Volkswagen Tayron locked in for Q4

VOLKSWAGEN has released further details of its Tayron seven-seat SUV, the model set to slot between the Tiguan and Touareg as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace when it arrives Down Under in September 2025.

Offering what Volkswagen says is a premium cabin design – with the flexibility of five- or seven-seat configurations – high quality materials, and the latest infotainment and safety technology inclusions, the Tayron will be offered in model grades familiar elsewhere in the VW SUV family, beginning with the 110TSI Life.

Delivering 110kW/250Nm, the front-wheel drive Tayron 110TSI Life seven-seater will feature as standard a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, offer a braked towing capacity of 1800kg, sport 18-inch Bologna alloy wheels, and arrives equipped with keyless entry and ignition, a powered tailgate, 360-degree camera system, digital instrumentation, and a 12.9-inch infotainment array with native sat nav, wireless app connect, and DAB+ digital radio reception.

Volkswagen’s Travel Assist technology – incorporating adaptive cruise control and lane assist for semi-autonomous and stop-and-go driving – front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, and side assist with rear traffic alert is also standard. Those technologies join standard side exit warning, front cross-traffic assist, oncoming vehicle braking, park assist plus (with semi-autonomous steering and throttle/braking to park), nine airbags (including centre) and Dynamic Road Sign Assist.

The Life grade is also offered in 150TSI guise, bringing a five-seat configuration to the mix to combine up to 885 litres of cargo space with “the practicality and user comfort of an SUV bodystyle”.

In addition to more power, the variant further adds 4Motion all-wheel drive and an increased braked towing capacity of 2500kg.

Next on the list is the seven-seat Tayron 150TSI Elegance. The mid-tier offering provides what Volkswagen says is an “extra dose of style”, building on the specification of the Life grades with 19-inch Catania alloy wheels, leather-appointed upholstery, front ‘ergoActive’ seats with power adjustment, heating, ventilation, memory and massage, heated outer second row seats, heated steering wheel, LED Plus headlights with illuminated grille strip, LED tail-lights with illuminated centre strip, chrome roof rails and trim, and rear privacy glass.

Above the Elegance is the Tayron R-Line 195TSI, featuring “Golf GTI levels of performance and handling” and a long list of sporty features. These include 20-inch Leed alloy wheels, R-Line interior and exterior styling, progressive steering, 15.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, head-up display, harman/kardon premium audio, HD Matrix LED headlights, Dynamic Light Assist, and dynamic indicators at the rear.

Power is increased to 195kW and torque to 400Nm, channelled to the road via 4Motion all-wheel drive for a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds.

Several option bundles are available alongside the choice of six exterior paint colours: Pure White, Oyster Silver Metallic, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Night Shade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, and Ultra Violet Premium Metallic.

“Continuing the dual-pronged ‘premium and value’ focus of its all-new, third- generation Tiguan stablemate, while further dialling up the space and practicality credentials, the all-new Tayron allows us to provide our customers a large SUV that boasts both luxury specifications and outstanding customer value,” said Volkswagen Australia head of passenger vehicles Arjun Nidigallu.

“Whether your priorities revolve around room for the family, making the most of the luggage space, towing a trailer over the long weekend, or enjoying a refined, efficient, well-equipped and dynamically capable car for daily driving, the Tayron has all bases confidently covered.

“With the adaptive chassis control technology, DCC Pro, the latest MQB Evo platform, and 4Motion all-wheel drive, the 150TSI and 195TSI Tayrons are unsurpassed in the mainstream large SUV segment for premium appeal, performance and driving dynamics.”

Further detail including local pricing will be announced closer to the Volkswagen Tayron’s September arrival.