Darn good value is the short answer. That’s mainly because normally if you want the sporty 162TSI engine fitted to the Adventure, you need to pay $5000 more for the Tiguan Allspace Elegance or R-Line.
The $51,990 before on-road costs price is also down to Volkswagen not being able to load up this special edition with more features due to the international parts shortage affecting all carmakers. We’re talking power seats, for example.
But despite this, I think there's excellent value to be had here in the Allspace Adventure’s standard features.
Standard equipment includes three-zone climate control, heated front seats, a digital cockpit, an 8.0-inch media display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, wireless phone charging, proximity unlocking, tinted windows, plus LED headlights and running lights.
Volkswagen also gives you a choice of an accessory package at no extra charge. You can pick from three packages: Summer (sun shades and rubber mats), Autumn (rubber cargo mats and load-lip protector) or Winter (snow chains and rubber mats).
The Allspace Adventure also comes with better underbody engine protection than a regular Allspace, there’s also increased battery capacity and a larger 180-amp alternator for extra oomph to power fridges or other camping equipment.
This special edition also has sports suspension, progressive steering and 17-inch Dublin alloy wheels which make rough road driving a lot more comfortable when combined with the big tyres - see the driving section.
Just remember that this special edition doesn’t have a third row of seats like a regular Allspace - that gives you more room in your boot, but you can only carry five people at most.