was chosen by WardsAuto through an evaluation process based on interior and user experience elements. These include looking at an interior’s aesthetics, design harmony, comfort, connectivity and infotainment, displays, advanced safety system content, and overall value.   

 Like WardsAuto’s experts, we think drivers and passengers alike will greatly appreciate the upscale look and feel of the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. That starts with a new dashboard design that integrates its screen area and control placement towards readability, accessibility, and engagement. The 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster is augmented by a head-up display, providing the information a driver needs, while keeping their eyes on the road.  

While the 2026 Tiguan comes with a 12.9-inch center touchscreen standard, the SEL R-Line Turbo receives a larger 15-inch version, offering more screen area for infotainment and vehicle functions. The larger screen is actually closer to the hand for better engagement.  

Since Volkswagen relocated the transmission shift lever to the steering column, the center console on the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo now offers a more organized space for stowage and a convenient spot to place the new multi-function knob. This new controller allows drivers to quickly control the audio system, select between drive modes, and choose which of the Atmospheres themes – which cycle through a variety of different ambient lighting colors and display accents – to further enhance the look and feel of the interior.

Seating for the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo is upholstered in quilted two-tone leather seats. The expanded passenger space provides room for up to five passengers. The front seat occupants also enjoy heated and ventilated seats, along with a 10-point massage function. 

All of these interior and user experience elements create a peerless experience inside the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo – but it’s best experienced in person. To sample the great indoors of the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo for yourself, contact us at Bud Brown Volkswagen and check one out soon! Each 2026 Tiguan is backed by the Bud Brown Advantage Lifetime Limited Warranty.