Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace review: Is this the hot hatch of 7 seat SUVs in 2020?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 162TSI has been coined as the hot hatch of SUVs. It shares an engine with the outgoing Volkswagen Golf GTI and has enough room for seven passengers on board (it's a 7 seat SUV). But, how practical is it? Paul Maric reviews the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 162TSI Highline!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:53
Interior: 03:18
Infotainment: 04:41
Features: 11:12
Practicality: 12:16
On the Road: 17:52
Verdict: 22:05
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[@CarExpertAus]

By the way, the Tiguan facelift has been revealed! What does everybody think of it? www.carexpert.com.au/news/2021-volkswagen-tiguan-range-topping-r-on-local-wish-list/

[@haoxuee]

CarExpert do some supercar video paul , hope this channel become Aussie version of carwow, good job Paul

[@djestar]

The matrix LEDs and scrolling indicators are welcomed but not a fan of removing the physical buttons from the steering wheel and the loss of rotary dials for the climate control.

[@matthewnealon2813]

Please please please bring the R Volkswagen Australia. I'll place an order tomorrow.

[@emmanuelchan8218]

the R looks sick!

[@d.j.z.j]

When is this released in Perth WA and will it then reduce the 2020 earlier models pricing

[@mazdar100]

Really appreciate you spending time on really important things like seat comfort. Far too few reviewers do this. Cheers.

[@CarExpertAus]

Glad to help!

[@karkybibek]

I was watching news on america, saw u on recommendation, clicked ur video. Ur video is far more better than watching news.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks mate! I'm happy it's a good news story instead :-D

[@younghans2328]

the only channel tat goes in DEPTH, and we are talking about showing the car key for the car kinda depth.. the only kind of depth level for me - SUBSCRIBED!

[@gunlock111]

Great review Paul love your work. Keep it up!

[@brandon6984]

Awesome detailed review. You are my new favourite car reviewer!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks mate! Really appreciate the comments :-D

[@dassa040]

Great review. Getting to know our new Tiguan Allspace Rline atm

[@r2ktd2]

Wow ! Love this vid... awesome Please create more this type of Vids👍

[@bencorp068]

We have just picked up our fully loaded 162 Allspace, chose it for the features and a bit more go, pretty impressed so far. We used to have a Golf Alltrack which also served us well with enough space for the 2 kids.

[@CarExpertAus]

Congrats on the purchase, mate! Enjoy the car :_D

[@kensouza9239]

Very good review Paul. 3rd row seat fits you perfectly :P

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks! Hah - it's a tight squeeze!

[@StefanOlson]

Thanks for the review. I bought one primarily based on the driving assistance technology, which is really good and worth demoing in reviews. Had a 2017 Golf previously. Needed to fit 3 kids in. Thought we needed to use the third row but doesn't have teather point for car seats and we managed to fit all 3 kids in the second row. But what sold me was the traffic jam assist which basically means the car can steer you even on some arterial routes and on the motorway will stay within your lane even if not always holding the wheel, although of course you still need to be paying 100% attention. It's assistance, not self driving. Love to see more in each review about how that lane keeping assistance technology works (or doesn't!) in each car. Currently, very few cars seem to do it like VW where it works under 60km/hr. However, Tiguan still doesn't stay in its lane on sharper turns on the motorway at normal speeds. Maybe only Tesla does that at the moment, not sure. I'm not convinced anything is much improved in the new Tiguan, but look forward to seeing reviews. Seems to be the same system with a new name called Travel Assist, with the addition of it slowing you down at roundabouts and on roads with steep turns, but I'm not sure I trust it on roads in New Zealand to do that.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks, @S O - glad you're enjoying the new wheels. You're right about the traffic jam assistant, that tech is very useful!

[@sonukanhaiyalalmeghwal]

Namaste 🙏 Paul Bhai... I'm your fan since i watched your review on my favourite ford endeavour titanium... You have one of the best content on youtube... Keep shining 🔥 sending good vibes your way 🙏 Lot's of love from Rajasthan, india 🙏

[@benwang8276]

Thanks for the video, but I think you are mistaken as to how the 2nd row folds down to allow access to the back row. There is another lever at the shoulder of the 2nd row seat.

