2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Photos, engines & full specs

Volkswagen made a more extended version of its compact-sized Tiguan SUV so it could fit seven seats inside it and added the Allspace moniker.

With an increased demand for seven-seat vehicles but also a rejection of MPVs on the European market, the German automaker had to come up with a solution. And thus, instead of squeezing two seats in the larger Touareg, it extended the Tiguan's second-generation wheelbase and tucked an extra row of seats inside. But it was more than just that.

From the exterior, at the front, there were no significant changes compared to the regular Tiguan. But on the sides, it was easy to spot the longer rear doors and the extended window placed between the C- and D-pillars. At the back, apart from the Allspace nameplate, it was the same tilted-forward tailgate as in the regular second-gen Tiguan.

Inside, the cabin looked similar to the one fitted in its shorter sibling. Everything was exactly where you'd expect it to be, but somehow dull. The infotainment system offered an 8" touchscreen display option, and it could connect to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. But behind the rear seats, the automaker added a third row with two jump seats that could've been folded and tucked away. In addition, the middle row could slide back and forth to increase the legroom for the rearmost seated passengers.

Since it sported a 4.4" (112 mm) longer wheelbase, the Allspace was heavier than the regular Tiguan, and the automaker considered that it needed more power to move around. That's why for most markets, Volkswagen ditched the base 125 PS (123 hp) gasoline engine.