Volkswagen Tayron

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Volkswagen Tayron

| image = Volkswagen Tayron II eHybrid DSC 7824.jpg

| caption = 2025 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid

| aka =

| manufacturer = Volkswagen

| predecessor =

| successor =

| production = 2018–present

| model_years =

| layout = Front engine, front wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

| related = Volkswagen Tiguan

| class = Compact crossover SUV (2018–present)
Mid-size crossover SUV (2024–present)

}}

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)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Volkswagen Tayron Sanming 01 2022-08-26.jpg

| caption = Volkswagen Tayron (pre-facelift)

| aka =

| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)

| body_style = 5-door SUV
5-door coupé SUV (Tayron X)

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Petrol:

| 1.4 L EA211 I4

| 2.0 L EA888 I4

}}

| powerout = {{unbulleted list

| 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (280 TSI)

| 137 kW (183 hp; 186 PS) (330 TSI)

| 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) (380 TSI)

}}

| transmission = 7-speed DSG

| predecessor =

| successor =

| production = 2018–present

| model_years =

| assembly = China: Tianjin (FAW-VW)

| wheelbase = {{convert|2731|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4589-4595|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|4640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Tayron X)

| width = {{convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| 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.{{cite web|title=VW-SUV-Offensive für China bis 2020: Tharu, Advanced Mid-Size-SUV & Powerful Family SUV|periodical=Auto-motor-und-sport.de|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/vw-tharu-advanced-mid-size-suv/|access-date=2018-10-28|last=Holger Wittich, Bernd Conrad|date=2018-03-28}} 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,{{cite web|title=VW Tayron wird ausgerollt|periodical=China-auto.news|url=https://www.china-auto.news/post/vw-tayron-wird-ausgerollt/161|access-date=2018-10-28|last=Sppe Digital Media|date=2018-07-18}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://vw.faw-vw.com/models/tayron/tayron.html |title=Volkswagen Tayron specs}} Other models include the Tayron R-Line{{cite web|url=https://vw.faw-vw.com/models/tayron-r-line/|title=Volkswagen Tayron R-Line}} and Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid.{{cite web|url=https://vw.faw-vw.com/models/tayron-gte/|title=Volkswagen Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid}}

File:2018 FAW-Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI (front).jpg|Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI

File:2018 FAW-Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI (rear).jpg|Rear view

= 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 {{convert|4640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.{{Cite news |url = https://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/artikel/volkswagen-tayron-x-is-nieuwe-coupe-suv/ |language = nl |website = AutoWeek |title = Volkswagen Tayron X is nieuwe coupé-SUV |access-date = 2020-04-14 |last = Krijgsman |first = Lars |date = 2020-04-14 }}

File:Volkswagen Tayron X IMG001.jpg|Volkswagen Tayron X

File:Volkswagen Tayron X IMG005.jpg|Rear

= 2023 facelift =

File:Volkswagen Tayron facelift 007.jpg|Volkswagen Tayron facelift

File:Volkswagen Tayron facelift 008.jpg|Rear

File:Volkswagen Tayron GTE facelift 01 China 2023-04-17.jpg|Volkswagen Tayron GTE facelift

File:Volkswagen Tayron GTE facelift 03 China 2023-04-17.jpg|Rear

= Powertrain =

class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;" ! colspan="6" \|Petrol engines
Model !Displacement !Series !Power !Torque !Transmission
1.4 '280 TSI' \|1,395 cc I4 \|EA211 \|{{Convert\|150\|PS\|kW hp\|0\|abbr=on}} \|{{Convert\|250\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} \|7-speed DSG
2.0 '330 TSI' \|1,984 cc I4 \|EA888 (DPL) \|{{Convert\|186\|PS\|hp kW\|0\|abbr=on}} \|{{Convert\|320\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} \|7-speed DSG
2.0 '380 TSI' \|1,984 cc I4 \|EA888 (DKX) \|{{Convert\|220\|PS\|hp kW\|0\|abbr=on}} \|{{Convert\|350\|Nm\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on}} \|7-speed DSG

class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"

! colspan="6" |Petrol engines

Model

!Displacement

!Series

!Power

!Torque

!Transmission

1.4 '280 TSI'

|1,395 cc I4

|EA211

|{{Convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}

|{{Convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}

|7-speed DSG

2.0 '330 TSI'

|1,984 cc I4

|EA888 (DPL)

|{{Convert|186|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}

|{{Convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}

|7-speed DSG

2.0 '380 TSI'

|1,984 cc I4

|EA888 (DKX)

|{{Convert|220|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}

|{{Convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}

|7-speed DSG

{{anchor|Mk2}}Second generation (2024)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = Volkswagen Tayron II Rutesheimer Autoschau 2025 DSC 9179.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer =

| aka = Volkswagen Tiguan (North America)

| production = November 2024 – presenthttps://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/new-suv-from-wolfsburg-the-volkswagen-tayron-is-now-rolling-off-the-production-line-at-volkswagens-main-plant-18845

| assembly = {{ubl

| Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant)

| Mexico: Puebla (VW Mexico)

| China: Changchun, Jilin (FAW-VW)

}}

| designer =

| class = Mid-size crossover SUV (D)

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| platform = Volkswagen Group MQB Evo

