Best Premium Sedans in SA 2015

The premium sedan is the perfect vehicle for the business person. Its an aspirational vehicle but not so dreamy that it can never be attained. It signifies a sense of status and prestige that the owner has reached. Add in a need for dynamics, comfort and luxury and you hit the spot of the perfect business class car.

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Theres a raft of choices to choose from in this market, however the Germans have made this their home ground in recent years. Japan is catching up in terms of quality and it shows as they managed two semi-finalists in this category.

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In order to be eligible for this category we felt the car needed to meet certain criteria. These include: pricing of between R400k and R700k, six airbags and electronic stability control.

The most important factors in determining our best premium sedans were: powertrain technology, luxury, brand strength, design and quality appeal, driving dynamics and technology.

Best Premium Sedans

Audi S3 Sedan quattro S Tronic R558 500

The Audi S3 Sedan gets right to the point, its the best looking Audi, has a banging engine and a great gearbox. The design is one of the most attractive in the industry and when you look inside, has an equally beautiful cabin. The 2-Litre turbo engine pumps out 210 kW and 380 Nm so you shouldnt ever be late for work or meetings. Read more

BMW 428i Gran Coupe Sport sports auto R623 170

The BMW 3 Series might seem like the obvious choice here but the current model is getting old and the facelift model is just around the corner. Plus youll never stand out when everyone else in the business park also has a 3 Series. The 4 Series Gran Coupe does the same things as a 3 Series but adds a little bit more style to proceedings. The engine is top notch as is the gearbox but were hoping that BMW gets around to updating the interior soon, its starting to feel a bit old. Read more

Infiniti Q50 2.0T Sport R480 700

A contender from the Japanese has emerged and its full of value and tech. You get a great Smartphone-based infotainment system and a fully-loaded safety suite that has everything from blind-spot monitoring to lane departure warning. It comes in under R500k making it seriously appealing when you crunch the numbers. It doesnt offer quite the same performance thrills or road manners as the Germans but it is still very capable. Read More

Lexus IS 350 EX R580 700

If you like your power delivered to you old-school style, then the 3.5-Litre V6 under the bonnet of the IS will suit you. Its got a great soundtrack and accelerates in a creamy-smooth, linear fashion. Fuel economy is not its greatest attribute but that probably wont be high on your agenda if youre looking at a V6. The interior has been improved from previous generations but the infotainment system still has a way to go to meet the ease of use of the others here. It comes fully loaded with all the specification youll need. Read More

Mercedes-Benz C250 AMG Sports R551 249

Fresh from its World Car of the Year title, the C-Class is already proving to be a firm favourite locally. Its gorgeous interior, complete with endless tech makes it difficult not to blow your budget on extras. The ride is tailored towards the driver looking for comfort and refinement but its still capable of being sporty thanks to adjustable suspension technology. The engine is the same unit as in the Infiniti except the Merc is quicker to 100kph and a touch more fuel efficient. Read More

Opel Corsa Sport (2015) Review

Opel is on a mission to claw back lost ground. The 2008 financial crisis saw Opel nearly sold off from the GM stable. It has since managed to drag itself from the brink of death and has begun to produce some solid offerings of late. This latest derivative is the Opel Corsa Sport, a slightly hotter version of the standard Corsa. Is it worth opting for this mild hot hatch over the standard model? We spent some time with it getting to know its ins and outs.

What makes it a Sport?

Its not just a modest engine change that adds the Sport badge designation on the rear. Opel has also fiddled with the suspension and has given the exterior its own unique look. Starting with the engine, its a new 1.4-turbo petrol unit in a mild state of tune that lifts power to 110 kW combined with 220 Nm of torque. Fuel economy is a major drawcard as Opel claims 5.9L/100km. During the Corsa Sports time with us we averaged 7.7L/100km still a reasonable figure considering we did a fair amount of Sport testing.

The suspension changes on the Corsa Sport include some spring rate adjustments and a geometry alteration. Its all in the name of improving the handling and ride characteristics, its even said the changes improve the steering feel too.

Finally the Corsa Sport has an edgier physique. It actually takes some parts from the OPC Line body kit to beef it up. Its a conclusive add on kit, with new front and rear bumper, side skirts, a special exhaust tip and carbon-look mirrors.

