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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2,0 TSI 4MOTION R-LINE

ETA: NOW

Price: R710 000 Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbopetrol Transmission: 7-speed, dual-clutch Power: 162 kW @4 500-6 200 r/min Torque: 350 N.m @1 500-4 400 r/min 0-100 km/h: 6,50 seconds* Top speed: 225 km/h* Fuel consumption: 8,30 L/100 km* CO² : 189 g/km Rivals: Audi Q5, BMW X1, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Koleos, Subaru Forester

+ effortless road manners; impressive percieved quality

- better value will likely lie further down the range

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