Volkswagen’s much improved second generation Tiguan targets compact SUV and Crossover customers alike with a high quality, well priced package that’s now smarter and more efficient.

All the car you’ll ever really need? Many see it as just that.

The initial engine range is primarily based around a 150PS version of Volkswagen’s usual 2.0-litre TDI diesel, with the option of 7-speed DSG automatic transmission and 4MOTION 4WD. Rest to 62mph occupies 9.3s.

There’s also a 1.8-litre 180PS TSI petrol variant which comes as standard with both 4MOTION 4WD and DSG transmission: this derivative makes 62mph in 7.7s.

Later on, UK buyers will also get the option of 125 and 150PS 1.4-litre petrol units.

In addition, there’ll be a wider range of diesels, including a base 115PS unit and a top 240PS biturbo powerplant.

There’ll also be a GTE Plug-in hybrid petrol electric version using most of the same technology you’ll find in the existing Golf GTE and 218PS of total system power.

So, what’s new? Well, the conventional Tiguan has put on 60mm in length and 30mm in width and sits 22mm lower than before in 4x4 form.

Wolfsburg has developed a lengthened seven-seat version this time around which our market may get.

The UK will definitely receive a third coupe version.

For the time being though, it’s the conventional five-door model we need to concentrate on, a car which sits on the advanced, stiff, light MQB platform that underpins the current Golf and Passat models.

It’s certainly a more confident-looking car - and a more spacious one too.

The cabin’s classier too, fit and finish being of a noticeably higher standard than before.

Much of the switchgear and the infotainment monitor will be familiar to anyone who has tried a MK7 Golf.

Borrowed from the Passat is the optional Active Info Display high-definition instrument panel.

Such has always been this car’s appeal and not much has changed with this MK2 model.

What it does offer in this improved form are running costs from an ever-more efficient range of engines that make the transition to a car like this from an ordinary family hatch less painful than ever.

A sensible choice then, but one you’ll enjoy making.