How does it go?

The 1.4-turbo gives the Corsa Sport more go but not in a hugely sporty manner. It makes the Corsa a nippier machine around town and the extra power and torque gives it more overtaking prowess. Its sprint time to 100kph of 9.6 seconds is not riveting either. To be honest it feels faster than that number suggests and offers a decent level of enthusiastic grunt. The four-cylinder engine even sends out a growl as it climbs the early chapters of the rev range. It cruises easily at 120kph and unlike the previous Corsa sport it doesnt suffer from turbo lag.

Plenty of kit

The new Corsa has done a remarkable job of prioritising safety systems that some of its competitors have neglected to include in their models. The Corsa Sport, being at the top of the range currently has electronic stability control, six airbags, ABS and brake assist as standard features. Theres an optional drivers assistance package thats worth getting as well. The pack adds features like city steering mode, parking assist (auto parks itself), bi-xenon headlights and a blind spot warning system for the side mirrors.

The interior features Opels new seven-inch touchscreen with one of the best connectivity systems on the market. It integrates easily with Smartphones and there is App compatibility for things like navigation, podcasts and international radio stations. We were a little surprised that the Corsa Sport is only available with cloth seats but they have a very unique style to them. Ours came in Jackie Stewarts tartan pants colour. They offer good support for cloth seats and it was easy to find a comfortable position to drive in. The Corsa Sport feels well-built and styled inside. Its a vast improvement from what we used to see.

And the drive?

We enjoyed the Corsa Sport, forgetting about the apparent lack of speed. The steering is accurate and well weighted. If you happen to lock into a decent set of bends, the Corsa Sport is easy to grab by the horns and throw around. Its not intimidating and is happy to be slapped around corners nonchalantly. The gearshift action is quick, although the square lever Opel uses has never felt particularly comfortable. For a Sport model it doesnt ride particularly harshly and still maintains good levels of comfort.

Verdict

The Corsa Sport sits in a strange middle-ground. Its not a hot hatch like the Polo GTI or Fiesta ST but its sportier than the standard variants in most model ranges. It does play both games well though, its a comfortable car thats perfect for everyday use. It serves up reasonable thrills when called on and returns good fuel economy. Its hard to find a direct competitor to the Corsa Sport because the Fiesta ST only has three doors and the Polo GTI is much, much more expensive.

The ST is only R20k more expensive so if you can live without the practicality of rear doors then its a great buy. The Suzuki Swift Sport is an interesting candidate but plays more in the pure driving enthusiast corner. It’s nearly R20k less but offers less in the way of interior comfort and features. Overall the Corsa Sport fits nicely in the gap between standard and hot hatch, a pleasant all-rounder.

Corsa Sport Pricing

It’s just the solo model on offer in the Corsa Sport Range and it’s available at R255 200.

Compare the Corsa Sport with the Suzuki Swift Sport and Fiesta ST here

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Team Opinion

“The Corsa Sport comes well specced and the interior styling adds a fresh element to the car. Corsa Sport is comfortable to drive and its performance isn’t mind-blowing but at least you get a bit more oomph with decent fuel economy.” – Gero Lilleike

We Like: Sporty drive, safety features and medium hottness

We dont Like: A bit slow, R15k less and this would be a great buy

Also consider: Polo, Fiesta, Swift Sport

Opel Corsa Sport Quick Specs

Tania Diekmann Wins Volkswagen up!

Today, Cars.co.za, in partnership with Daddy’s Deals, Travelstart and NetFlorist handed over a brand new Volkswagen up! to an excited Tania Diekmann, the winner of our Scratch & Win Competition. The handover took place at Barons N1 City with Alfred Siyanga (New Vehicle Sales) and Cars.co.za Marketing Manager, Andrew Crawford, presenting Tania with her new ride.

Volkswagen up! Finds New Home

Tania is a Cape Town resident who caught wind of the Scratch & Win Competition via email and decided to enter. Weeks passed and finally Tania received the phone call she was waiting for. At first, Tania couldn’t believe that she had won the car, but when the reality set in, she was beside herself. “The phone call came in the afternoon and when they said I won the car, I was like – this is the best thing ever! And then of course I had to tell all my friends. The next day my throat was so sore from screaming,” said Tania. Although Tania also owns a 12-year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class, she is a big Volkswagen fan and grew up with the VW Beetle.

