Volkswagen Australia has announced pricing and specification details for the facelifted Tiguan Allspace, with the updated seven-seat large SUV set to enter local showrooms in May.
The Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe rival has three new grades, with the entry-level Life grade available with the familiar 110TSI and 132TSI engines, while the mid-range Elegance and flagship R-Line can be had with the popular 162TSI and fresh 147TDI units.
For reference, the 110TSI Life ($44,590 plus on-road costs) is motivated by a 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive.
The 132TSI Life ($48,590) upgrades to a 132kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 4Motion all-wheel drive system. The 162TSI Elegance ($56,990) and 162TSI R-Line ($60,190) use a 162kW/350Nm version of the same set-up.
Finally, the 147TDI Elegance ($58,490) and 147TDI R-Line ($61,690) have a 147kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine and the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
It’s worth noting the Tiguan Allspace’s starting price is now $3600 higher, although range-wide standard equipment has increased to include LED lights, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, digital radio and wireless smartphone charging.
Otherwise, features in the Life extend to dusk-sensing lights, rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch Kingston alloy wheels, power-folding side mirrors with heated, a hands-free power tailgate, an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, voice and gesture control, three-zone climate control and cloth upholstery.
Advanced driver-assist systems span autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian detection), lane-keep and steering assist, adaptive cruise control (with stop and go functionality), high-beam assist, driver attention alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, park assist, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors.
A Luxury Package is available for $5500, with it bundling in a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled front seats (including driver power adjustment and memory functionality), and Vienna leather upholstery.
Over the Life, the Elegance adds adaptive suspension, Matrix LED headlights, 19-inch Auckland alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, a 9.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard rear seats and ambient lighting.
The R-Line ups the ante further with variable-ratio steering, a body kit, 20-inch Misano alloy wheels, a sports steering wheel (with capacitive buttons with haptic feedback), sports seats, stainless-steel pedals and a black headliner.
Both the Elegance and the R-Line can be optioned with the $2600 Sound and Vision Package, which features a head-up display, a Harman Kardon sound system and surround-view cameras. A panoramic sunroof is a standalone $2100 option.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace pricing before on-road costs
| Variant | Cost |
| 110TSI Life | $44,590 |
| 132TSI Life | $48,590 |
| 162TSI Elegance | $56,990 |
| 147TDI Elegance | $58,490 |
| 162TSI R-Line | $60,190 |
| 147TDI R-Line | $61,690 |
Keyword: Watch out, Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe! 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace increases in price but adds new features with facelift