Volkswagen Tayron: SUV newcomer available to order from 9 January

• New model sits between Tiguan and Touareg in Volkswagen range

• Practicality and versatility combine with high-end comfort and equipment

• Petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants across five trim levels

• Prices start at £39,850 (OTR RRP inc VAT)

Milton Keynes – The all-new Volkswagen Tayron goes on sale in the UK on Thursday 9 January. Prices for the sophisticated all-rounder, with five or seven seats and superior levels of comfort, start from £39,850 (on-the-road recommended retail price including VAT) for the Tayron Life 1.5 eTSI. The top-of-the-range R-Line and R-Line Edition variants are available for just over £50,000.

The Tayron sits between the mid-sized Tiguan, Volkswagen's best-selling model worldwide, and the Touareg, the brand's flagship large SUV. It is seven centimetres longer (4,792 mm) than its forebear, the Tiguan Allspace, which translates into more space for passengers in the third row of seats (when fitted) and a cavernous 850-litre boot when the third row of seats is folded flat.

Built in Wolfsburg, Germany, the Tayron has family-friendly features such as sun-blinds in the rear doors and an optional electronic child safety lock that's operated from the driver's door; it also offers a useful towing capacity of 2,400 kg (braked, 12 per cent). Volkswagen's Trailer Assist manoeuvring system comes as standard in conjunction with the optional folding towing bracket, helping to make even large horse boxes and trailers easy to handle. But it is perhaps the vehicle's design, interior quality, comfort levels and equipment that really stand out.

Powerful exterior and a premium cabin

The Tayron is characterised by a clear, striking SUV design. At the front, LED headlights and the standard illuminated Volkswagen badge create an unmistakeable light signature as night falls. The same applies at the rear, with its full-length LED crossbar, 3D tail light clusters and illuminated Volkswagen logo. The Tayron is the first Volkswagen ICE (internal combustion engine) model in the European market with illuminated logos at the front and rear.

Sharply drawn lines emphasise the Tayron's premium feel and elongated silhouette. This approach is also reflected in the cabin, which is dominated by surfaces with a pleasant feel and, depending on equipment, elegant materials such as ArtVelours Eco (microfibre), authentic open-pore wood and an illuminated decorative trim.

Extensive equipment and assist systems

Five trim levels are available in the UK – Life, Match (eHybrid only), Elegance, R-Line and R-Line Edition (eHybrid only) – all of which come with generous levels of equipment.

LED headlights with automatic main beam control (Light Assist) are included as standard, as are nine airbags and, on eHybrid and TSI variants, Volkswagen's DCC Pro adaptive chassis control system. All trims also come with three-zone air conditioning, 10-colour background lighting, an infotainment system with 12.9-inch screen, and a multi-function driving experience switch for adjusting driving profiles, audio volume and cabin atmospheres using pre-programmed lighting and audio moods.

Standard assist systems include adaptive cruise control (ACC), the oncoming vehicle braking when turning function, lane change system (Side Assist), lane keeping system (Lane Assist), and an automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring (Front Assist). Park Assist Plus, a rear-view camera, dynamic road sign display and a new exit warning system, which prevents doors being opened if another road user approaches from behind, also come as standard.

Optional highlights include a 15-inch infotainment display, head-up display, IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights with interactive lighting functions, and Travel Assist for longitudinal and lateral guidance. Also available are the IDA voice assistant with ChatGPT integration (in conjunction with the optional Discover infotainment package), a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, a 700-Watt Harman-Kardon sound system, plus leather upholstery on electrically adjustable seats with massage and ventilation functions.