“Funny enough, I said to my husband, if I get another car, I want a small car, something that’s economical and affordable to maintain and voilà, now I have it” said Tania. Tania is also an avid hiker and she looks forward to taking her up! on hiking excursions in the Western Cape.

Cars.co.za would like to thank Baron’s Bruma and Baron’s N1 City for their assistance in organising this awesome prize. If you need a Volkswagen, be sure to give these dealerships a visit! We also want to wish Tania thousands of happy kilometres in her new Volkswagen up! Congratulations, Tania!

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World Car Of The Year Awards Nominations 2016

German and Japanese makes dominate the nominations list for the prestigious 2016 World Car Awards

The World Car Awards (WCA) organisation used the Frankfurt Motor Show as a platform to reveal the nominations of the 2016 WCA programme. 72 International motoring journalists, including Cars.co.za’s Hannes Oosthuizen, will now have until February to evaluate as many of the vehicles as possible, before voting to determine the Top 10 in each of the World Car of The Year, World Luxury Car of the Year and World Performance Car of the Year categories. Experts will also nominate the top five in each of the World Green and World Design categories.

The top three finalists in the major categories will then be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016 before the winners are announced New York International Auto Show in April.

Overall World Car of the Year Nominations

The battle for the prestigious overall title is dominated by German and Japanese brands. Mazda and Subaru have both secured two entries.

– Audi A4/A4 Avant

– BMW X1

– Cadillac CT6

– Chevrolet Malibu

– Ford Edge

– Honda HR-V

– Hyundai Tucson/ix35

– Jaguar XE

– Kia Optima

– Land Rover Discovery Sport

– Mazda CX-3

– Mazda MX-5

– Mercedes-Benz GLC

– Nissan Maxima

– Skoda Superb

– SsangYong Tivoli

– Subaru Levorg

– Subaru Outback

– Toyota Prius

– Opel Astra

– Volkswagen Touran

World Performance Car

The Performance car category is a predominantly V8 affair, with the Audi RS3 Sportback and Honda Civic Type R bringing some hot hatchback relief.

– Audi R8

– Audi RS3 Sportback

– BMW X5 M/X6 M

– Cadillac CTS-V

– Cadillac ATS-V

– Chevrolet Camaro

– Honda Civic Type-R

– Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe

– Range Rover Sport SVR

World Luxury Car

SUVs also deliver a strong showing in the World Luxury Car category, showing that the traditional sedan bodyshape is under fire even in a segment it used to exclusively own. A surprise entry is the new compact Infiniti, the Q30.

– Audi Q7

– Bentley Mulsanne

– BMW 7 Series

– Infiniti Q30

– Jaguar XF

– Lexus RX

– Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

– Volvo XC90

World Design

Pickings appear to be somewhat slim in the Design category.

– Audi Q7

– Audi R8

– BMW 2 Series Convertible

– BMW 7 Series

– Hyundai Creta/ix25

– Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

World Green

The World Green car will be selected from a varied group of nominations that includes the hydrogen fuel-cell Toyota Mirai as well as the new Prius.

– BMW 330e plug-in hybrid

– Chevrolet Volt

– Mercedes-Benz C350e

– Nissan Murano hybrid

– Nissan X-Trail hybrid

– Toyota Mirai

– Toyota Prius

– Volkswagen Passat GTE

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder Goes Topless

Lamborghini has revealed the Huracan Spyder at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder Features

Transforming the Huracan into the sexy Spyder is an electrohydraulic soft top roof that can be operated at speeds up to 50kph and can open and close in 17 seconds. The roof is controlled via a button on the center console and the roof can be had in black, brown and red.

The Huracan Spyder also features two removable lateral wind guards and there are two fins for optimizing air flow through the engine bay. The engine is covered with a specially designed slatted hood withthe air intakes painted in black.

The Huracan Spyder is powered by the same 5.2-litre V10 found in the coupe version and offers up 449 kW and 560 Nm. Acceleration to 100kph takes only 3.4 seconds while 200kph is achieved in only 10.2 seconds with a top speed of 324kph. Fuel consumption is rated at 12.3L/100km. The Lamborghini Huracan Spyder rides on 20-inch Giano alloy wheels fitted with carbon ceramic brakes with 380mm front discs and brake callipers painted in any colour you desire.

