Volkswagen has teased the updated version of the 7-seater Tiguan Allspace. Here's what we know so far.

The Volkswagen Tiguan facelift is on its way to South Africa and should be here soon, but what aboutits more practical 7-seater Allspace sibling? Volkswagen has teased this image ahead of the vehicle's production reveal on the 12th May 2021.

With over 6 million sales since the model's introduction back in 2007, the Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the Wolfsburg-based brand's most important models. The market has shifted dramatically in favour of the SUV body style and Volkswagen wants to maintain its strong sales record. The Tiguan Allspace is essentially a stretched-out version of the standard Tiguan – an excellent demonstration of the MQB platform's versatility.

The Allspace is 22 cm longer than the Tiguan and has been on sale since 2017, plugging the gap left by the Volkswagen MPV range – a segment that has seen a tremendous decline. Volkswagen claims 55% of all Tiguans sold have been the Allspace.

What has changed? While details are scarce, we suspect the same enhancements seen in the standard Tiguan will be carried over. Volkswagen claims there'll be a fresh new design, as well as the addition of advanced technical features. There will newcontrol and assist systems for added convenience as well as the obligatory online-based connectivity options.

Volkswagen says the Allspace will be offered as the Tiguan L made in China for thatmarket while thelong-wheelbaseTiguan versions for North and South America, and the Tiguan Allspace for Europe will be made in Puebla, Mexico.

Set your reminders for the 12th May 2021, when the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will be revealed.

There are some good deals on the pre-facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan currently – take a look

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