2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift launched in Malaysia: Elegance, R-Line 4Motion, priced fr RM175k

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift launched in Malaysia: Elegance, R-Line 4Motion, priced fr RM175k

Less than two years after the original Tiguan Allspace, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the facelifted model that was revealed last May. As before, the seven-seater SUV is available in two variants – the 1.4 TSI Elegance (replacing the outgoing Highline) and the returning 2.0 TSI R-Line 4Motion.

Pricing starts at RM175,346 for the Elegance and RM220,527 for the R-Line, representing increases of around RM10,000 and RM11,000 respectively. Both figures are on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of the sales and service tax (SST) rebate valid until June 30, along with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

The mechanicals are the same as before – the Elegance is powered by a 1.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 150 PS from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 to 3,500 rpm. It is mated to a six-speed DSG wet dual-clutch transmission, with drive sent to the front wheels.

As for the R-Line, that gets a larger 2.0 litre mill that churns out 220 PS from 4,500 to 6,200 rpm and 350 Nm between 1,500 and 4,400 rpm. This one receives a seven-speed DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Fuel consumption is rated at 7.3 litres per 100 km for the Elegance and 8.7 litres per 100 km on the R-Line.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift launched in Malaysia: Elegance, R-Line 4Motion, priced fr RM175k

The nip-and-tuck grafts on the VW’s latest design language on the front end, adding slimmer LED headlights with Mk8 Golf-style “tails” and a larger grille with an illuminated strip and a downward dip along the lower edge. Both variants get a bone-shaped bumper design with gloss black C-shaped corners, although the R-Line has a more aggressive design with chrome accents; the Elegance gets a silver skid plate instead.

Along the side, you’ll find slimmer and longer front fender appliqués, as well as new wheels – 18-inch “Frankfurt” silver items for the Elegance and 19-inch “Valencia” grey rollers for the R-Line. At the back, both models receive the higher-end IQ.Light LED taillights with inverted L-shaped graphics and a full-width reflector strip. The bumpers have also been redesigned, with the R-Line gaining fake quad tailpipes.

Inside, the Allspace receives a new three-spoke steering wheel and triple-zone automatic climate control switchgear, both of which feature touch-sensitive buttons. The infotainment system has also been standardised, with the two variants getting a 9.2-inch Discover Pro system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The digital instrument display has also been upgraded to an 11.7-inch unit.

Another area where the Allspace is upgraded is the seats, which continue to be upholstered as standard in black Vienna leather. Both models now come as standard with 12-way power-adjustable front seats with memory (previously only on the driver’s side on the Elegance) and receive a new seat heating and ventilation feature.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift launched in Malaysia: Elegance, R-Line 4Motion, priced fr RM175k

However, the airliner-style folding rear tables appear to have been ditched in favour of two small pockets on the backs of the front seats for storing small items like smartphones. At the rear of the car, the powered tailgate now features a hands-free opening and closing function.

In fact, aside from the usual R-Line bits (flat-bottomed steering wheel, fake carbon fibre trim), the R-Line is only differentiated via the new 10-speaker, 480-watt Harman Kardon sound system, an upgrade from the Elegance’s eight speakers. Other bits of standard kit are keyless entry, push-button start, a new Air Care purification system, illuminated side sill scuff plates and a reverse camera.

Safety-wise, the Allspace now comes as standard with lane keeping assist but not blind spot monitoring. More importantly, neither variant is offered with autonomous emergency braking, in line with the rest of the VPCM range, which is a shame. Six airbags, stability control, hill descent control and ISOFIX front passenger and rear child seat anchors continue to be fitted across the lineup.

GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Elegance facelift


GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI R-Line 4Motion facelift

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After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Raja Kamarul on Mar 19, 2022 at 11:40 am

    Really wish it had adaptive cruise control. Quite handy when on the highway. Really, I’d pick that over the ventilated seats. Or the kick sensor for the tailgate..

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  • Fillers on Mar 19, 2022 at 11:54 am

    At least got part ADAS features

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  • RandomThoughts on Mar 19, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    I could not understand, knowing cost and reliability is a big concern to Malaysian, especially since the previous big fiasco. VW Malaysia would not choose to spec in an Aisin 8 speeder into our market instead for normal models (as it is common on Europe or elsewhere), and will only opt to reserve DSGs for performance models instead (which makes perfect sense, as many maybe tuning their TCU too).
    I believe doing so, with proper marketing, will increase consumer confidence by a big way towards the brand too.

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  • bieight8 on Mar 19, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    In Europe the 2.0 makes 245hp and 370nm…

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  • DonkeyKong on Mar 19, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Looks like the front seats lost their “airline trays”..

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  • John 22 on Mar 19, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    R-line selling RM220k but not AEB and blind spot monitoring (BSM) really a bit….. speechless

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  • Rim curber on Mar 19, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    Godammit VPCM… You keep doesn’t bringing in ADAS on new cars you just launched. Before it was Golf Mk8. Now on Tiguan! For God sake VPCM… Please bring in ADAS and AEB on all new VW cars!

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  • Wonderful

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  • ROTI CANAI on Mar 20, 2022 at 9:00 am

    fail safety

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  • seancorr on Mar 20, 2022 at 11:01 am

    Alamak still no AEB.

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  • Bryan on Mar 22, 2022 at 11:02 am

    Nice but due to changes on the globe, prices are crazy now as with other brands also

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  • JodieKean on Apr 16, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Does this FL gen still dont have ACC and LKC/LKA?

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  • Aye75 on Aug 09, 2022 at 10:53 am

    Which is better.. The 2022 face-lift rline or the previous r-line?

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