In case you see missed it, we took the Lamborghini Huracan for a spin around Cape Town, you can watch the video below!

Nissan Gripz Concept shows a sporty Crossover

Nissan showed this Gripz Concept at the Frankfurt motor show and says it’s a sporty crossover for the younger generation. Its design was based on rugged desert buggies and racing bicycles. The car is supposed to have a dual personality by coping with the day to day slog to work and then slaying mountain passes on the weekend.

Electric hybrid

Predictably, the Gripz Concept uses a hybrid drivetrain. The electric motor powers the wheels whilst a small petrol engine does the job of powering the electric motor. The result is said to be a smooth, refined and exhilarating driving experience with outstanding efficiency.

The Nissan Gripz Concept is seen as a design statement rather than a replacement for an existing model. The Crossover concept incorporates four key design elements first seen in Europe on the Nissan Sway at the Geneva motor show. As with Sway, Gripz features a V-motion grille, boomerang lamps front and rear, a floating roof and a kicked-up C pillar.

Exposed carbon elements spear through the design and showcase the huge grille up front. Gripz has four doors with deep dihedral front doors that swing out and up when opened, and a pair of rear-hinged half-doors behind. There is no B-pillar, allowing easy access to the 2+2 interior.

Built like a bike

The three-spoke 22-inch wheels are also inspired by racing bicycles – lightweight yet strong. Red and white graphics found on the sidewalls are replicated on the cars steering wheel.

Again featuring a mix of matt-grey and the deep red-orange colours, the interior underlines the cars Tour de France inspiration with exposed tubes, moulded bucket seats and layered features echoing the cladding effect found on the exterior.

The seats and centre console are directly inspired by bicycles, as are the door pulls that are shaped like saddles from a racing bike.

The Gripz concept is merely a design study and does not actually represent any future model plan. Nissan will however gauge the public reaction to the concept and possibly make a decision on whether to build it or not.

Nissan Gripz Concept Video

Audi e-tron quattro Concept Shown in Frankfurt

We were expecting Audi to release a really cool SUV for Frankfurt and it did just that. The e-tron quattro concept is an all-electric luxury SUV that Audi plans to get into production by 2018. It is squarely aimed at the upcoming Tesla Model X.

Three electric motors

As we saw earlier with Porsche and its Mission E Concept, the Germans are pushing all-electric technology. This e-tron quattro uses three electric motors, one for the front axle and the other two power the rear axle. Power is claimed at 320 kW but there is an overboost function that temporarily gives the driver access to 370 kW and over 800 Nm of torque. It gives the all-electric SUV a claimed 0-100kph sprint time of 4.6 seconds. Top speed is limited to 210kph.

Similarly to the Porsche concept, the claimed range of the e-tron quattro concept is 500km. A full charge with DC current will take around 50 minutes and can be charged wirelessly. The Audi e-tron quattro concept uses a system for piloted parking that guides it to the proper position at the charging plate. In addition, a large solar roof provides electricity for the drive system battery on sunny days.

All-wheel steering

The chassis also has a fair amount of conceptual ideas about it. The adaptive air suspension, which features controlled damping, lowers the body at higher speeds to reduce drag. The dynamic-all-wheel steering combines a dynamic steering system on the front axle with a steering system for the rear wheels. Depending on speed and the driving situation, they steer either opposite or in the same direction as the front wheels.

Audi has updated its interior to a new version of the Audi Virtual Cockpit that we first saw on the TT. To the left and right below the fully-digital instrument cluster are two touch displays with black glass and a subtle aluminium frame. The driver controls the lights and the systems for piloted driving with the left display. The large display on the right is for media and navigation management. The steering wheel serves as an alternate control level. Its spokes are equipped with contoured touch surfaces.

The concept is equipped with systems for piloted driving (an auto pilot of sorts): radar sensors, a video camera, ultrasonic sensors and a laser scanner. It computes a complete model of the cars surroundings in real time and makes this information available to all assistance systems and the systems for piloted driving. Audi says these technologies are also nearly ready for use in production vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Vito (2015) First Drive

Van fans in South Africa will be pleased to know that Mercedes-Benz launched the new third generation Vito in South Africa this week.

