In the markets of many countries, they are already in full swing, but the German manufacturer continues to expand the range of model modifications. In early January, an extended version of the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace was shown at the Detroit Motor Show, featuring a more spacious interior and adapted to install a third row of seats. The prefix Allspace will appear in the designation of the European version of the seven-seater SUV, while in the United States market such a modification will be sold simply as Tiguan, because the implementation of some other types of the model is not provided here. Interestingly, the long-wheelbase Volkswagen Tiguan 2017-2018 has been available for purchase in China since mid-December last year. The Chinese version of the crossover has an L prefix and is offered at a price of 211.8 thousand yuan (approximately 1 million 860 thousand rubles).
In Europe, the new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will appear in the second half of 2017, the starting price in the native German market is 30,000 euros (1,930 thousand rubles). The appearance of the car in Russia is still in question, although this scenario is not excluded. In this review, we will talk in more detail about the configurations, equipment and technical characteristics of the new Volkswagen.
Minor appearance adjustments
The seven-seater crossover, like the original, is built on the new modular MQB platform, which forms the basis of a number of recently released models, for example, similar in format and. The increase in the wheelbase of the Allspace was 110 mm, so that the final center distance reached 2791 mm. In parallel, the overall length of the body has also increased, reaching an indicator of 4704 mm (+ 215 mm).
Photo 7-seater Volkswagen Tiguan 2017-2018
All external differences between the long wheelbase and standard versions can be seen when viewed from the side. Moreover, the focus should be primarily on the aft part, which is distinguished by larger rear doors, an elongated overhang and a different configuration of the last section of the side glazing. Of course, the increase in the actual length is easily detected by visual contact, especially conspicuous due to the extended roof line.
body design
There are no other tangible changes in the body design of the new Volkswagen Tiguan 2017-2018 performed by Allspace. The front part is still decorated in the company's simple style with laconic head optics blocks interconnected by chrome-plated false radiator trims. The front bumper is clean-lined with a neat air intake section and miniature foglights on the sides. The stern of the car is equipped with beautiful size shades with interesting graphics, a well-shaped trunk lid and a nice bumper with integrated exhaust pipe trapeziums. Both front and rear lighting equipment can be filled with LEDs. The lower perimeter of the body is prudently protected by plastic.
Spacious interior with spacious trunk
The Tiguan's interior with an extended wheelbase offers even more free space than the classic SUV options. In this case, it is not at all necessary to install a third row of seats, but you can simply take advantage of the increased volume of the luggage compartment. The trunk capacity of the five-seater Tiguan Allspace is 115 liters more than the cargo compartment capacity of a regular Tiguan. With the backs of the rear seats raised, it will be possible to transport up to 730 liters of cargo, with folded down - up to 1770 liters. Another advantage of the long-wheelbase layout is a larger supply of space in the knee area of second-row passengers. Compared to the standard configuration, the gain here is as much as 60 mm.
Salon crossover
Allspace's arsenal will include the entire list of equipment available to the short-wheelbase Tiguan. This includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, multimedia with a 5 or 8-inch screen (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink interfaces are available), Fender premium acoustics, a power fifth door with contactless opening, a panoramic sunroof. The range of electronic assistants will be unusually rich: adaptive cruise control, emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic control, lane keeping, traffic jam assistant, automatic braking after collisions.
Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2017-2018
The range of crossover power units in the European specification consists of the following gasoline and diesel engines:
- 1.4 TSI 150 hp;
- 1.8 TSI 180 hp;
- 2.0 TSI 220 hp;
- 2.0 TDI 150 HP;
- 2.0 TDI 190 HP;
- 2.0 TDI 240 HP
Gearboxes - 6 and 7-speed "robots" DSG. The drive is either front or full 4Motion. In the latter case, there is an Active Control system with four 4WD operating modes.