[@zenchuanng4871]

From the video, I couldn't see the reading lights in the second passenger row. Can you please advise where are the reading lights located?

[@dto112]

Awesome review Paul! Would you think you could start measuring dimensions of boot space? Not sure if anyone else is interested in this but I always like to know how deep the boot space is! Thanks!

[@suresh7362]

Paul, Your reviews are quite structured and systematic and you cover every aspect in the same sequence. Easy to recall the review like a Bond movie screenplay.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks mate! We want to keep tham as consistent as possible to make them easier to follow :-D

[@cargenius4619]

Great review mate

[@CarExpertAus]

Thank you kindly!

[@JimmyjimmyJimmyjimmy-ih3yd]

Great review. Well done.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@peace4myheart]

Paul is on a tear. He is reviewing every car out there, almost everyday. At this rate, he will run out of car to review in a few months. Jajaja

[@CarExpertAus]

Ha ha, we are definitely trying!

[@malcomjames4763]

Nice review Friend Greetings from Malaysian.❤

[@buckshot904]

Great video Paul! Love the detail you go into with these! :) I bought a Tiguan R Line 162 for all the reasons you covered in his review. I don't think buying an SUV should mean I'm confined to boring family life. There should be more performance options out there like this for those of us who love driving but want the practicality of an SUV Didn't go the All Space though. I preferred the shorter wheel base to squirt around. I'm one of the few people that has utilized the Individual setting over comfort or sport. I like my steering heavier, suspension sporty but I use the Eco mode for engine performance when getting around town. I also went the Petrol because I do a lot more city driving than country. My average commute to work is 15 minutes and it doesn't exceed 80kmh. I couldn't rationalise the Diesel for the odd trip down south when consumption drops to 7.5-8L/100km.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks, Chris! Thanks for the feedback too, it's great to hear what people are actually doing with their cars.

[@paragoncafe]

Hi Chris, I'm looking at a 2019 R Line 162... for all the same reasons you mention & wld likely have the same drive set up. The only possible "con" of the 162 i can recognize is the high fuel consumption (vs diesel) for city / urban travel. Can you pls let me know what consumption figures you're getting around the suburbs? Cheers!

[@buckshot904]

@@paragoncafe Hi BOC, fuel economy isn’t too bad around town. I get 500-550km off a tank of 98 Octane. If I really punch it, 500km, tops. When I did a road trip, consumption dropped to 7-7.5L/100 and I got about 750km from a tank.

[@Volks2462]

Just put a deposit on one last week... i was holding out to replace my rs245 octavia with the new shape but couldn’t do another fwd when I found out there was not going to be a awd petrol rs. looking forward to taking delivery of the Rline Allspace :)

[@spicefaith7419]

hi; I have just watched your advert on the car ; i wann know does it has heated seats?

[@lucasnaidoo4661]

Those tables are used as food trays. On the side of the food tray, there's a cup holder that pops out of the tray.

[@bonnybabu6443]

✅ of approval for the review as well 🙌

[@CarExpertAus]

😄

[@vdk1175]

Which is better overall the Tiguan Allspace or the RS? The diesel is showing higher kw and torque figures over the petrol EA888 engine so would be interested to know which has better performance

[@masonwabefuzani8274]

Yes an SUV must be sporty, what’s the point of having a big car but it is slow ? Great review🔥👌

[@dmitrya3449]

hello, who can clarify, is driver door from allspace (USA) the same as tiguan from Europe? or they are dirrerent? 2018 year

[@mymate_javed]

Another great presentation mate! For me definitely sports SUV with RWD, than comfy SUV.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thank you!

[@robertoneill3047]

What would you buy, skodia kodiaq vrs or tiguan r line

[@Oosh21]

Put a 162 non-Allspace thru a cone slalom at Mallala Raceway a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised.

[@CarExpertAus]

It's pretty fun to drive. It feels nice and planted all the time.

