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Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 320 4Motion R 5dr DSG Review

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With its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine producing a whopping 316bhp, the Tiguan R is seriously rapid, blasting from 0-62mph in 4.9sec. It’s pleasingly muscular, too, developing power in a nice linear fashion – the seven speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox doesn’t even have to shift up or down that often for you to make rapid progress. Make sure you tick the box for the optional Akrapovic sports exhaust because it makes the car sound so much better.

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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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The Tiguan R comes with a long list of standard equipment, including 21in alloy wheels, adaptive suspension, heated front sports seats, ambient lighting and a 9.2in touchscreen infotainment system.

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Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners

Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers

App-Connect incl. App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Air Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter and controls in the rear

3 point seat belts with seat belt pretensioners for the outer rear seats

Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering

Central locking system with safelock radio remote control and 2 remote control folding keys

Electronic Stability Control with driver steering recommendation, ABS, ASR, EDL, EDTC and trailer stabilization

Power adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with surround lighting, front passenger exterior mirror lowering function

Easy open and close pack with safelock - Tiguan

Winter pack with heated front and rear seats - Tiguan

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Offers generous space for its occupants and a big boot. It's far more than just a big box on wheels, though: its fine driving manners make it a great car to own. The closely related Skoda Karoq is better value for money, though, while the Volvo XC40 has a more upmarket interior.

<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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