First-ever Tiguan R inherits Golf R power and sharper driving dynamics. Quad exhausts distinguish true R flagship SUV from lookalike R-Line trim. That is set to change soon, because the first proper Tiguan R is edging closer to production, and these latest spy shots don’t leave much to the imagination. A Golf R engine paired with a slick dual-clutch transmission promises a much more engaging experience, even if the Tiguan can’t quite match a hot hatch’s center of gravity. The SUV sold in the United States is closely related to Europe’s Tayron, making a direct transplant of this R model highly unlikely.