[@saauuzza]

It's a truck not a sports car.

[@isaynobuff]

What’s the best 7 seater ?Ive got a Ford Galaxy 2ltr(190bhp)titanium X. It’s a great car but it’s reached 5yr old and I need to change. There are 7 of us and the children range from 22 to 3 yr. Any recommendations between Allspace,Skoda Kodiaq,Peugeot 5008, Seat Tarraco and VW Sharan and Touran.Thanks

[@albertorincon2549]

Hi there! I thi k I have seen a Tiguan with a massive Panoram8c roof. Or is it the Toureg ?

[@Abhinav-fs7rp]

I do prefer a sporty SUV over a comfortable SUV as the comfortable ones tends to get boring couple of months post the purchase. I would prefer the 5 seater over this due to the lesser weight. Also, Looking forward for your views on the 2021 Tiguan R.

[@CarExpertAus]

All great points!

[@Abhinav-fs7rp]

@AG Coarseman it's very expensive. I would go for Tiguan R (if it launches here) or Tucson N Line.

[@dashingdonald]

Paul I love the Tiguan in all aspects, but I halt in buying for the reason of the price of the serversing, has that changed

[@tyronepaulsen]

Nice review, however you’ve not folded the 2nd row seat down properly for access to the 3rd row. It’s a lot easier to get in

[@DrAymardEwane]

can we hawe a review of the VW atlas cross !? thanks CarExpert

[@CraigDurkee]

Additionally check your report on the tires. You mention 235 width. Mine came with 255 width rubber.

[@CarExpertAus]

Hey Craig - you're right! Sorry about that. It comes standard with 235mm wide tyres, but the R-Line package bumps it up to 255 wide rubber.

[@vanessahill7615]

We bought a Tiguan highline with R package yesterday. I currently have the GTI. My husband wanted to buy the Tiguan for the sport mode he loves his power 😂

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for sharing! We hope you guys enjoy the new wheels :-D

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great review Paul - I’d go the shorter wheel base if having to buy SUV however Golf R wag9n even more fun I think 🤔

[@CarExpertAus]

I'm a big fan of the Golf R wagon!! Looking forward to seeing what the next one looks like.

[@deblockyves3364]

Nice video have the same Tiguan

[@CraigDurkee]

Angle the tray and it’s perfect for leaning an iPad on the little notch in the bottom.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thank you for this too! It's good to get feedback from owners.

[@johndoe-wh6td]

I think its good as its comes with comfort anyway.

[@teezeeau]

Hi Paul, I don’t think VW support TMC traffic alerts in Australia

[@angusnz7910]

NZ R line get the biturbo diesel. Brilliant in that spec. Got this engine on my r line passat wagon and don’t get why it’s not used more

[@thegrayfamily5237]

Surely you get can into the 3rd row better?

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Do all Tiguan come with matrix led headlights with active shadowing?

[@CarExpertAus]

Unfortunately not. The whole range is just adaptive LED. The facelift that's coming will come with matrix LED: www.carexpert.com.au/news/2021-volkswagen-tiguan-range-topping-r-on-local-wish-list/

[@whani27]

I love the vw Tiguan and it should have the sport mode. Just more enjoyable

[@djestar]

I bought an Allspace as it ticked alot of boxes. Fits our family of four with two little kids, plus their double pram, and on occasions the grand parents too. Diesel doesn't fit our driving habits and this petrol has enough power to merge or overtake.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the feedback! How are you enjoying the car so far?

[@djestar]

It's been great, however everything is relative and I'm coming from a 2012 Forester XT. Having said that I can appreciate the durometer test and I think a sound db meter would be cool as a reference considering not everyone is fortunate to experience as much vehicles as you :) Keep up the good work, looking forward to more reviews.

[@AustralianTamilFamily]

Great video!! Could you also review Mazda CX-9 ?

[@pummyy]

Guess there is already one !

[@CarExpertAus]

Your wish is our command. Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pILao4Zml7l1mNk

[@stephengriffin4990]

Great review Paul have driven the R and as a passenger thought the ride and noise a bit harsh.

