Volkswagen’s latest version of the extra long Tiguan has been revealed. The Tiguan Allspace comes with a new suite of technology, a boot up to 1,920 litres large, and a price tag north of £30,000.
UK trim levels are yet to be announced. But orders will begin in late May 2021, while the first cars will be delivered in October 2021.
What’s new?
The Tiguan Allspace now comes with the upgrades added to the regular VW Tiguan earlier in 2021. Cosmetic changes include a restyled and altogether sharper new front, sporty 18-inch alloys, and two brand-new colours – Kings Red and Onyx White.
There’s big new tech too. New infotainment screens (more on that below) are the biggest change you can see with your eyes inside, while the biggest tech upgrade comes courtesy of VW’s semi-autonomous system. Travel Assist can take control of the steering, throttle, and brakes at up to speeds of 130mph. It’ll even work from a standstill if you opt for an automatic gearbox.
What’s it like inside?
Big, spacious, airy. But that’s what sets the Allspace apart from the regular Tiguan. The share-size Tiguan’s wheelbase (the difference between the front and rear wheels) is 110mm longer than the standard Tiguan. This means it can squeeze seven seats in, although it does come as standard with five.
Models with back row seating have a 700-1,755 litre boot, while standard five-seat cars get 760/1,920. Towing weight is up to 2.5 tonnes.
Up front, the climate controls are now touch sensitive, rather than dials. Above those you’ll find Volkswagen’s latest infotainment system. It’s available with an 8.0-inch or 9.2-inch screen. Size will depend on trim level.
What engines are available?
Quite a few, actually. But no all-electric version.
First up, there’s a 150hp 1.5-litre petrol engine. Then there’s a pair of 2.0-litres with 190bhp or a 245hp outputs. These 2.0-litre engines receive four-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic gearbox.
There are two diesel options too. Both are 2.0-litres. One has 150hp while the other has 200hp. The more powerful version comes with four-wheel drive as standard, but it can be optioned on the lower powered model too.
There’s a plug-in hybrid mode badged eHybrid. This combines a 1.4-litre petrol engine and 13kWh battery pack. WLTP electric-only range is up to 31 miles. Total combined power is 245hp.
What this means for you
Globally, the Tiguan is VW’s bestselling car. And 55% of Tiguans are Allspaces. The appetite for XL Tiguans is vast.
And it’s easy to see why. Cars in the Tiguan’s class, like the Nissan Qashqai and Peugeot 3008 are rarely offered with seven-seats. Usually you’ll need to upgrade to a larger SUV.
So the Tiguan Allspace brings some of the practicality of a larger, more expensive, and harder to park SUV to the midsize crossover crowd.
If you’re after a seven-seat SUV with the right badge, add the Allspace to your want list.
Further reading
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