The Tayron is Volkswagen’s latest plus-sized, seven-seat SUV
It’ll slot in just below the Touareg with seven different powertrains on offer, including hybrid, petrol and diesel options
Say hello to the new Volkswagen Tayron. Essentially replacing the old Tiguan Allspace, it'll be VW's second-largest SUV, positioned between the Touareg and the Tiguan. Looks good, doesn't it? But before we get into that, there’s the small matter of decluttering the confusing powertrain lineup.
Joining the from-launch mild-hybrid in due course will be a total of six different plug-in hybrid (PHEV), turbocharged petrol and turbodiesel powertrain options. VW's 4MOTION all-wheel drive can be specced too, with the trusty DSG automatic transmission fitted to most models.
As for specific outputs, we know the 148bhp mild-hybrid will be upped to between 204 and 268bhp by the PHEVs. Volkswagen also says these will hit 62 miles of all-electric driving and 528 all-in before needing a pit stop. A towing capacity of up to 2.5 tonnes is also quoted, which should come in handy at some point. Probably.
You’ll eventually be able to opt for up to three trim levels: ‘Life’, ‘Elegance’ and ‘R-Line’. The Life is the only one available at present, and we know it’ll get three-zone automatic climate control, 10-colour ambient lighting and a multi-function steering wheel at the very least.