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep, it can be a little firm - especially in Sport mode. Do you know what tyre pressures the car was running?

[@stephengriffin4990]

@@CarExpertAus The tyre pressure was much under recommendation 32psi

[@stephengriffin4990]

My Golf has 8,000ks on it now ,standard fit Bridgestone SOO1's suppose to be on 38psi ,have tried 34 when car was new went to go from Sydney from Newcastle the crash,bang flip flop was really bad turned of at the Morisset turn of the express way,now I run 28psi front and 26 psi rear a lot more flex in the tyre.

[@ryansimmons2009]

Looking at buying the r-line allspace. Will the 2021 facelift be coming to the allspace or just the 5 seater?

[@CarExpertAus]

Good question! It should cover Allspace too, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

[@Volks2462]

Allspace wont be facelifted for a while... from what i was told it will be here until mid 2022

[@mototune5797]

Can you test the new Skoda Karoq Sportline?

[@CarExpertAus]

We will try and get our hands on one soon!

[@pratapp]

For sporty I’d go with a hot hatch, lower to the ground and better handling... if you want a car like this it’s for family or load lugging, so I’d go with comfort, a la Volvo XC’s...

[@d.j.z.j]

Is this actually worth it versus the 5 seat. Does the space equate to the value. We are looking at the tiguan or the cx 5

[@dragospahontu]

Tiguan is more refined and faster

[@edwingelsana2702]

Hey paul can you do a cx8 review pleaase..

[@CarExpertAus]

Will try and get our hands on one :-)

[@CraigWeate]

@@CarExpertAus GT Diesel please. I would like to know what it is like on the open road.

[@autonewstv86]

*The lower trim Tiguans look low rent. Higher trims & R Line models look much better especially with the LED headlights*

[@CarExpertAus]

Agreed. All variants now come with LED headlights.

[@henjoh69]

This is also a competitor to the 7-seat Mitsubishi Outlander aswell!

[@CarExpertAus]

Very true! It just sells in small numbers in Australia.

[@henjoh69]

Yep

[@COYS111]

Is there reverse AEB in Allspace?

[@CarExpertAus]

Yes, forwards and reverse AEB from memory!

[@SuperCainen]

Great review - just bought one of these a couple of weeks ago with R-line, sound and vision package and panoramic sunroof. It was down to this or the Sante Fe Highlander which is also a great car. Ultimately it just didn't feel as special even though it does admittedly have more features. The Tiguan is a much better drive of course. BTW, the table on the back of the seat is designed to hold the kids' tablets. That's what the nook at the front of it is for. You also forgot to show how to open the boot with your foot :P

[@CarExpertAus]

Ha ha, there you go! Congrats on the new purchase :-D hope you enjoy the new wheels!

[@snoopy13946]

Interesting. I bought a Santa Fe highlander four weeks ago and test drove this Tiguan. I think the Tiguan looks a lot better and actually preferred it but during the test drive there was a crunching sound emanating from the rear axel area that sounded very unhealthy and that scared me off, particularly given VW’s unreliability history. It’s a real shame as I liked the Tiguan very much. The Santa Fe is good though but it doesn’t drive as dynamically and I think I’m going to get bored of it.

[@SuperCainen]

@@snoopy13946 Definitely no crunching or other unusual sounds in the one I bought or the one I test drove. Hopefully it stays that way!

[@snoopy13946]

SuperCainen Was wondering if you feel it has a sporty drive and how does the handling compare to the Santa Fe you drove ?

[@saauuzza]

@@SuperCainen good luck

[@toastinavp766]

How does the allspace compare to the Skoda Kodiaq?

[@Volks2462]

They are built on the same platform, although both 2.0t the Kodiaq is down on power ( 30kw ) due to being a higher compression budack cycle motor and also relying on just direct injection where the 162 tiguan has both port and direct injection ( less likely to suffer from carbon build up )

[@CarMojo]

here in my country VW is considered not exceptional in anything but reasonably good in everything. that doesn't apply to most drivers in black golfs and passats - they are exceptionally aggressive (don't know why). anyway, since in my world SUV is meant to go light offroad, I'd prefer comfort (with more rubber) rather than sportiness (and those low-profiles).

