Volkswagen Tayron

Volkswagen Tayron
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (2018–present)
Mid-size crossover SUV (2024–present)
LayoutFront engine, front wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

The Volkswagen Tayron is a crossover SUV made by Volkswagen.

It has been on the European market since 2024;[1] Earlier it was on the Chinese market.

Plug-in hybrids are still being made (2025).

First generation

The Tayron was firstly presented as the Volkswagen Advanced Midsize SUV in March 2018.[2] The production version introduced in September 2018 only for Chinese market.

First generation
Volkswagen Tayron (pre-facelift)
Overview
Production2018–present
AssemblyChina: Tianjin (FAW-VW)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
5-door coupé SUV (Tayron X)
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A2
RelatedVolkswagen Tiguan Mk2
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.4 L EA211 I4
  • 2.0 L EA888 I4
Power output
  • 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (280 TSI)
  • 137 kW (183 hp; 186 PS) (330 TSI)
  • 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) (380 TSI)
Transmission7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,589–4,595 mm (180.7–180.9 in)
4,640 mm (182.7 in) (Tayron X)
Width1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)

Tayron

Tayron X

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

Second generation
2025 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid
Overview
Also calledVolkswagen Tiguan (North America)
ProductionNovember 2024 – present[3]
Assembly
  • Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant)
  • Mexico: Puebla (VW Mexico)
  • China: Changchun, Jilin (FAW-VW)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,791 mm (109.9 in)
Length
  • 4,770 mm (187.8 in) (Europe)
  • 4,684 mm (184.4 in)
Width1,852–1,854 mm (72.9–73.0 in)
Height
  • 1,660 mm (65.4 in) (Europe)
  • 1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Tiguan Allspace

The second-generation Tayron was presented in 2024. The Tayron now positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Volkswagen Tayron 2.0 TDI 4MOTION R-Line (LHD) (2025)[4]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35 87%
Child occupant: 41.7 85%
Pedestrian: 52.9 83%
Safety assist: 14.5 80%

Sources

  1. https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/world-premiere-of-the-new-tayron-suv-all-rounder-with-up-to-seven-seats-18714. Retrieved 2025-08-06
  2. Lang, Holger Wittich,hwi,Bernd Conrad,Patrick (2021-03-25). "Die VWs SUVs für China: Wir zeigen alle Modelle". auto motor und sport (in German). Retrieved 2025-08-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. https://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
  4. https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/vw/tayron/54898