Volkswagen Tiguan Review
2017-2023
The Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk2 & Mk2 Facelift Series) represents highly precise premium mid-size European crossover engineering in Kenya. Built on the MQB platform, the Tiguan offers 201 mm ground clearance, Digital Cockpit screen, 4MOTION active all-wheel drive, and optional 3-row 7-seater Allspace capacity. Powered by 1.4L TSI, 2.0L TSI, and 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel engines, all 1.4L variants qualify for KRA's sub-1,500 cc customs duty valuation bracket.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Highly precise German engineering: Excellent chassis rigidity and high-speed highway composure.
- Sub-1,500 cc duty advantage on 1.4T TSI: Sits in KRA's lower customs duty tax valuation category.
- High 201 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough estate roads.
- Optional 7-seater Allspace layout: Provides third-row seating capacity with a huge 760 L trunk floor.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import taxes represent a solid investment compared to Japanese crossovers.
- Requires quality synthetic oils: DSG transmission requires fluid service every 60,000 km.
Most popular: Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline / 2.0 TDI 4MOTION / Allspace 7-Seater
5 doorsPetrol, DieselAutomatic, Dual-clutch
At a glance
- Model
- Toyota Tiguan / Tiguan Allspace (Mk2 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door Compact / 7-Seater Crossover SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5 or 7 (Allspace)
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
- Engine sizes
- 1,395 cc (1.4T) / 1,984 cc (2.0T) / 1,968 cc (2.0L TDI)
- Transmission
- 6/7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD or 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
- Ground clearance
- 201 mm
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 15.5 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.5 km/L (2.0 TDI). Tank: 58 L (about 899 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,773 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,275 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 14,643
- Full tank (58 L)
- KES 13,164
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Comfortline / Highline / R-Line
- Setup
1.4L turbo 4-cylinder (150 hp / 250 Nm), 6-speed DSG, FWD, returning 15.5 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
Low import tax duty, 250 Nm torque, and high fuel economy.
Package tiers
Tiguan package levels range from well-equipped Comfortline models to luxury Highline, R-Line, and Allspace 7-seater editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortline | Executive base | 17-inch alloys, fabric seats, composition media touchscreen, tri-zone AC, and lane assist. |
| Highline / R-Line | Executive luxury | Digital Cockpit cluster, panoramic glass roof, Vienna leather, 19-inch alloys, and R-Line body kit. |
| Alltrack / Allspace | 7-seater utility | Extended 2.78m wheelbase, 3rd row folding seats, 4MOTION active control, and power tailgate. |
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Tiguan models sit inside the direct import window.
The 1.4L TSI (1,395 cc) engine stays strictly below 1,500 cc, giving buyers low customs import duty rates while generating 150 hp and 250 Nm torque.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