[@rabidsminions2079]

Most Euro car drivers are knobs.

[@CarMojo]

@@rabidsminions2079 I was taught to drive by a woman (really). and two most important things I've got from her are: 1. respect the rules, 2. if you want to get somewhere you can't wait and be indecisive. so I'm driving by rules, but sometimes I drive like... it's ok for me, while my wife calls me cheeky driver and in Netherlands or in the US I'd be declared a road pirate... still, I'm an angel compared to those black golfs/passats.

[@AdamJobbins]

I've had my MY20 162 Highline Allspace (fully loaded with R-Line, Sound&Vision and Panoramic Sunroof) for 6 months now. While it is punchy, it's really nothing like a GTI and the gearbox tune is disappointing. We also have a MK7 Golf 110TSI and the DSG in that seems a LOT more responsive. Downshifts for overtaking or coming out of a roundabout etc take an eternity to happen and can be borderline dangerous. I raised this with the dealer and they said that's just how the Tiguan are tuned but is a common complaint. Overall a great car - I'd really love to do an ECU tune in this. The detuned EA888 jumps to well over 200kw and over 400nm with a simple plug in reflash - but say goodbye to your drivetrain warranty. As much as I'd like to - the engines and gearboxes in these are just too expensive to fix if something went wrong.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the feedback, Adam. And you're right - a basic tune would totally transform the car fairly easily, at the potential cost of a warranty.

[@keithhellyer4565]

We are looking at one of these and our first thing is getting an apr tune. I wont hesitate, the ea888 is a bulletproof engine. Our 2013 dsg gti has been apr tuned for years now and has not had a single issue. Wouldn't own an ea888 powered vw without a tune.

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

In terms of what I am after out of a car, I used to be all about performance, graduated from my first car (1997 Honda Civic Gti) to a camry, to a BF XR6, to an FG XR6 Turbo, to an FGX XR8... since then I downgraded to a Renault Megane GT, then to a Kia Optima GT.... now for my next car I'm seriously considering the new Sorento... and I don't even have kids! Getting old and tame haha

[@dibinshakya3511]

Tiguan allspace 132TSI comfortline or Skoda kodiaq sportline...

[@CarExpertAus]

Tough call. If it were my money I'd be going the Skoda :-D until the new Tiguan arrives, that may change the equation slightly.

[@kashsattar2066]

Why mention the parking assist when you're not going to show us viewers how well it does or doesn't work ??

[@steveny9972]

Yes, more sportier is better, it needs power and torque to pull the extra weight

[@unintentionallyfire]

Definitely can’t wind the Kodiaq RS out as much as the 162TSI but it’s far gruntier especially once you got more people in it. Being a petrol would be better if all you did was town duties though

[@berdugosocials9854]

Great vid mate. Can you do headlights test at night? Also Ford Everest? Cheers!

[@karkybibek]

Berdugo Socials yup i would like to see headlight test at night. Good point.

[@CarExpertAus]

Keep your eye out for a story we have coming up soon :-D

[@jing713]

Mornington Peninsula?

[@pummyy]

7 seat really doesn't make sense to me given the legroom thats out there. But I feel its good to have some sportiness in your SUV. I have an xtrail which feels like really heavy car when I switch from my Golf. so yeah why not have some responsiveness in ur SUV. Is R line the top model or do they have R as well ?

[@CarExpertAus]

They have an R model coming! You can see pictures of it here: www.carexpert.com.au/news/2021-volkswagen-tiguan-range-topping-r-on-local-wish-list/ You're right about the 7 seats, it's more a 5 + 2, so they're just occasional use seats.

[@pummyy]

@@CarExpertAus highline is already 60k and Audi Sq5 is 100k. Given that Tiguan R is only 25kw lesser than SQ5 the price is the key to justify the purchase.

