Volkswagen pulls the curtain off the renewed Tiguan Allspace. Unsurprisingly, the larger version of the Tiguan has been facelifted in the same way as its shorter brother.
The second generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan was quite thoroughly renewed a year ago. The SUV that stands next to the Golf in the compact mid-segment, was given a number of new exterior features to begin with that bring it more in line with the newer Golf 8. Volkswagen is walking that path again for the Tiguan Allspace. This means that the front has been significantly overhauled and a completely new wider grille with subsequent flatter LED headlights form the new face. The bonnet is higher and the front bumpers have been completely redesigned. So far as all known from the regular Tiguan, the rear is of course where the Allspace distinguishes itself. Yet Volkswagen has also worked there entirely in line with the shorter Tiguan and that means that it has newly classified LED lighting in the rear lights and here too we see new bumper work.
Interior
You guessed it; the interior has also been renewed in a known manner. From now on you will find a new steering wheel and Volkswagen’s latest infotainment system in the Tiguan Allspace. Those who like ‘old-fashioned’ button work should perhaps ignore the facelifted Tiguan Allspace, because here too more touch-sensitive keys and ‘sliders’ make their appearance. For example, to adjust the temperature of the climate control, because you now do that by sliding your finger over a surface. Also for other things, such as setting the seat heating, you no longer have physical buttons, but touch-sensitive buttons. The Tiguan Allspace will also have Travel Assist, a system that allows you to drive semi-autonomously up to a speed of 210 km / h. You do have to keep your hands on the wheel, otherwise you will hear a warning sound after ten seconds and you will receive a message in the instrumentation.
Drive
The Tiguan Allspace, which is about 22 centimeters longer than the regular Tiguan, does not yet benefit from the arrival of new versions for the Tiguan. For example, the 245 hp plug-in hybrid eHybrid is still missing for the time being, but it will probably follow at a later stage. It is less likely that Volkswagen will also market the Tiguan Allspace as R. The regular Tiguan got that sporty top version last fall. For the time being, the international engine range in terms of petrol versions consists of the 150 hp 1.5 TSI and the 190 hp or 245 hp 2.0 TSI with 4Motion four-wheel drive and seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.
Diesel fuel becomes possible again with the 2.0 TDI. It is available with 150 hp power, both with front and all-wheel drive. Higher up the ladder is the 200 hp 2.0 TDI that always has the 4Motion all-wheel drive. In all cases, the shifting is done with the seven-speed automatic transmission. In the Netherlands we only know the 150 hp 2.0 TDI and if diesel engines here in the future still belong to the options, it is likely that it will remain with that version for us.
The optional seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will be launched later this year. Prices and more detailed information for the Dutch market will follow in the run-up to the market launch.