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Volkswagen's [Detroit Auto Show](http://www.autoblog.com/detroit-auto-show/) presence is big on utility this year, with the [CrossBlue](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/crossblue/) three-row concept vehicle occupying the lion's share of the limelight, both literally and figuratively. But that isn't stopping [Volkswagen](http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/) from lavishing attention on its already established crossover and sport utility vehicles with new [R-Line](http://www.autoblog.com/r-line/) derivatives. The [Tiguan](http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/tiguan/) and its big brother [Touareg](http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/touareg/) are getting a host of look-faster items to increase their sporting appeal.
On the outside, the Tiguan R-Line receives handsome 19-inch alloys peering out from beneath fender extensions, premium lighting (bi-Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps), along with matching side skirts and a liftgate spoiler. On the inside, sportier accommodations include aluminum trim and a flat-bottom steering wheel with paddle shifters. As with other R-Line models, there are no powertrain modifications to go with the more aggressive visuals (that being the province of R standalone performance models like the [R32](http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/r32/)), though the suspension has been firmed up an unspecified amount. The Tiguan R-Line will be available in front- or all-wheel drive configuration.
The more upscale Touareg R-Line (not present at the show though [revealed by Volkswagen](http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/11/volkswagen-adding-r-line-trim-to-touareg-tiguan-for-2014/)earlier) receives a similar suite of upgrades, including a new body kit, 20-inch alloys, dual oval-shaped exhausts, LED taillamps and special badging. Like the standard model, the Touareg R-Line is available only with 4Motion all-wheel drive, but can be had with the buyer's choice of either gasoline or diesel power.
Pricing has yet to be revealed for either model, but VW promises both will debut in the third quarter of this year.
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