Volkswagen Tayron Explained

Volkswagen Tayron
Manufacturer:Volkswagen
Production:2018–present
Layout:Front engine, front wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related:Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tayron is a crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen. Originally a Chinese market nameplate produced by FAW-Volkswagen since 2018, from the second-generation model the Tayron will become a global nameplate starting in 2024 to replace the Tiguan Allspace (a long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan Mk2 with optional three-row seating).

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First generation (2018)

First generation
Class:Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body Style:5-door SUV
5-door coupé SUV (Tayron X)
Transmission:7-speed DSG
Production:2018–present
Assembly:China: Tianjin (FAW-VW)
Wheelbase:27311NaN1
Length:NaN1NaN1
46401NaN1 (Tayron X)
Width:18601NaN1
Height:16601NaN1
Platform:Volkswagen Group MQB A2
Related:Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2

The first-generation Tayron was presented as a near production concept named VW Advanced Midsize SUV during the premiere of the Volkswagen Touareg III in March 2018.[1] At the Chengdu Motor Show in September 2018, Volkswagen finally presented the production vehicle. Since October 2018, it is available in China.

Built by FAW-Volkswagen,[2] the model is powered by 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engine options, paired to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. 280TSI, 330TSI and 380TSI trims are available.[3] Other models include the Tayron R-Line[4] and Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid.[5]

Tayron X

A variant with a coupé CUV body style called the "Tayron X" was announced in April 2020. It resembles the Volkswagen SUV Coupé Concept that was shown at the 2019 edition of Auto Shanghai. Besides having a different shape, it is slightly longer at 46401NaN1.[6]

Powertrain

Petrol engines
ModelDisplacementSeriesPowerTorqueTransmission
1.4 '280 TSI'1,395 cc I4EA2111500NaN02500NaN07-speed DSG
2.0 '330 TSI'1,984 cc I4EA888 (DPL)1860NaN03200NaN07-speed DSG
2.0 '380 TSI'1,984 cc I4EA888 (DKX)2200NaN03500NaN07-speed DSG

Second generation (2024)

Second generation
Aka:Volkswagen Tiguan (North America)
Production:2024–present
Class:Mid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Wheelbase:27911NaN1
Width:NaN1NaN1
Weight:NaN-
Predecessor:Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Sp:uk

The second-generation Tayron was presented at the 2024 Paris Motor Show in October. It is an SUV with optional three-row seating, positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg and replacing the Tiguan Allspace the long-wheelbase and three-row version of the Tiguan Mk2. It is the first Tayron to be marketed outside China.[7] [8] Production of the Tayron Mk2 will be performed at three locations: Wolfsburg, Germany, Puebla, Mexico and Changchun, China.[9]

In China, the second-generation Tayron will be marketed as the Tayron L to signify its longer dimensions, and to distinguish it with the first-generation model.[10]

In North America, where Volkswagen offered the Tiguan Mk2 in a sole long-wheelbase version (with two-row and three-row options), the Tayron is marketed under the Tiguan nameplate.[11] [12] It was unveiled the night before the Automobility LA press days at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.[13] Unlike the previous Tiguan, the third-generation Tiguan for North America is only available with two-row seating.[14]

Sales

YearChina
Tayron[15] Tayron X[16]
201820,235
2019179,428
2020176,59512,051
202198,53612,733

Notes and References

  1. Web site: VW-SUV-Offensive für China bis 2020: Tharu, Advanced Mid-Size-SUV & Powerful Family SUV. Auto-motor-und-sport.de. 2018-10-28. Holger Wittich, Bernd Conrad. 2018-03-28.
  2. Web site: VW Tayron wird ausgerollt. China-auto.news. 2018-10-28. Sppe Digital Media. 2018-07-18.
  3. Web site: Volkswagen Tayron specs.
  4. Web site: Volkswagen Tayron R-Line.
  5. Web site: Volkswagen Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid.
  6. News: Volkswagen Tayron X is nieuwe coupé-SUV . nl . AutoWeek . 2020-04-14 . Krijgsman . Lars . 2020-04-14 .
  7. Web site: The New Volkswagen Tayron Is America's Next Tiguan . 2024-10-09 . Motor1.com . en.
  8. Web site: Razagui . Haitham . VW Tayron to replace Tiguan Allspace in Aus . 2024-08-17 . GoAuto . en.
  9. Web site: Kable . Greg . 2024-01-15 . New seven-seat Volkswagen Tayron replaces Tiguan Allspace . 2024-08-17 . Autocar . en.
  10. Web site: Moreno . Thiago . 2024-08-14 . VW Tayron L: First image of the Tiguan Allspace successor for 2025 . 2024-08-17 . Motor1.com . en-gb.
  11. Web site: Padeanu . Adrian . 2023-04-25 . Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace To Be Replaced By Seven-Seat Tayron: Report . 2024-08-17 . Motor1.com . en.
  12. Web site: Ramsey . Jonathon . 2024-08-12 . China's 2025 Tayron L hits the web, foreshadowing our 2025 Tiguan . 2024-08-17 . Autoblog . en.
  13. Volkswagen showcases its freshest lineup yet at the Los Angeles Auto Show. 2024-11-20. Volkswagen US Media.
  14. Web site: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Drops the Third Row and Adds Power. Brendan. McAleer. Car and Driver. 2024-11-20.
  15. Web site: Volkswagen Tayron China auto sales figures. 2021-10-07. carsalesbase.com. en.
  16. Web site: Volkswagen Tayron X China auto sales figures. 2021-10-07. carsalesbase.com. en.