Photo Volkswagen Tiguan 2017-2018 modified by Allspace
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI | Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0TSI |
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| Length / width / height / base 4701 / 1839 / 1674 / 2787 mm |
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| Trunk volume (VDA) 230–1775 l |
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| Curb / gross weight |
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| 1775 / 2380 kg | 1735 / 2300 kg | 1755 / 2310 kg |
| Engine |
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| diesel, P4, 16 valves, 1986 cm³; 110 kW/150 hp at 3500–4000 rpm; 340 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm | gasoline, P4, 16 valves, 1984 cm³; 132 kW/180 hp at 3940–6000 rpm; 320 Nm at 1500-3940 rpm | gasoline, P4, 16 valves, 1984 cm³; 162 kW/220 hp at 3940–6000 rpm; 350 Nm at 1500-4400 rpm |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h |
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| 9.9 s | 8.2 s | 6.8 s |
| Max Speed |
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| 198 km/h | 208 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Fuel/fuel reserve |
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| DT/60 l | AI-95/63 l |
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| Fuel consumption: urban/extra-urban/combined |
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| 6.8 / 5.3 / 5.9 l / 100 km | 9.3 / 6.7 / 7.7 l / 100 km | 10.0 / 7.0 / 8.1 l / 100 km |
| Transmission four-wheel drive; R7 |
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I am not a hypocrite person. Women with empty buckets leave me indifferent, as do black cats running across the road. And the fact that the trip to meet with fell on Friday the thirteenth did not cause concern either.
Before the test drive, we were gathered for a press conference in the cozy meeting room of the Marseille airport, but the presenter had only time to say how happy he was to present us with a new car. After these words, a frightened policeman ran into the hall and ordered everyone to leave - a message was received about a planted bomb. I grab my backpack and run away! So don't believe in omens after that.
And the parking lot is quiet. And I had an extra half an hour. Since the press conference failed, I am studying the Tiguan Allspace, so to speak, without artillery preparation. There is no bad without good.
Compared to the “short” Tiguan, the wheelbase is stretched by 109 mm and the rear overhang is longer; the total increase was 215 mm. Machine length - 4701 mm. Of course, the rear side doors have become wider. By the way, the Skoda Kodiaq single-platform crossover has the same dimensions (plus or minus a couple of millimeters). Unlike a relative, Tiguan Allspace will not be produced in Europe, but at the Mexican plant of the Volkswagen concern - closer to the main market.
As usual, the basic versions come with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Transmission 4×4 with Haldex clutch and - for a surcharge. The initial gasoline engine is a 1.4-liter 150-horsepower turbo four, the 2.0-liter is offered in two boost options - 180 or 220 hp. Turbodiesel 2.0 TDI develops 150, 190 or 240 hp. Only all-wheel drive versions with DSG and two-liter engines will be supplied to Russia, and only a 150-horsepower diesel is planned.
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Elongated Tiguans are also seven-seater - I looked at this for a start. The second row is no more spacious than in a regular Tiguan. And in the third? Somehow I got there, but there is no room for my knees! The seven-seat is purely nominal. At the same time, in the trunk, my small backpack fit only across, along - no way. In general, I definitely would not pay extra for two additional “chairs”. Moreover, the five-seat version has one remarkable advantage over the seven-seat one: the second row is moved back by 54 mm - it has become much more free! The Kodiak does not have this feature.
On the move, the Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI differs little from just a Tiguan - the same unshakable stability on a straight line, a high margin of stability in corners and a light but informative steering wheel. The extended base and the curb weight increased by almost a centner did not induce the Germans to change the suspension settings. Even on flat French tracks, it seemed unnecessarily tough -.
I was surprised by something else: despite the solid 180 hp, Allspace does not show much agility, and after a hundred it picks up pace without enthusiasm. Yes, and the DSG robot with two wet clutches with this motor does not live in perfect harmony - sometimes it shifts gears at random.
