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Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Review

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This higher powered version of the eTSI engine produces 148bhp and trims the 0-62mph time to 9.1 seconds. Top speed remains 130mph.

1.5 eTSI 150

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The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

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This comes with a similar level of equipment to Elegance but trades some kit (such as keyless entry and a powered tailgate) for a sportier appearance, with larger 20in wheels and more aggressive bumpers. Inside, you get sports front seats.

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1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

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Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation

Park assistance plus with front and rear parking sensors

Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system

Air care climatronic 3 zone air conditioning system with rear air conditioning control panel

Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror

Laminated safety glass from B-pillar backwards 90% tinted

Driving dynamics pack with adative chassis control - Tiguan

Leather Package incl. active climate seats with massage feature in front - Tiguan R-Line

Winter pack with sports steering wheel- Tiguan

Winter pack with heated outer rear seats - Tiguan Elegance/R-Line

HD headlights pack - Tiguan Elegance/R-Line

Comfort package incl. Memory feature for Park assist and Safelock - Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

The VW Tiguan offers generous space for occupants, a big boot and fine driving manners, but its higher costs count against it. A Skoda Karoq is better value, while the Volvo XC40 can be had for the same cost as a mid-rung Tiguan. For private buyers, the 1.5 TSI 150 Life is the one to go for, while company car drivers will be better off with the eHybrid.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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