The Tayron marks the fourth model to roll off the production line at Wolfsburg, joining the Golf, Tiguan, and Touran. Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant has produced more than 48 million cars, making it the largest automotive plant by production volume.
Christian Vollmer, who sits on Volkswagen's Management Board for Production, said: "The successful start of Tayron production is an important signal for the Group's entire plant network." The team put special focus on integrating the Tayron's production with the existing Tiguan Allspace line.
The first Tayron to come off the line sported an Ultra Violet Metallic paint job, a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, and a panoramic roof.
In the coming weeks, Volkswagen will produce demonstration cars for dealers. The Tayron will show up in European car dealerships in March 2025.
The Tayron will be Volkswagen's second-largest SUV in Europe, right behind the Touareg. It's set to replace the Tiguan Allspace and is built on the MQB-evo platform. Volkswagen will offer seven powertrain options, including two plug-in eHybrid versions. These hybrids can travel up to 100 kilometres on electric power alone and have a total range of 850 kilometres. For families needing extra space, the Tayron comes with an optional folding third row of seats.
In Germany, prices for the new SUV start at €45,475.
