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Tiguan Estate

Volkswagen Tiguan R 1.5 eTSI Match 5dr DSG Review

Category: Sports SUV

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Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
semi-auto
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP£37,525
Review

The model

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The Volkswagen Tiguan R blends the impressive practicality of the regular Tiguan with the kind of bombastic performance and impressive point to point pace that we’ve come to love from Volkswagen’s ‘R’ models. Just bear in mind that there are rival sports SUVs that offer more entertaining handling.

The trim

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For a little bit more money, Match builds on Life trim by adding rear privacy glass, keyless entry and a powered tailgate.

The engine

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This is the entry-level petrol engine in the Tiguan. It uses mild-hybrid technology to bolster its performance and fuel economy, producing 128bhp and completing the 0-62mph sprint in 10.6 seconds. Top speed is 130mph, and a seven-speed automatic gearbox is standard.

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.6 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxSEMI-AUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

47.1

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

652

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

135

g/km

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