Volkswagen Tayron
Crossover SUV
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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 became a global nameplate starting in 2024 to replace the Tiguan Allspace, a long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan Mk2 that came with optional three-row seating.
Mid-size crossover SUV (2024–present)
| Volkswagen Tayron | |
|---|---|
2025 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (2018–present) Mid-size crossover SUV (2024–present) |
| Layout | Front engine, front wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Related | Volkswagen Tiguan |
According to Volkswagen, the name Tayron is a combination of the words 'tiger' and 'iron'.[1]
First generation (Typ 5N; 2018)
| First generation | |
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 Volkswagen Tayron (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2018–present[citation needed] |
| Assembly | China: Tianjin (FAW-VW) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV 5-door coupé SUV (Tayron X) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A2 |
| Related | Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,589–4,595 mm (180.7–180.9 in) 4,640 mm (182.7 in) (Tayron X) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
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.[2] 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,[3] 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.[4] Other models include the Tayron R-Line[5] and Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid.[6]
Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI
Rear view
Volkswagen Tayron GTE
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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 4,640 mm (182.7 in).[7]
Volkswagen Tayron X
Rear
2023 facelift
Volkswagen Tayron facelift
Rear
Volkswagen Tayron GTE facelift
Rear
Powertrain
| Petrol engines | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Displacement | Series | Power | Torque | Transmission |
| 1.4 '280 TSI' | 1,395 cc I4 | EA211 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG |
| 2.0 '330 TSI' | 1,984 cc I4 | EA888 (DPL) | 186 PS (183 hp; 137 kW) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG |
| 2.0 '380 TSI' | 1,984 cc I4 | EA888 (DKX) | 220 PS (217 hp; 162 kW) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG |
Second generation (Typ DN; 2024)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Volkswagen Tiguan (North America and Brazil) |
| Production | November 2024 – present[8] |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (D) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm (109.9 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,854–1,866 mm (73.0–73.5 in) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace |
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.[9][10] As of 2026, the production of the Tayron Mk2 is performed at four locations: Wolfsburg in Germany; Puebla in Mexico; Changchun in China[11] and in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India, via complete knock-down kits.[12]
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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.[13]
Volkswagen Tayron L R-line (China)
Rear view (Tayron L R-line)
Volkswagen Tayron L (China)
Rear view (Tayron L)
Interior (Tayron L)
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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.[14][15] It was unveiled the night before the Automobility LA press days at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.[16] Unlike the previous Tiguan, the third-generation Tiguan for North America is available only with two-row seating. Compared to the previous generation long-wheelbase model which North America received, it is 170 pounds (77 kg) lighter.[17]
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline (North America)
Tiguan Comfortline rear
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line (North America)
Tiguan R-Line rear
