The Allspace cabin features a lovely mix of high-end materials and soft touchpoints but even the harder plastics feel nice under the hand. The black suede-like headliner creates a sophisticated feel and a panoramic sunroof can be optioned via a Luxury Package for Life models or as a single addition for all other variants.

Doors close with a heavy thump, joinery is flush and the dashboard is headlined by good-looking tech. Life variants come with an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, while higher grades are upgraded to a 9.2-inch system but all models get a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

The cabin is pleasant to look at and there's a charming mix of old meets new that should satisfy a wide range of buyers.

The Tiguan Allspace features seven seats in a 2/3/2 configuration.

The middle row has a 40/20/40 split and a fold-down armrest with two cupholders. The third row has a 50/50 split and fold flat when stored.

Life models have black comfort cloth seat upholstery but upholstery can be upgraded to comfort Vienna leather for additional costs.

All other models enjoy Vienna leather upholstery as standard but the Elegance variant has the choice between black or storm grey, while the flagship R-Line model gets black leather with R-Line badge embossed on the headrests.

Standard accessories for the Tiguan Allspace includes push-button start, keyless entry, carpet mats, LED headlights, DRLs, three USB-C ports, two 12-volt sockets, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging pad, Bluetooth, DAB+ radio, eight-speaker sound system, front/rear parking sensors, reversing camera, rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto-headlights, three-zone air-conditioning, and child safety locks on rear doors.

The diesel engine has been axed from the Allspace line-up but all variants still enjoy an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

The 110TSI Life has a 1.4L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which produces 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. It also has a six-speed auto transmission.

The 132TSI Life has a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which produces 132kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It also has a seven-speed auto transmission.

The 162TSI Elegance/R-Line models have a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which produces 162kW of power and 350Nm of torque. It also has a seven-speed auto transmission.

The 110TSI Life has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 9.5 seconds.

The 132TSI Life has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 8.2 seconds.

The 162TSI Elegance/R-Line models have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds.

All models have an estimated top speed of at least 180km/h.

The 110TSI Life has an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.7L/100km and coupled with its 58L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 753km.

The 132TSI Life has an official combined fuel cycle figure of 8.9L/100km and coupled with its 60L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 674km.

The 162TSI Elegance/R-Line models have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 8.6L/100km and coupled with its 60L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 697km.

VW recommends a minimum 95 RON unleaded petrol to be used for all Tiguan Allspace models.