2014 Volkswagen Touareg V-6

Volkswagen has a number of exciting surprises planned for next week's 2013 Detroit Auto Show, including the reveal of a seven-seat crossover concept that hints at a future production model.

On top of this, we're also promised a new performance concept Passat, a local debut of the Cross Coupe TDI concept from last year, and several new R-Line options.

Two of those options are for the latest R-Line 2014 Volkswagen Touareg TDI diesel available on either the V-6 or V-6 gasoline model VR6.

Also for 2014, the smaller it gets the sporty Tiguan R-Line option as well, and it will also get developed with Volkswagen's premium Fender audio system as an option.

Like most of the R-Line packages we've seen thus far, the new Touareg and Tiguan packages kits include aggressive appearance, new interior enhancements, special badging, alloy wheels and sporty.

For the Touareg, the R-Line package, which builds on the premium Touareg Lux trim adds 20-inch alloy wheels, a unique front bumper, side skirts, R-Line badges, LED tail-lights, and oval-shaped dual exhaust tips. Inside, it adds aluminum trim on the dashboard, center console and doors, stainless-steel scuff plates, aluminum sport pedals and an R-Line steering wheel.

No changes are made ​​to the powertrains, which means the TDI model's 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 engine rates at 225 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, while the VR6's 3.6-liter mill rates at 280 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque.

Availability and pricing will be announced closer to the launch of the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg's sales in the third quarter of the year.

For the rest from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, be sure to check out the show dedicated hub.