T o be precise , the Tiguan Allspace is 4,701 mm long ( Tiguan : 4,486 mm ) and has a wheelbase of 2,787 mm ( Tiguan : 2,681 mm ). A third row of fold-flat occasional seats means the Tiguan Allspace can carry up to seven people and still boast a luggage capacity of 230 litres . Or , with five people in the car , the luggage capacity is 700 litres , and increase of 85 litres over the ‘ regular ’ Tiguan ( 615 litres ). Further emphasising its enhanced flexibility , the Tiguan Allspace ’ s middle row of seats can be slid fore and aft by 180 mm , and can also fold flat . With both the middle row and the third row of seats folded down , the luggage capacity of the Tiguan Allspace is a cavernous 1,775 litres . Three high specification trim levels make up the Tiguan Allspace range . Beginning with the generously equipped SE Navigation models , it continues with the luxurious SEL and sporty R-Line .
Equipment levels are high across the board in the Tiguan Allspace . As well as the third row of fold-flat seats every model has at least 18-inch alloy wheels , parking sensors and 3Zone climate control . All have Volkswagen ’ s Discover Navigation infotainment system with an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen , satellite navigation , DAB radio and a CD player , as well as Bluetooth smartphone connectivity .
Driver assistance systems fitted across the board come in the form
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of Adaptive Cruise Control , which tracks the speed of the car ahead and automatically accelerates and brakes the Tiguan Allspace while keeping a safe gap ahead , as well as Lane Assist , Front Assist and City emergency braking .
SEL spec ’ adds Active Info Display , Volkswagen ’ s 12.3-inch TFT screen mounted in the instrument binnacle . It offers customisable menus that display a range of different information about the car such as speed , gear , fuel consumption , navigation instructions or map , and much more . SEL trim also includes 19- inch alloy wheels , front sports seats with 14-way adjustment , hands-free boot opening , and a panoramic sunroof .
R-Line brings a variety of sporty styling cues to the Tiguan Allspace , including 20-inch ‘ Suzuka ’ alloy wheels , sports suspension ( lowered by approx . 15 mm ), a body-coloured rear spoiler , and black interior rooflining .
Engine options are broadly similar to the Tiguan . The 1.4-litre TSI ACT engine has a peak power output figure of 150 PS ( 5,000 to 6,000 rpm ) and benefits from Active Cylinder Technology , which means two of the four cylinders shut down when the car is cruising to save fuel . A second petrol option is the 2.0-litre 180 PS TSI unit , available exclusively with 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox .
The diesel range includes three 2.0-litre turbocharged engines , with peak power outputs of 150 PS , 190 PS and 240 PS . The 150 PS unit is
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particularly versatile , with the choice of front-wheel drive or 4MOTION all-wheel drive and sixspeed manual or seven-speed DSG gearboxes .
In 190 PS diesel-engined form the Tiguan Allspace has a top speed , where legal , of 130 mph and completes the 0-62 mph sprint in 8.6 seconds . When equipped with the 240 PS BiTDI engine the top speed is 142 mph and 0-62 mph takes 6.7 seconds .
Fuel economy on the combined cycle ranges from 46.3 mpg for the 150 PS TSI to 43.5 mpg in the 240 PS TDI diesel engine . CO2 measurements range from 131 g / km for the 2.0-litre 150 PS TDI with a manual gearbox and frontwheel drive to 175 g / km for the 2.0- litre 180 PS TSI engine with 4MOTION all-wheel drive .
As well as being a strong performer on the road , the Tiguan Allspace is a capable off-road SUV . To that end , the optional off-road pack offers an alternative front bumper design to increase the approach angle from 16.9 degrees to 24 degrees . It also adds additional underbody protection and chrome door sill protectors . All Tiguan Allspace models equipped with 4MOTION all-wheel drive include 4MOTION Active Control . This is an intuitively operated rotary / push-button switch that allows the driver to activate one of four driving modes : ‘ Onroad ’, ‘ Snow ’, ‘ Offroad ’ and ‘ Offroad Individual ’. It tunes the transmission of the car to meet the conditions the driver is facing .
The versatility of the Tiguan Allspace continues via the model ’ s
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towing capacity of 1,800 kg to 2,500 kg ( braked ), depending on the engine and gearbox combination . Volkswagen ’ s clever Trailer Assist system combines the optional Park Assist and rear-view camera to make reversing and parking with a trailer easy and accurate . The optical display visualises actual and possible steering angles and reverse steering is automatic , with the driver side door mirror adjustment switch acting as a joystick . The driver controls the pedals and keeps a good look out .
From its UK launch in June 2016 to the end of 2017 more than 40,000 second generation Tiguans have been sold here , cementing the car ’ s position as a top three model for Volkswagen UK . The Tiguan Allspace aims to further strengthen that sales performance as a standalone car . It has been designed to echo the sharp styling of the regular Tiguan despite its larger proportions , and boasts various styling amends including a new front grille and a higher bonnet with different accent lines .
Larger rear doors enable good access to the third row of seats , while the contours around the C- pillar are also new . The roof section is finished with a striking structural design that pays homage to classic SUVs .
Volkswagen ’ s SUV range continues to expand . Below Touareg , Tiguan Allspace and Tiguan is the all-new Volkswagen T- Roc , which blends the dominance of an SUV with the dynamism of a compact hatchback .
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