Cookie Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\nHow much does the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure cost?<\/h2>\n
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure is priced from $54,990 drive-away until the end of 2022, although it was announced at $51,990 before on-roads.<\/p>\n
That makes it $5000 cheaper than the 162TSI Elegance based on list price, and $9000 cheaper than the 162TSI R-Line, both of with which the Adventure shares its engine.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s $5000 more expensive than the 132TSI Life based on the drive-away deals Volkswagen is currently running. Both cars shares similar interiors and equipment lists, although the Adventure features a more powerful engine and some choice upgrades.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure like on the inside?<\/h2>\n
The Tiguan Allspace Adventure shares most of its interior with the base Life, albeit with a few tweaks.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s solid and spacious behind the wheel, but won\u2019t set your heart racing with its colourful trim pieces or design flair. The biggest change has come in the boot, which is the largest on offer in a current Volkswagen model with the second row folded \u2013 more to come on that.<\/p>\n
The generously padded, cloth-trimmed seats are set nice and high for a commanding view of the road, and the inclusion of heating will no doubt make keen skiers (or country folks used to crisp mornings) feel more at home. They heat up fast, too.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere\u2019s plenty of adjustment in both the seats and wheel, so drivers of all shapes will be able to get comfortable.<\/p>\n
Tall windows that extend well into where the third row would usually sit help make what\u2019s otherwise a grey, dark interior feel a bit lighter, and make the Tiguan Allspace easier to place in the city.<\/p>\n
The 8.0-inch touchscreen in the dashboard looks a bit small alongside what\u2019s on offer elsewhere in the class, although Volkswagen argues the small screen allowed it to have proper volume and tuning dials on the dash, and those controls are more useful than touch controls on rough roads.<\/p>\n
The leather-wrapped steering wheel feels high-quality, and it has proper buttons rather than the capacitive gloss black pads of the R-Line variant. All the major parts you touch feel soft and expensive, although there are some hard plastics strewn throughout in the cabin.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe infotainment system is good; the digital instrument binnacle that\u2019s standard on the Allspace is excellent. They have all the information you need, are capable of displaying maps on the move, and can be customised to within an inch of their lives.<\/p>\n
Volkswagen\u2019s software is clean and simple to navigate, and the graphics are modern enough, but it feels serviceable rather than flashy or standout.<\/p>\n
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both premium inclusions, and the pair of USB-C ports work with a wireless charger to make sure any devices are fully juiced.<\/p>\n
Although it\u2019s a bit dull, there\u2019s no escaping how practical and sensible the Tiguan feels up front.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFrom the proper climate controls (yes, even though they\u2019re touch-based) to the big storage space on the transmission tunnel, the massive overhead console, and the hidden drawers beneath the front seats, it feels as if all the parents at Volkswagen got together and really thought hard about all the things they\u2019d like to see in a car, and then put them in.<\/p>\n
The rear seats are spacious in the Allspace, and the sliding bench allows you to prioritise boot space or legroom.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll get adults behind adults, and the wide-opening doors make fitting children into rear-facing seats simpler than in the five-seat model.<\/p>\n
There are air vents, temperature controls, and USB-C charge points back there, along with a 12V slot for accessories. The fold-down central armrest features cupholders, and is a handy way to keep the kids separated on long road trips.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWith no need to access the third row and a massive boot, the sliding bench is less useful here than in the seven-seat car, but it does contribute to the car\u2019s overall flexibility.<\/p>\n
As for the boot? The deletion of the third row has boosted boot space with the second row of seats in place from 700 litres to 760L, and the 1920L on offer with the second row folded and the variable boot floor in its lowest spot is more than you get in a Touareg<\/a>.<\/p>\nYou can still stow the luggage cover beneath the boot floor, and handy touches such as the LED torches in the side of the load bay are smart, almost Skoda-ish inclusions.<\/p>\n
Beware of the uncovered sections on each side of the boot floor behind the wheel arches; they\u2019ll eat up loose items and force you to go hunting in the dark.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s under the bonnet?<\/h2>\n
Under the bonnet of this special edition Tiguan Allspace is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 162kW of power and 350Nm of torque.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with drive sent to a 4Motion all-wheel drive system.<\/p>\n
Claimed fuel economy is 8.6 litres per 100km on the combined cycle; we saw 7.8 litres per 100km on a highway run with some spirited gravel driving and a brief stint in Sydney traffic thrown in. The Allspace drinks 95 RON premium unleaded, and has a 60-litre fuel tank.<\/p>\n
Braked towing capacity is 2500kg with a 200kg downball load, as is the case in the wider Allspace range.<\/p>\n2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure<\/span> Credit: CarExpert<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHow does the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure drive?<\/h2>\n
On paper, the Tiguan Allspace is a bit of an oxymoron.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a five-seat version of a seven-seat car, and couples a firmer sports suspension with smaller wheels designed to deliver a comfortable ride. Most mid-sized SUVs never leave the blacktop, but the Adventure features extra underbody protection relative to the regular Tiguan.<\/p>\n
In reality those contradictions add up to create a comfortable, capable family SUV that does what it says on the tin.<\/p>\n
On the blacktop it\u2019s like a regular 162TSI, but without the ride sharpness that comes with the big wheels included in the R-Line package fitted to most high-end Tiguan models.<\/p>\n