We attended the launch at Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria to take the new Vito for a drive!

Whats New?

For starters, the Vito lineup has changed somewhat. Theres the panel van version which is suited for business use. Then theres the Jack of all trades Mixto variant which offers loading space and a row of rear seats making it a dual purpose vehicle. The third variant is the Tourer version available with two derivatives namely the Tourer PRO and the more premium Tourer SELECT and both are more geared towards transporting people, whether in a family or commercial setting. The entry level Vito panel van is also offered in both front and rear wheel-drive layout, depending on the engine, and the payload has increased by 120kg to 1 344 kg.

On the engine front, the new Vito 111 CDI is fitted with an 84 kW 1.6-litre engine across all three variants. For those looking for more power, the Vito is also offered with a 2.2-litre CDI engine with three varying power outputs including the Vito 114 CDI with 100 kW, the Vito 116 CDI with 120 kW and the Vito 119 BlueTEC with 140 kW.

A six-speed manual is fitted as standard and there is a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission available as an option on the Vito 114 CDI and the Vito 116 CDI. The 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission is however fitted as standard on the top-spec Vito 119 CDI Tourer SELECT.

Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz offers the BlueEFFICIENCY package as an option and is standard on the Vito 116 CDI and Vito 119 CDI Tourer models fitted with an automatic transmission. The new Vito is well equipped in terms of safety and features technology such as Crosswind Assist, Attention Assist and adaptive ESP.

On the inside, the Vito has been redesigned to improve ergonomics. Hard-wearing plastic is the main material used and there are handy stowage compartments moulded into the dashboard for everyday items like paperwork, pens and whatever else you need to store. The centre stack is very large and vertical, much like Table Mountain, and houses the radio and air conditioning controls and theres a USB and Auxiliary port for charging devices.

How does the new Vito drive?

Our first drive was in the Vito 116 CDI Tourer Pro. The seating position perches the driver high above the road which improves visibility and the ride and handling was surprisingly good taking the size of the vehicle into consideration. The 6-speed manual was relatively smooth in shifting through gears and with 120 kW, this model had no problem keeping up with the humdrum of traffic. Rear visibility was however compromised by the rear seat headrests blocking the view. In our brief drive in the Vito 116 CDI Tourer, the trip computer returned an average fuel consumption figure of 9.7L/100km.

We also gave the Vito Mixto 111 CDI a go, and with only 84 kW on tap, it performed quite admirably. Again, the 6-speed manual did a good job and never felt jerky. Performance is a tad woeful below 2 000rpm, but once the 111 CDI gets up to speed it livens up somewhat. The ride quality was good and this Vito felt like it could be thrown around a bit without too much fuss. The Mixto easily returned an average consumption figure of 6.2L/100km.

Lastly, we had a chance to sample the Vito 116 BlueEFFICIENCY Tourer Select fitted with the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Being a high-spec model, niceties such as cruise control and mounted steering wheel controls were present. Although some lag was evident, the automatic transmission performed reasonably well, with only slight hesitation under hard acceleration. The claimed fuel consumption for this model is 5.7L/100km and our trip computer returned an average of 8.3L/100km on our run.

Buyers will also be happy to know that service intervals have been extended to 40 000km or two years across the Vito range and service plans have also been extended to 5-years/120 000km (previously 5-year/90 000km).

We will hopefully have the new Vito on test soon to give it a thorough evaluation, so stay tuned!

Mercedes-Benz Vito Price in South Africa

111 CDI Panel Van – R372 780

114 CDI Panel Van – R409 830

116 CDI Panel Van – R443 460

111 CDI Mixto – R443 460

116 CDI Mixto – R556 320

111 CDI Tourer PRO – R516 272

114 CDI Tourer PRO – R540 314

116 CDI Tourer PRO – R572 348

116 CDI Tourer Select –R676 088

119 CDI Tourer Select –R744 386

We Drive Jaguar’s All-New XE – Video Review

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Trying something new is usually exciting. Like venturing into that section of the gym you always avoid. Or visiting a new restaurant. Both of these are relatively painless and unless you are caught on camera falling off the gym equipment, usually lead to very little public humiliation.

