Designed and built entirely in Wolfsburg, the Tayron has absolutely nothing to do with the Chinese VW Tayron, and is of course based on the MQB-evo platform, as are all modern combustion engine VWs.
Although the Tayron uses synergies with the Skoda Kodiaq and is similar to it, especially in terms of dimensions, it is not a pure derivative like the Passat of the Superb, for example, which both come from the same Slovakian production line. The Tayron is built in Wolfsburg, while the Kodiaq is produced in Kvasiny in the Czech Republic.
The exterior of the Tayron shows certain parallels to the new Tiguan and the new Kodiaq. With a length of 4,770 mm, a width of 1,852 mm and a height of 1,660 mm, the Tayron is Volkswagen's second largest SUV in Europe.
The front section of the vehicle is positioned particularly high and is characterized by a large bonnet and striking LED double headlights. The top versions "Elegance" and "R-Line" are equipped as standard with "LED Plus headlights" that have dynamic headlight range control and cornering lights. The "IQ.LIGHT - HD matrix headlights" are available as an option.
The rear of the Tayron is characterised by a continuous LED crossbar and a design typical of the brand. Top-of-the-range models feature lighting systems with welcome and goodbye animations.
Inside, the Tayron's digital cockpit is basically a reworking of the Tiguan's, offering a 12.9-inch or 15-inch infotainment touchscreen paired with a 10.25-inch instrument cluster. To keep things interesting, VW has added an illuminated dashboard trim piece, which can even be finished in genuine open-pore wood.
There are plenty of standard features including three-zone climate control and adaptive cruise control. For those who want more, options include Travel Assist ADAS, adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro), a panoramic sunroof, massage and ventilated seats and a Harman Kardon sound system.
Passengers in the back will enjoy plenty of legroom and headroom. As an option VW offers a folding third row of seats, which should be comfortable not only for children.
The Tayron also has an impressive boot capacity. It ranges from 760 litres with the rear seats up to a maximum of 1,920 litres with the rear seats folded. By comparison, the Skoda Kodiaq has between 745 and 1,945 litres. The Tiguan takes 652 to 1,700 litres.
The Tayron is available with seven drive systems, including two plug-in hybrids (eHybrid), a mild hybrid drive (eTSI), two turbo petrol engines (TSI) and two turbo diesel engines (TDI). The power range extends from 110 kW (150 hp) to 200 kW (272 hp). The Tiguan also sends its regards here. All Tayron versions are equipped with an automatic dual-clutch transmission (DSG).
The plug-in hybrids in the Tayron have been improved to make it a temporary electric vehicle. At the same time, they offer a total range of around 850 km on long journeys. The Tayron eHybrid is available in two power ratings: 204 hp (150 kW) and 272 hp (200 kW). Thanks to the 19.7 kWh battery, Volkswagen expects the eHybrid models to have an electric range of over 100 km.
Four versions of the vehicle will be available for pre-sale in Germany on 10 October 2024. The entry-level model is the 110 kW eTSI in the "Life" equipment variant, with a recommended retail price of €45,475. A corresponding Tiguan costs 42,880 euros. Additionally, the two eHybrid versions and the most powerful TDI with 142 kW can be ordered.
Sources: Volkswagen, Motor1.de