It’s been known for a while that Volkswagen is planning a seven-seat version of the new Tiguan. Now, the company is previewing the model with some design sketches. To be called the Tiguan Allspace, the new SUV will feature a longer wheelbase, by 11cm, allowing for more passenger space and […]
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Volkswagen Tiguan R performance variant confirmed, prototype spotted (video)
It seems Volkswagen could be planning a performance ‘R’ version of the new Tiguan, with a prototype recently spotted at the Nurburgring giving further clues. The Tiguan ‘R’ prototype has all of the telltale signs of a proper R model, including a neat bodykit with somewhat extended wheel arches, various […]
2016 VW Tiguan, BMW X1, Jeep Renegade awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
Some new-model vehicles have been put to the safety test by ANCAP, with three new small SUVs receiving the full five-star score including the new BMW X1, Jeep Renegade, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Starting with the X1, ANCAP used crash testing procedures to calculate a rating of 90 per cent for […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan on sale in Australia from $31,990
Following the announcement of local specifications, Volkswagen Australia has now confirmed pricing for the all-new Tiguan mid-size SUV before its arrival in a couple of months. The new Tigaun is an all-new model, based on VW Group’s MQB platform. It brings larger overall dimensions, providing more cabin space than ever […]
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan undergoing testing in Australia
Volkswagen is being very naughty by testing a fleet of the upcoming MQB-based Tiguans in left-hand drive with the steering wheel on the wrong side. This is part of an ever-growing trend by manufacturers where vehicles are being honed for Australia’s unique and adverse conditions, such as unfixed potholes and […]
Australians not swayed by VW dieselgate, strong demand for new Tiguan
Volkswagen Australia has issued a statement highlighting a strong sales effort for its key models in June, particularly the Amarok, despite the recent recall and diesel scandal. Volkswagen’s local arm sold 5913 units in the month of June, 2016, the company says, hindered by a lack of availability for its […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian specs confirmed, 162TSI range-topper
Australian specs for the highly anticipated 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have been announced, with five engine options including a potent new TSI petrol. Sadly, Aussie buyers will miss out on the tempting new 2.0 TDI diesel that overseas buyers get – it churns out 176kW and 500Nm. However, sporty drivers will […]
VW Group gets approval to fix another 1.1 million dieselgate cars
Volkswagen has announced the approval of a proposed fix for a further 1.1 million vehicles, bringing the total approved fixes to 2.5 million units out of around 11 million. Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) officially gave Volkswagen the go-ahead for a further 1.1 million units to be replaced in […]