Take your pick: petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid

Six engines will be available for the Tayron in the UK – three from 9 January and the rest from 20 February 2025. Each is paired with a six- or seven-speed automatic direct-shift gearbox (DSG), and 2.0 TSI variants are combined with 4MOTION all-wheel drive:

1.5 eTSI 150 PS with seven-speed DSG (seven seats, from 9 January)

1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS with six-speed DSG (five seats, from 9 January)

1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 PS with six-speed DSG (five seats, from 9 January)

2.0 TDI 150 PS with seven-speed DSG (seven seats, from 20 February)

2.0 TSI 204 PS 4MOTION with seven-speed DSG (seven seats, from 20 February)

2.0 TSI 265 PS 4MOTION with seven-speed DSG (seven seats, from 20 February)

The 19.7 kWh (net) battery in eHybrid versions opens the door to electric-only driving for the vast majority of motorists, thanks to a range of up to 75 miles (WLTP combined). It can be charged with up to 11 kW AC and 40 kW DC, the latter of which means the car can be topped up from 10 to 80 per cent in just 26 minutes.

'The Tayron is a bona fide Volkswagen; its quality is reflected in every detail,' said Thomas Schafer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, when the model had its world premiere in October 2024. 'It is comfortable and practical for everyday life, and it is available with a wide range of drive systems. With this new Volkswagen SUV, we are further expanding our range in a growing segment and closing the gap between our best-seller, the Tiguan, and our luxury SUV, the Touareg. I am convinced the Tayron will make its mark and be well received by customers.'

Rod McLeod, Director of Volkswagen UK, added: 'The Tayron is the perfect addition to our range of SUVs, sitting between the top-selling Tiguan and the luxurious Touareg. With up to seven seats and plenty of luggage space, it really is the ideal companion for families and adventurers alike. It is versatile, supremely comfortable, efficient and packed with new technology. In other words, it is a Volkswagen through-and-through.'

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World premiere of the new Tayron: Charismatic all-rounder SUV with up to seven seats

• New SUV for the European market: the Tayron is Volkswagen's second-largest SUV in Europe after the Touareg

• Sophisticated all-rounder – extremely spacious passenger and luggage compartments, five or optionally seven seats and a large maximum trailer weight of up to 2.5 tonnes

• Innovative plug-in hybrid: the Tayron eHybrid offers superior power delivery and becomes an electric car for everyday driving with an electric range of more than 100 km

• Available to order now in Germany: launching as the Life version, the Tayron will be available with a 110 kW mild hybrid drive1 and an extensive range of equipment

• The new Tayron celebrates its trade fair premiere at the Mondial de l'Auto in Paris from 14 to 20 October

Wolfsburg – The new Tayron has arrived! – The large Volkswagen SUV with five or optionally seven seats is positioned between the Touareg (premium class) and the Tiguan (mid-class). Authentic: its clear and powerful SUV design. Best-in-class: the comfort levels. Superior: the high-quality feel. Generous: the space available. In the Tayron, five passengers can enjoy up to 885 litres of luggage space for travelling on holiday. A total of seven efficient drive systems will soon be available. The range includes two next-generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (eHybrid). They can achieve electric ranges of more than 100 km and long journeys with up to 850 km between two refuelling stops. In addition, with the ability to tow up to 2.5 tonnes, the Tayron is a stylish yet well-equipped towing vehicle for trailers of all shapes and sizes. Pre-sales in Germany for the new Tayron open tomorrow, Thursday 10 October.

Thomas Schafer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars: 'The new Tayron is a bona fide Volkswagen: its quality is reflected in every detail; it is comfortable and practical for everyday life, and it is available with a wide range of drive systems. With this new Volkswagen SUV, we are further expanding our range in a growing segment and closing the gap between our best-seller, the Tiguan, and our luxury SUV, the Touareg. I am convinced that the Tayron will make its mark and be well received by our customers.'

Martin Sander, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales: 'The new Tayron combines everything that a Volkswagen stands for: versatility, comfort and new technology. With up to seven seats, a premium interior, generous storage space and innovative drive systems, the large SUV is the ideal companion for families and adventurers alike. At the same time, we are making a clear statement with the Tayron: practicality and efficiency complement one another perfectly – for a driving experience that is up to our high standards.'

Kai Grünitz, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Development: 'Following on from the Tiguan and Passat, the Tayron benefits from the advantages of the MQB evo, too. With numerous technology modules, it impresses with a new generation of plug-in hybrid drives with electric ranges of 100 kilometres, premium-level interior quality, intuitive infotainment system and the latest generation of driver assist systems including voice control with ChatGPT.'

