Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2022 UK review

Versatile, functional, real-world fuel-efficient and reasonably priced: VW's entry-level diesel Tiguan seven-seater has sensible family motoring covered off well The seven-seat version of Volkswagen's mid-sized SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, has now had a mid-life update in line with the regular five-seater, and this is our first chance to drive the refreshed version on UK roads. The Allspace gets 110mm of extra length in the wheelbase, and seven seats as standard in the UK. It has a revised range of engines, with two 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesels remaining alongside three petrols, in a market where, even among family workhorse options, the diesels continue to dwindle.The Tiguan’s derivative line-up has been simplified slightly so that there are now Life, Elegance and sporty R-Line models to choose from - and while the Life models are an entry-level grade, the other two are priced broadly similarly to each other. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is either a de facto cost option or standard fit on every engine in the range, with part-time 4Motion four-wheel drive available with every engine except the 1.5-litre TSI petrol.