In one place, I stopped on the descent, slipping through the turn. I turn on the “reverse”, a picture from the rear view camera appears on the screen ... and the car treacherously rolls forward and down, as if in “neutral”. Some devilry! It looks like the box has opened both clutches. This is rare, but it happens. However, is it any wonder if the calendar is Friday the thirteenth? I hit the brake and put the selector in "parking". I turn on the back again ... Now it's in order!
I take a 150-horsepower diesel modification. It is more modestly equipped. Conventional pointers, no HUD display, panoramic roof and power seats. Armchairs are not leather, but with a simple fabric upholstery, but softer and more comfortable. Without all this tinsel, the salon even wins - it looks homely, warm and "tube".
And the diesel Allspace rides more interesting: better elasticity, after 100 km / h life does not get boring. DSG is less fussy here, and does not exceed 7 l / 100 km versus nine and a half for a gasoline car. In general, a diesel engine is more pleasant in everything - except that it reports its essence with a distinct rattling.
Tiguan Allspace will go on sale only at the end of 2018. Since there are no plans to assemble it in Russia yet, the prices will hardly please us. In the Fatherland, they ask for two thousand euros more for it than for a regular Tiguan. The difference with Kodiak is even more significant - three thousand euros. Since next year, it will become cheaper - and therefore there are not very many buyers for a technically similar and close in size, but expensive Allspace. And to blame it on Friday the thirteenth will no longer be possible.
New 2017-2018 Volkswagen cars have replenished their lineup with a 7-seater Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace crossover. In the review, the technical characteristics, equipment, price and photos of the German auto novelty of 2017-2018, the official premiere of which will take place at the Geneva International Motor Show 2017.
Whether this model will be sold in Russia is not yet known, but in Europe the new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will go on sale this summer at a price of 30,000 euros for the basic version with a 5-seater saloon (the third row is only available as an option).
The new Tiguan Alspace from the German company Volkswagen AG was also presented in January 2017 at the Detroit Auto Show in America. But the first to appreciate the high consumer performance of the Tiguan Allspace were Chinese buyers, since in the Celestial Empire a new seven-seater business class crossover has been on sale since December 2016, albeit under the name Volkswagen Tiguan XL. Thus, it becomes clear that the novelty is a global model.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2nd generation with a 7-seater saloon differs from the original model in body size, which has grown in length by 215 mm, and the wheelbase by 110 mm. The profile of the German crossover looks more solid and harmonious, there is more free space in the cabin (in the second row, the increase was 60 mm), and it was also possible to order two additional seats in the third row.
Also, due to the increase in overall dimensions, the luggage compartment has also become more spacious, the useful volume of which ranges from 760 to 1920 liters (this is the volume without optional third-row seats).
The overall dimensions of the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace are 4701 mm long with a wheelbase of 2791 mm, a width of 1839 mm, a height of 1643 mm and a ground clearance of 180-200 mm.
Compared to the original, the body lengthened by 215 mm, the wheelbase by 110 mm. The dimensions of the rear overhang increased by 105 mm, the increase for the legs of passengers in the second row was 60 mm, the volume of the luggage compartment increased by 145 liters, and with the backrests of the second row folded down by 265 liters.
True, along with the dimensions, the price of a new crossover has also increased. If a regular Volkswagen Tiguan with a 150-horsepower 1.4 TSI petrol, 6 manual transmission and front-wheel drive costs 28,150 euros, then the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in the basic configuration with exactly the same equipment costs 30,000 euros. In rubles, the difference in price is quite noticeable, for increased overall dimensions you will have to overpay 124,000 rubles. So before buying a new crossover, you need to think carefully. Moreover, the version with a 7-seater saloon has a scanty luggage compartment, only 230 liters. As for equipment, there are no differences between the ordinary Tiguan and the long version of the Allspace.
