2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

Volkswagen’s Tiguan Allspace is what you buy when you need that seven-seat flexibility but aren’t ready to pilot a block-long SUV through Sandton or along the N1. It’s aimed squarely at families who want more than a basic Tiguan but draw the line at a hulking Touareg. You get a choice of three engines: the familiar 1.4 TSI petrol, a punchier 2.0 TSI, and the sensible 2.0 TDI diesel, all married to VW’s DSG dual-clutch—no manual, no fuss. Only 16 examples are up for grabs right now, which says everything about supply and demand: this isn’t a revolving-door used car, and buyers are clearly weighing their options. Prices range from R397,500 to R699,900, but with a median just under R480k, you’re likely to shop mid-pack—where sanity and value tend to align. The 1.4 TSI Life DSG dominates the classifieds, with eight cars spanning from R419,500 up to a wild R689,995. That spread’s more about mileage and model year than spec, so check service books before handing over your cash. The 2.0 TSI 4Motion Comfortline DSG is the real sweet spot though—five listings, all between R399,900 and R499,900, which is right where you want to be. Most used Allspaces clock in at around 126,351 km, so you’re inheriting someone’s family hauler, not a garage queen. Against the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe, the Tiguan Allspace wins big on badge cachet and DSG smoothness in stop-start Jozi traffic. With just two new units on the market, it’s a used-only scenario at the moment, and that’s the point.