Powerful exterior design and a premium feel inside. Measuring around 4.8 m in length, the Tayron is characterised by a clear, striking SUV design. At the front, LED headlights and the standard illuminated Volkswagen badge create an unmistakeable light signature as night falls. The same applies at the rear with its full-length LED crossbar and illuminated Volkswagen logo. Sharply drawn lines emphasise the premium feel of the Tayron and its elongated silhouette. This approach is also reflected in the interior: here, the design3 is dominated by surfaces with a pleasant feel and, depending on equipment, elegant materials such as ArtVelours Eco3 (microfibre) and authentic open-pore wood3 as well as illuminated decorative trim.

Extensive standard equipment. The SUV's entry-level package is known as the Life2 equipment line, which is followed by two top-of-the-range packages: Elegance2/4 and R-Line2. As the entry-level version, the Life version of the Tayron already offers a wide range of standard equipment. This includes nine airbags, a three-zone automatic air conditioner, 10-colour background lighting, a multi-functional driving experience control (controls the driving profiles – including all-wheel drive profiles for 4MOTION models – plus audio volume and activation of Atmospheres as pre-programmed lighting and audio moods), an infotainment system (screen measures 32 centimetres across the diagonal) with an activatable navigation function and App-Connect Wireless (for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), digital instruments, LED headlights including automatic main beam control (Light Assist), illuminated Volkswagen logo at the front and rear, 3D tail light clusters, sun blinds in the rear doors, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inch in the UK).

Large range of assist systems. The Tayron Life's standard assist systems include adaptive cruise control (ACC), the oncoming vehicle braking when turning function, lane change system (Side Assist), lane keeping system (Lane Assist), an automatic emergency braking system including pedestrian and cyclist monitoring (Front Assist), Park Assist Plus, rear view camera system, dynamic road sign display and the new exit warning system. As an extension of the lane change system, the latter can – within the system limits – prevent one of the doors from being opened if another road user approaches from behind.

Attractive equipment options. Optional highlights include systems such as the adaptive chassis control DCC Pro, IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights with interactive lighting functions and Travel Assist for assisted longitudinal and lateral guidance. Also available: the IDA voice assistant with ChatGPT integration (in conjunction with the optional Discover infotainment package), a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, a 700-Watt sound system from Harman-Kardon, leather upholstery with electrically adjustable seats including a massage and ventilation function, plus an electrically activated child safety lock for the rear.

Mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol or diesel. After launching all versions with a mild hybrid drive (eTSI)1, Volkswagen will also offer the Tayron with two plug-in hybrid drives (eHybrid), two turbocharged petrol engines (TSI) and two turbocharged diesel engines (TDI). All drive systems are coupled to an automatic direct-shift gearbox (DSG). Even the entry-level eTSI1 engine with an output of 110 kW (150 PS) is a high-tech drive system (mild hybrid with 48 V technology). However, the advantages of the electric and petrol drives are combined in the two innovative plug-in hybrid models. They deliver a system power of 150 kW (204 PS)5 and 200 kW (272 PS)6. Thanks to the 19.7 kWh (net) battery, both Tayron eHybrids can achieve electric ranges of over 100 km. Their batteries can be charged with up to 11 kW at an AC wallbox or AC charging station, and with up to 50 kW7 at DC quick-charging stations.

All Tayron 4MOTION models are designed for maximum trailer weights of up to 2,500 kg (braked, 12 per cent gradient). Thanks to the Trailer Assist manoeuvring assist system, which comes as standard in conjunction with the towing bracket (folding), even large horse boxes or boat trailers are easy to handle.

Four drive systems available for the start of pre-sales. Four drive system options will be available when pre-sales start in Germany. The entry-level version is the 110 kW eTSI in the Life specification package, which is available from 45,475 euros2. In addition, two eHybrid versions and a powerful TDI with 142 kW are also available to order in Germany.

Prices and specification for the UK will be confirmed soon.

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