Launched in Malaysia final 12 months, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace has been given a (very) delicate 2021 mannequin 12 months replace. Globally, the seven-seater has but to obtain the facelift that was not too long ago given to the five-seater Tiguan, so the automotive you see right here continues to be technically the newest mannequin. Nevertheless, there are some delicate technological upgrades that put it on par with the Arteon and facelifted Passat.
These adjustments are restricted to the highest 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line mannequin, which now comes as commonplace with pill-shaped USB Kind-C ports, changing the earlier rectangular Kind-A ports beneath the local weather management switchgear. It additionally will get the upgraded Uncover Professional infotainment system, persevering with to characteristic a 9.2-inch touchscreen and touch-sensitive quantity, energy, residence and menu buttons.
The brand new-generation system options the identical common interface design and gesture management perform, though the house display now has a second web page for numerous vehicular features and a favourites panel. Of extra significance is Apple CarPlay connectivity, now working wirelessly over Bluetooth. You’ll nonetheless want a cable for Android Auto, nonetheless.
On the skin, the one visible level of distinction from the 2020 mannequin are the black Volkswagen decals on the B-pillars. Past these minor adjustments, the R-Line stays nearly equivalent, with the identical engine and tools rely as earlier than.
The R-Line bundle provides sportier entrance and rear bumper designs, body-coloured cladding, intricate full-LED taillights and 19-inch Sebring alloys. Inside, you get a flat-bottomed steering wheel, sports activities seats, black headlining and alloy pedals and facet sill plates.
Customary package consists of LED headlights, keyless entry, push-button begin, triple-zone local weather management, adaptive dampers, 12-way power-adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence, leather-based upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument show, eight audio system, a reverse digicam and a hands-free powered tailgate.
The security package has additionally been retained and consists of six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake help, stability management and ISOFIX second-row youngster seat anchors. Sadly, the Allspace nonetheless doesn’t include driver help methods resembling autonomous emergency braking, though a driver consideration monitor is obtainable.
The two.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine is unchanged and continues to push out 220 PS and 350 Nm torque; it’s mated to a seven-speed DSG moist dual-clutch transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive. The latter comes with a number of modes to swimsuit the terrain, selectable through a centre console knob.
The updates come at no change to the R-Line’s pricing of RM209,637 on-the-road with out insurance coverage or the gross sales and companies tax (SST), inclusive of a five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee.
