India might have received the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace recently. However, globally, it is available for sale since a really long time. Surprisingly, the German brand has decided to give its flagship SUV a mid-life update. As a result, the updated SUV will make its global debut on 12th May.
What all updates can we expect on the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace? Basically, the updated SUV will be getting cosmetic as well as feature updates. Want to know more? We have covered almost all the updates that can be offered this time.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Volkswagen has announced that the carmaker will reveal the 2021 Tiguan Allspace on 12th May.
- Multiple features and cosmetic updates similar to the 5-seater Tiguan are expected on the 7-seat version.
- The carmaker will only bring the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 190PS of power in India.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
To begin with, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will get similar updates that we have already witnessed on its younger sibling. Just to be precise, the front end of the updated SUV is expected to get a new pair of Matrix LED headlamps, a revised grille and a reworked bumper. Also, the side profile will now be featuring a new set of alloy wheels.
Inside the cabin, the dashboard of Tiguan Allspace is expected to remain as it is. However, this time, there will be touch controls for climate control instead of the conventional physical buttons. According to the sources, the German brand is also expected to introduce a new instrument cluster. Other features such as ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system will remain exactly the same.
Volkswagen always emphasises safety for the occupants. As always, the updated SUV will feature a bunch of them including multiple airbags, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring system and ABS with EBD to name a few.
Globally, Volkswagen offers Tiguan Allspace a diesel powertrain as well. However, in India, it will be available with a sole 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Talking in numbers, this motor is truly capable of producing 190PS of power and 320Nm of peak torque while being mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission as standard. Interestingly, there is only a fully loaded variant that gets Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive powertrain.
Alternatives
When launched in India. the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will compete against the likes of petrol variants of the Toyota Fortuner and the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq. Interestingly, Skoda has recently revealed the 2021 Kodiaq globally. Want to know more about it? Here are the details.
Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda introduced the 2021 Kodiaq last month with multiple updates. The front facia of Kodiaq now comes with a redesigned bumper, sleek LED headlamps and a reworked signature grille. Inside the cabin, the updated Kodiaq now features a 10-speaker Canton surround sound system, 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster and ambient lighting among others. According to the sources, Skoda is expected to launch it in India by the end of 2021.
Specifications
| 2021 Skoda Kodiaq | |
| Engine | 2.0-litre TSI |
| Power | 190HP |
| Torque | 320Nm |
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