[@Fishy_33]

Great review mate Pulled the trigger and am picking mine up tomorrow morning (not all space). Some things you forgot to mention in the review. Hand gesture for the infotainment, foot wave to open and close boot, panoramic roof you mentioned it doesn’t have one yet is a packaged option (I had to get one 😅). As you mentioned this car is aiming towards the sporty side of suv and that’s exactly what sold it for me. Prefer sporty over luxury any day and what a great option to have being sporty, comfortable with space for a full family.

[@0bts0]

I dont mind the dct, you get used to it. Ive done some touring and it is confortable enough. It is *sporty* for its size and quick enough, but you are right they could absolutely ditch the *normal mode*. The third row should have been optional imo as it isnt amazing and doesnt have isofix. It is thirstier than the advertised figures! I picked up the sportier version (perhaps delusionally) but i find a lot of *confortable* ones to be a bit numb.

[@0bts0]

Also. Good fair review. Great stuff Paul.

[@0bts0]

Also.. the r line looks heaps better imo. Shame it is an extra !

[@SuperCainen]

The DCT is fine except for reverse hill starts. Then it is downright scary!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for that real world experience feedback!

[@dragospahontu]

@@SuperCainen DCT is popular in budget cars because they are cheap and lower fuel and emissions.

[@veselingramatikov]

If i have fun i need low, light car with some power and nice handling. If i need space and fun i will go with estate versions. If i want off road capability i will go buy car with good ground clearance (no less than 21-22 cm). So it`s something like Mazda Miata for fun, Some sporty sedan or estate for family and fun, and some Land Cruiser for SUV. Most of modern SUV`s does not make sense does not matter fast, sporty or not.

[@SAGARKUMAR-fd3ws]

Good bro💖💖

[@Drbabu006]

definitely need a comfortable SUV not an sporty as main use would be with people (7seater).

[@habibmerza67]

I think 2017 Hyundai sante fe highlander has more future and more space It's 2.2 L diesel or 2018 Mazda cx9 AWD drive It's very comfortable seates inside interior very nice and comfortable drive

[@kumaransuppiah3906]

VolksWegon complains As a customer and owner of Tiguan 2.0 TSI (CBU). Volkswagen a very much well recognised brand globally, here I would like to declare my unsatisfaction of the quality of your vehicle parts and specialisation. I have gone through this endless nightmare for the past 4 years and regret buying a car from Volkswagen. For all the complaints I have made, there were only temporary solutions. The authorised dealers are all keenly busy to sell the parts but do not rectify the real problem faced. 4 years I have been complaining about engine check lights popping up, reverse camera error, Bluetooth error, engine ignition issues, noises from engine, start-up trouble and many more. Volkswagen authorised dealer is only busy changing the parts 1 by 1 and no permanent solution to my problems. Many parts and sensors have been changed again lately, but eventually after a consultation, it's an "Instrument Cluster" fault as a gateway to most of the electronic function which is causing trouble as a silent killer from the day one of my complaints. My Tiguan is well maintained according to the book of service. To my understanding and fellow Volkswagen users globally this is not a common issue and Volkswagen must take the full responsibility for this " Meter " instruments cluster malfunction as this is based on a manufacturing default. It has cost me a lot of my time and hard earned money which has been wasted at your authorised service centre. Compared to the maintenance cost of many other cars, yes, a Volkswagen car is expensive to maintain. This is mainly due to the expensive German parts of the car and due to the high quality fit and finish the car provides. However that does not mean the customer should be left high and dry with a defective product. I feel like I spend more time at your service centre than I do at work or at home. I'm at my wit's end everytime my vehicle is back to the dealership for repairs required because of the malfunction. Very disappointed ☹️

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@dragospahontu]

In Europe these are so cheap to buy and fix

[@MrGreatpersian]

VW is well-known for electrical malfunction and I think anyone goes for European cars should know that parts and service are expensive. I would personally stick with Japanese cars after my close to disaster dealing with Doncaster Volvo; If I want to buy a luxury car, I would go with Lexus, knowing service and initial purchase price are higher than average Japanese cars, but quality is assured and you will see the dealership only when you are having a service and of course when you feel like having your car washed.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

I don't know if this one is built in Mexico (the North American version is built here), but here, we have 2 engine options, a 1.4 TSI with 150hp and a 2.0 TSI with 184hp. I can tell you, the 1.4 has a gutless take off acceleration, once it gets going it is OK, but never feels fast. I've driver the 2.0 and it is OK, a bit better than the 2.0, but it also never feels fast, nowhere in the North American continent (Mexico, Canada and USA) do we have the high power version available.