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Volkswagen Tiguan Mk3

| Škoda Kodiaq Mk2

}}

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.5 L TSI I4

| 1.5 L eTSI I4 mild hybrid

| 2.0 L TSI I4

| Petrol plug-in hybrid:

| 1.5 L eTSI I4

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L TDI I4

}}

| transmission =

| wheelbase = {{convert|2791|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{ubl

| {{convert|4770|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Europe)

| {{convert|4684|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

}}

| width = {{convert|1852-1854|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{ubl

| {{convert|1660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Europe)

| {{convert|1685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

}}

| weight = {{convert|NNNN|-|NNNN|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

| successor =

| 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.{{Cite web |title=The New Volkswagen Tayron Is America's Next Tiguan |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/736646/2025-volkswagen-tayron-specs-photos/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Razagui |first=Haitham |title=VW Tayron to replace Tiguan Allspace in Aus |url=https://www.goauto.com.au/future-models/volkswagen/tayron/vw-tayron-to-replace-tiguan-allspace-in-aus/2023-12-11/92653.html |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=GoAuto |language=en}} Production of the Tayron Mk2 is performed at three locations: Wolfsburg, Germany; Puebla, Mexico; and Changchun, China.{{Cite web |last=Kable |first=Greg |date=2024-01-15 |title=New seven-seat Volkswagen Tayron replaces Tiguan Allspace |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-tayron |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Autocar |language=en}}

File:Volkswagen Tayron II eHybrid DSC 7832.jpg|Rear view

File:Volkswagen Tayron Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6901.jpg|Interior

= Markets =

== China ==

In China, the second-generation Tayron is marketed as the Tayron L to signify its longer dimensions, and to distinguish it with the first-generation model.{{Cite web |last=Moreno |first=Thiago |date=2024-08-14 |title=VW Tayron L: First image of the Tiguan Allspace successor for 2025 |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/730093/volkswagen-tayronl-tiguan-allspace-2025-first-photos/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Motor1.com |language=en-gb}}

File:Volkswagen Tayron L (探岳L) R-Line 01 China 2025-04-17.jpg|Volkswagen Tayron L (China)

File:Volkswagen Tayron L (探岳L) R-Line 02 China 2025-04-17.jpg|Rear view (Tayron L)

== North America (Tiguan) ==

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.{{Cite web |last=Padeanu |first=Adrian |date=2023-04-25 |title=Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace To Be Replaced By Seven-Seat Tayron: Report |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/663972/volkswagen-tayron-seven-seat-rumor/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Ramsey |first=Jonathon |date=2024-08-12 |title=China's 2025 Tayron L hits the web, foreshadowing our 2025 Tiguan |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2024/08/12/chinas-2025-tayron-l-hits-the-web-foreshadowing-our-2025-tiguan/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Autoblog |language=en}} It was unveiled the night before the Automobility LA press days at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.{{cite press release|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1833|title=Volkswagen showcases its freshest lineup yet at the Los Angeles Auto Show|access-date=2024-11-20|website=Volkswagen US Media}} Unlike the previous Tiguan, the third-generation Tiguan for North America is available only with two-row seating.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62969060/2025-volkswagen-tiguan-revealed/|title=2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Drops the Third Row and Adds Power|first=Brendan|last=McAleer|website=Car and Driver|access-date=2024-11-20}}

File:2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline 4MOTION in Ascot Grey, front right, 2025-05-18.jpg|2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (North America)

File:2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline 4MOTION in Ascot Grey, rear left, 2025-05-18.jpg|Rear view

File:2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline R-Line 4MOTION in Oryx White Pearl, front left, 2025-05-18.jpg|2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line (North America)

File:2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline R-Line 4MOTION in Oryx White Pearl, rear left, 2025-05-18.jpg|Rear view

= Safety =

{{Euro NCAP|year=2025|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/vw/tayron/54898|reference_name=Volkswagen Tayron 2025 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=35|description=Volkswagen Tayron 2.0 TDI 4MOTION R-Line (LHD)|adult_percent=87|child_points=41.7|child_percent=85|pedestrian_points=52.9|pedestrian_percent=83|safety_percent=80|safety_points=14.5}}{{clear}}

Sales

class="wikitable" ! rowspan="2" \|Year ! colspan="2" \|China
Tayron{{Cite web\|title=Volkswagen Tayron China auto sales figures\|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-volkswagen-tayron/\|access-date=2021-10-07\|website=carsalesbase.com\|language=en}} !Tayron X{{Cite web\|title=Volkswagen Tayron X China auto sales figures\|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-volkswagen-tayron-x/\|access-date=2021-10-07\|website=carsalesbase.com\|language=en}}
2018 \| 20,235 \|
2019 \| 179,428 \|
2020 \| 176,595 \| 12,051
2021 \|98,536 \|12,733

class="wikitable"

! rowspan="2" |Year

! colspan="2" |China

Tayron{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen Tayron China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-volkswagen-tayron/|access-date=2021-10-07|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en}}

!Tayron X{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen Tayron X China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-volkswagen-tayron-x/|access-date=2021-10-07|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en}}

2018

| 20,235

2019

| 179,428

2020

| 176,595

| 12,051

2021

|98,536

|12,733