The novelty is traditionally offered in three trim levels (Trendline, Comfortline, Highline). As additional options, you can order a panoramic glass roof with a sunroof, an electric drive for the tailgate, a premium audio system from Fender, a multimedia system with different screen sizes (MirrorLink, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), three-zone climate control and a lot of modern systems and electronic assistants. .
Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2017-2018.
The range of engines of the new crossover consists of three petrol (1.4 TSI (150 hp 250 Nm), 2.0 TSI (180 hp 320 Nm), 2.0 TSI (220 hp 350 Nm)) and three diesel (2.0 TDI (150 hp 340 Nm), 2.0 TDI (190 hp 400 Nm), 2.0 TDI (240 hp 500 Nm)).
The engines are paired with 6 manual transmissions, 6 DSG or 7 DSG. The base version of the Tiguan Allspace with a 150-horsepower engine has front-wheel drive, and an all-wheel drive system is offered as an option. Versions with more powerful motors are equipped with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system by default.
Starting today (January 05), official sales of the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, a seven-seater version of the compact German crossover, will start in the UK car market. According to the published price list for the novelty, the initial configuration of the SE Navigation received a starting price tag of 29,370 pounds, which is 2,270,000 rubles at the current exchange rate at the time of writing this news. Such a car is equipped with a 1.4-liter TSI power plant with 150 hp. A 6-speed "mechanics" is offered as a transmission. If you equip the novelty with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine designed for the same 150 hp, the car will rise in price to 31,550 pounds or 2,460,000 rubles.
We would like to note that an elongated modification of the usual Volkswagen Tiguan crossover, which just received the Allspace prefix, is built on the same platform on which the large Czech 7-seater Skoda Kodiak crossover is based. Compared to the regular version of the German crossover, the Allspace version, as you might guess, received a longer wheelbase (by 106 mm), as a result, the length of the “stretched” Tiguan became 215 mm longer. Thus, the length of the car is now 2,787 mm.
According to representatives of the German automaker - Volkswagen, the compact crossover Volkswagen Tiguan performed by Allspace will be an excellent choice for those who want a spacious and prestigious car. Also, as he writes, it is worth noting that almost all the extra space is occupied by the third passenger row, as a result of which, the volume of the luggage compartment has decreased to 230 liters.
At the moment, there is still no official data regarding whether the 7-seater version of the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will appear on the Russian automotive market.
Almost a month ago we talked about Chinese - an extended version with a spacious five-seat interior. Now the “stretched” crossover has reached America, and, unlike the Celestial Empire, it will be the only version of the Tiguan on the local market, so the prefix L does not need it. However, the American version has several important differences from the Chinese one.
Compared to the European Tiguan, the wheelbase has become 110 mm longer, that is, the distance between the axles of the long version is the same as that of the platform crossover (2791 mm). And in addition, the creators increased the rear overhang, at the same time changing the shape of the side glazing, so as a result, the American Tiguan is even longer than the Czech relative: 4704 versus 4697 mm (the option for the Celestial Empire is 8 mm more due to the frame of the front license plate).
But if the Chinese Tiguan L is strictly a five-seater, then for America, Volkswagen has prepared a seven-seater version. For front-wheel drive, the third row is already “in the base”, and for all-wheel drive vehicles it is offered for a surcharge. The second row, as in Europe, can move on a skid, but the American version has its own feature - a back divided into three parts (in a ratio of 40:20:40).
The only engine for America is a 2.0 TSI turbo four (184 hp), but it does not work with a preselective “robot”, but with a traditional eight-speed “automatic”, like a large Volkswagen Atlas crossover. The rejection of the DSG gearbox, which is used on cars for Europe, Russia and China, is not accidental: American buyers prefer torque converters because of the comfort and traction properties when towing trailers.
The extended Tiguan for America will be produced at the Volkswagen plant in Mexico. And subsequently, such a version should appear in other markets, including Europe, where the seven-seater crossover will be called the Tiguan Allspace. In Russia, they are about to start selling the usual one, the production of which is already underway in Kaluga.