[@CarExpertAus]

Our cars are built in Mexico too :-D it's a shame you guys don't get this punchier version!

[@Volks2462]

Allspace models are made in Mexico, our 2.0t motors are actually 220hp / 162kw CXDA engine code with MPI

[@dodge_au5779]

60k car and no digital radio DAB ?

[@aquaboy1650]

I’m always curious why car prices in Australia are always cheaper than the SE Asia market. While all the cars are imported, is tax there that cheap? Here, Tiguan Allspace is priced at 63.700 AUD equivalent. Not even comes with the R line bodykit, AWD, 2.0 TSI and 20” rims. Not to mention, the car has been assembled semi knock down here (SKD). *Btw, good review as usual Paul! I've followed you since you were in CA.

[@buckshot904]

It's the taxes. SE Asia typically protect their domestic market cars. Anything imported or that exceeds a certain engine capacity or is imported from countries without trade agreements attract hefty taxes.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching! yeah the taxes here are crazy expensive, but there are some Asian markets where they're supersized!

[@thnchow2812]

Yes it's the tax, for example the tax in Hong Kong is 105% of the car price itself , so ur paying double. And thanks to the tax, petrol is a$3.5 per litre , highest in the world 🤣

[@wen87n]

22:36 nothing pops up there

[@Truthbomb918]

Was unfortunately enough to have to spend a day in this. Actually OK to drive and good power and economical but the fit and finish, there was a constant rattle on the dash above the glove box where the air vent meets some trim and another coming from under the steering wheel that drove me mental

[@redimpreza8616]

Peugeot 5008??

[@nhaiminh]

This car should never become a 7-seater. It looks smaller than the Rav4 and CRV. Moreover, I don't know why Volks doesn't put the Touareg become 7-seater, that's weird. Looking forward to seeing your review on 2020 Mit Pajero Sport and Ford Everest.

[@CarExpertAus]

I think this one is very much a 5+2, I'd hate to be stuck in the third row! Agree that the Touareg should definitely be a 7 seater. We have reviews on the Paj Sport and Everest coming shortly!

[@bradjames2732]

IMHO an SUV should by definition be sporty to drive

[@hugogeo8561]

Before you buy a Tiguan or VW car, read my case below. I am living in New Zealand. A few weeks ago, my TIguan broke down in the car park of Countdown supermarket. I called the Roadside Assist and told them about my situation. The technician told me that my car must be towed back to the garage for repair. You might think that my above experience is nothing special. But what is shocking is that this is the sixth time my car needs repairs in the past four years. The car was really good at first. But from the middle of the first year, problem started. The faults are rear windscreen wiper, a key, reversing camera, car computer, rear LED light and engine malfunction. Fortunately, all repair costs are covered by 5-year warranty (I paid the cost of last two year extension). But now, I am worrying about what will happen in the 6th and 7th year after the five-year warranty expires. I complained to Volkswagen New Zealand about the quality and reliability of the car. Their answers made me even more angry. Carolina Zalazar, Customer Manager. Her attitude seems to tell me that all malfunctions have been repaired within the warranty period. Therefore, they are not responsible for any losses caused to customers due to poor car quality. Her attitude seemed to indicate that no one forced me to buy a car. Unfortunately, I encountered this kind of thing and it has nothing to do with them. Their car quality standards are like that, and their reputation and customer feedback seem to be rubbish to them.

[@brightenupcc]

I have a 162TSi with 20 inch rims and the ride is awful (yes, even with adaptive dampers in comfort) compared to 132TSi on 18inch rims. The 18s are so much better that I'd consider downsizing to them.

