Since the launch of the second generation Tiguan in 2016, Volkswagen has managed to attract hordes of potential buyers to its fold with demand of the model said to outstrip supply in the South African market. Such is the popularity of the model that it has overtaken the perennial Golf on the sales charts in Germany, something that takes some doing. This is likely the result of the model’s stylish repertoire, a practicality edge over its hatch sibling and a relatively palatable pricing point. And according to a Volkswagen SA spokesperson, 90% of buyers option their Tiguan with the stylish R-Line package upon purchase. Now the company has added yet another model to the range in the form of the Allspace, essentially a seven-seater option of the vehicle on which it is based. Besides the fundamental addition of an extra seat row, the model is further distinguishable by the three chrome slats — instead of the standard model’s two slated setup — a raised, squared-off bonnet and larger side...

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