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Volkswagen Tayron lands in South Africa: here's what you get for your money

The Volkswagen Tayron has landed in South Africa and it has big shoes to fill, in more ways than one. So where does it fit in?

The new model is based on the Tiguan SUV, but has been stretched into a seven-seater, meaning the 4.79-metre-long SUV effectively replaces the previous Tiguan AllSpace. But with VW’s Touareg set to be discontinued next year, the Tayron will also become the brand’s flagship SUV.

But how much does the Volkswagen Tayron cost?

The newcomer will be available in three 1.4 TSI front-wheel drive variants, with the Base kicking things off at R811,900, the Life costing R853,800 and the R-Line topping the line-up at R899,900.

It’s a simple and uncomplicated range structure, but it does come at a premium, with the Base selling for R147,000 more than its equivalent Tiguan sibling and R110,000 more than the previous Tiguan AllSpace base variant.

It inherits some advanced technologies from the Touareg, including the interactive IQ. Light matrix headlights and redesigned seats with a pneumatic 10-chamber pressure point massage function.

New Tayron: what comes as standard
The Tayron base version is available exclusively as a five-seater.

Standard features include a 12.9-inch infotainment system and a slew of driver assist features, including Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Keeping Assist, and Park Assist.

Visually, you’ll tell the base model apart by its 18-inch Bologna alloy wheels and Eco LED headlights.

Over and above the aforementioned features, the Tayron Life gains three-zone automatic climate control, wireless App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, 10-colour ambient lighting, multi-functional diving experience control and nine airbags.

Externally, it gains illuminated VW badges at the front and rear, LED headlights with automatic main-beam control and 3D LED taillight clusters.

The R-Line range-topper ups the ante with ergo Active seats with heating and massage function up front, Varenna leather upholstery, and 30-colour ambient lighting.

 
Review: 2025 Volkswagen Tayron

Verdict

With its stylish and solid execution, and effortless road manners, the Tayron serves to further Volkswagen’s reputation for crafting refined family SUVs. The 1.4 TSI performs admirably, although the extra grunt served up by the AWD 2.0 TSI mild-hybrid variant (coming soon) will be welcome. Those hoping for a diesel option will be disappointed to hear that it won’t be available locally owing to fuel quality concerns.

While the Tayron offers plenty of tech and ADAS, its price is higher than some rivals, and the base model seats only five. Nonetheless, it’s a commendable family SUV with the build quality we have come to expect from Volkswagen.

Volkswagen Tayron specifications
Price: base – R811 800, Life – R853 800, R-Line – R899 900
Powertrain: 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, turbopetrol
Transmission: seven-speed dual-clutch
Driven wheels: front
Power: 110 kW @ 5 000-6 000 r/min
Torque: 250 N.m @ 1 500-3 500 r/min
Top speed: 207 km/h (claimed)
Fuel consumption: 7.6L/100 km (claimed)

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Review: 2025 Volkswagen Tayron

The Volkswagen Tayron has officially touched down in South Africa, and we've sampled the latest SUV in VW's portfolio...
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First drive: Is Volkswagen’s Tayron worth the price tag? Spoiler: it impresses!

There is some engine noise in the cabin when pressed hard, but thanks to acoustic glass that reduces noise by four decibels, there’s virtually no wind noise at highway speeds.

With about 200 kilometres of mixed driving, or consumption was 7.3l/100km.

Overall, it’s a refined and poised drive that underscores Volkswagen’s overall attention to detail in all things driving.

The VW Tayron is a welcome addition to the seven-seater brigade, but its pricing could make potential buyers look around, especially at Chinese offerings.

What you do know is that you get German engineering at its best, a wide dealer network and the peace of mind that owning a Volkswagen brings.

It comes with a three-year/120,000km warranty, five-year/90,000km service plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Pricing

Tayron 1.4 TSI 110kW Base DSG: R811,800.
Tayron 1.4 TSI 110kW Life DSG: R 853,800.
Tayron 1.4 TSI 110kW R-Line DSG: R899, 900.

 
A premium 7 seater with a 110kw engine and reaching 900k. They really are smoking the good stuff. This thing needs VAG’s 2.0 diesel engine at least as an option. Are the VWSA product planners totally blind to the Chinese onslaught?
 
FiestaST said:
All the local "influencers" are saying the same thing about the engine to price combo for the Tayron.
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SAme engine as my 2019 Tiguan which is great but not for a car that size, massive fumble!
 
Mild-Hybrid VW Tiguan & Tayron Confirmed for SA

VW’s local office has been approved to introduce the German automaker’s eTSI mild-hybrid powertrain to the local Tiguan and Tayron lineups. Here’s what we know…

Confirmed for the local VW Tiguan and recently introduced Tayron product portfolios, as well as the new T-Roc by the end of 2026, Volkswagen’s eTSI mild-hybrid powertrain solution pairs a 48 V belt-driven starter-generator with the brand’s 110 kW 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission.

Connected to the engine’s crankshaft via a belt drive, and replacing the alternator and starter motor, this system supplements the performance of the TSI engine on initial pull-away, while placing the transmission in a so-called coast (neutral) mode when it deems throttle inputs aren’t required, including in traffic and at cruising speeds. It also features Active Cylinder Management (ACT), which seamlessly deactivates two of the four cylinders as often as possible.

Powered by a compact 48 V lithium-ion battery, unlike the Wolfsburg brand’s eHybrid technology the eTSI unit does not offer the ability to drive in EV mode alone. Recharged during braking moments, this setup also supports the vehicle’s 12 V electrical system.

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Mild-Hybrid VW Tiguan & Tayron Confirmed for SA

Volkswagen's local office has been approved to introduce the firm's eTSI mild-hybrid powertrain to the SA market. Here’s what we know…
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