Volkswagen’s new Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV is now available to order, bringing increased space and practicality compared to the standard version.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV is now available to order

Rivalling models such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Skoda Kodiaq, the Allspace is 215mm longer than the Tiguan and has a luggage capacity of 230 litres in seven-seat mode or 700 with five people onboard – an increase of 85 litres over the regular Tiguan’s 615 litres.

Prices start from £29,370 – compared to £23,250 for the standard model – with the trim line-up pared down to three models: SE Navigation, SEL and the sporty R-Line. R-Line models open for order towards the end of Q1 2018.

All trims come with seven seats as standard as well as 18-inch alloys, parking sensors and 3Zone climate control, Volkswagen’s Discover Navigation infotainment system with an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen, sat nav and Bluetooth.

Engine line-up in the UK covers a 148bhp 1.4-litre TSI petrol plus a 177bhp 2.0-litre unit, along with 148hp, 187bhp and 237hp 2.0-litre TDI diesels. All TDI engines are equipped with an SCR catalytic converter and a 12-litre AdBlue tank. The 147bhp diesel has the choice of front-wheel drive or 4MOTION all-wheel drive and six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearboxes. Both the higher-powered diesels come with DSG and 4MOTION as standard.

CO₂ measurements range from 131g/km for the lower-powered with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive to 175g/km for the 2.0-litre 177bhp TSI engine with 4MOTION all-wheel drive.