[@CarExpertAus]

What tyre pressure are you running just out of interest?

[@brightenupcc]

CarExpert Hi Paul, VW suggests 37psi, I have them on 30psi now. Better but nowhere near as good at removing low freq vibrations as chunkier rubber.

[@greggee5695]

Love the VW range but i would never buy one because when it comes to servicing they tend to forget the Vaseline! I stick to BMW at least they smile while they hand you the invoice .

[@CarExpertAus]

Ha ha, love the analogies. BMW is actually quite cheap to service now in Australia. 5 Years of servicing can be prepaid for around $1500 depending on the model.

[@stephengriffin4990]

@@CarExpertAus VW averages $190 a hr for labour.

[@jate.photography]

@@CarExpertAus but that's just for the standard service / oil change. What happens when BMW parts starts breaking

[@edwill1595]

Steering wheel is also part of the R-Line package

[@CarExpertAus]

You;re right!

[@slamminx3]

Great to see Seth Macfarlane doing car reviews now ;)

[@CarExpertAus]

Always!

[@yimingzhang5876]

Your test of the third row made me laugh 🤣🤣, I always question why don’t VW make Touareg 7 seaters

[@kensouza9239]

I wish the same about Touareg

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@jlsh689]

vw should bring atlas into Australia.

[@OCOWGTR27]

I just want the bigger engine. More power = better. SUV's are inherently not sporty. I love wagons, but car makers have killed those. i want a m340i wagon in xdrive please!

[@buckshot904]

APR have got you covered ;) .. Even the Passat R Line- 206kw/350nm... APR that. Winner.

[@CarExpertAus]

That M340i wagon is absolute bliss! That engine is so nice.

[@OCOWGTR27]

@@CarExpertAus I have a M140 and a skoda octavia wagon. I want a combo of both. The B58/ZF is the best current all round engine gearbox combo on the market IMO.

[@gene978]

GDay!

[@CarExpertAus]

Hello there!

[@whatupyo7260]

Kodiaq Sportline possibly better value , if your looking at space and practically but a less powerful engine

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Might be the same if an aftermarket tune is available; I think they're the exact same engine.

[@whatupyo7260]

@cee your are spot on

[@djestar]

Was going to buy a kodiaq but can confirm the 132 has a different compression ratio so not the same even though it's an ea888.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

@@djestar wouldn't a good tuner be able to change that?

[@djestar]

@@pastorofmuppets8834 Correct a tuner can change the 132 to perform like a 162 but you void your warranty. Although if you're into tuning you might as well go the 162 as it has more potential and can be tuned pass 200 without hardware modifications.

[@13965082]

Man that pumped in v6 noise 🤣

[@pummyy]

yeah sounds like the speakers working hard !

[@CarExpertAus]

😅

[@MrGogania]

Q7 still king of the SUVs

[@jeff1595]

Opinions differ

[@fwuffywabbitfwuffy]

Not the same price range...

[@lextaylor5661]

Blind spot monitor is NOT using the sensors on the side. There are radar sensors behind the rear bumper. Get your facts straight!

[@glennbrown7241]

Correct, the Radars (for Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert) are place within the rear bumper bar (behind the rear wheels) as with most cars... The parking sensors (as pointed out by Paul), have a dual role; additional PDC assistance and Park Assist (self park).

[@CarExpertAus]

THANKS LEXXY.

[@CarExpertAus]

@Glenn: You're right - thanks, Glenn!

[@CharlesSibbald]

The luggage check is stupid on a 7 seater. Test it with a Bugaboo donkey twin buggy if you are serious about reviewing for families.

[@tonymillar5342]

"11:39" This helps you if you're not confident with parking. Fark me ! If you can't park, you shouldn't have a driver licence ! And Fark me, driver assist, AEB, BSM. Be an alert driver. Look out the front. Look over your shoulder. Stop worrying about the next Spotify on your apple carplay Android auto ! Fark.

[@CarExpertAus]

You haven’t met my wife!