Its a very different process if youre a car manufacturer. Taking a crack at a new segment requires many years of research, development, testing and most importantly a massive lump of cash.

For many years, Jaguar had the skills, engineering know-how and confidence to pull of a car like the new XE, but the finances were, in a manner of speaking, problematic. But now, emboldened by the success and popularity of cars like the F-Type, Jaguar have decided arguably the toughest premium segment of all; the segment dominated by cars like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class and Audi A4.

Right off the bat, the XE looks good, if a little restrained. Its immediately recognisable as a modern Jaguar and fans of the brands general look and feel will not be disappointed.

The interior is particularly luxurious for this segment with leather covering the entire dashboard, boldly double stitched and framing a touchscreen featuring Jaguars brand new infotainment system, which is a much needed leap-forward from the long-serving, clunky system that it replaces.

In this video, well detail what the new XE is like to drive, which engines are available and more importantly which one you should buy, what the boot space is like, as well as the rear legroom, and of course well dive into the pricing, which isinteresting.

For our comparison below, we have compared the new Jaguar XE 20d R-Sport with the BMW 320d M-Sport and Mercedes C220d AMG Sports auto.

	Jaguar XE 20d R-Sport	Mercedes Benz C220d AMG Sports auto
Price	R614 000	R546 900
Engine	2-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel	2.1-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel
Power	132 kW	125 kW
Torque	430 Nm	400 Nm
0 100km/h	7.8 seconds	7.8 seconds
Fuel economy	4.2L/100km	4.5L/100km
Airbags	6	7
Boot space	455 litres	480 litres
Leather upholstery	Std	Artificial (opt leather)
Adaptive suspension	Opt	Std
SatNav	Opt	Opt

	Jaguar XE 20d R-Sport	BMW 320d M Sport Auto
Price	R614 000	R523 300
Engine	2-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel	2-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel
Power	132 kW	140 kW
Torque	430 Nm	400 Nm
0 100km/h	7.8 seconds	7.2 seconds
Fuel economy	4.2L/100km	4.0L/100km
Airbags	6	6
Boot space	455 litres	480 litres
Leather upholstery	Std	Std
Adaptive suspension	Opt	Opt
SatNav	Opt	Opt

New Volkswagen Tiguan Revealed

The new-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been revealed at the Frankfurt motor show.

It is based on the MQB platform that houses Golf and A3 to name a few and will fight in the compact SUV segment.

Tiguan Details

A few months ago VW released numerous concepts all bearing GTE badges. Of interest was the Cross Coupe GTE, which shares the same styling cues as the new Tiguan. Barring the bigger lights, the front end seems to have stayed fairly close to the concepts design. The Tiguan looks to stand a bit taller and the rear end is more muscular than on the concept.

The new Tiguan is 60 mm longer and 30 mm wider and has shed more than 50kg in weight. It now sits some 30 mm lower than before. The wheelbase has been extended by 77 mm so interior space has increased too with a quoted 29 mm increase in rear knee room. The loading bay has increased by 145-Litres to 615-Litres. With the rear seats folded down boot space is increased to 1 665-Litres.

In terms of engines, there are a total of eight turbocharged petrol and diesel engines on offer that are up to 24% more efficient than their respective predecessors. On the petrol front, four TSI engines with power outputs of 92 kW, 110 kW, 132 kW and 162 kW are on offer. For the diesel derivatives, power outputs vary from 85 kW, 110 kW, 140 kW to 176 kW. The entry-level engines are offered paired with front-wheel drive while all the other engines can be had with 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

In terms of safety, the new Tiguan is well equipped and comes fitted with Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Monitoring, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and Lane Assist as standard.

Inside, the Tiguan is fitted with a 5-inch monochrome touchscreen display in Trendline trim. The Comfortline and Highline derivatives get a 5-inch screen while larger 8-inch screens are on offer too. Features such as navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink can be accessed via the screen. There’s also a fully digital 12.3-inch Active information display and a heads-up display which is a first for a Volkswagen SUV.

The new Tiguan should debut in South Africa during 2016.

Head over here to see what VW has in store for the next five years.