► All new VW SUV revealed
► Essentially replacing Tiguan Allspace
► Pre-orders open now.
VW fans Rejoice! A fresh-faced, range-splitting family SUV for European markets has just been revealed – say hello to the all-new Volkwagen Tayron.
If you’re wondering where the Tayron sits in the line-up, it’s positioned just below the VW Touareg but above the VW Tiguan, replacing the Tiguan Allspace. So it’s a fairly chunky SUV, but we also know that the Tayron is to be blessed with a diverse range of power-units for customers to choose from.
It’s going to launch with just a mild hybrid offered, but VW says two turbocharged petrols, two turbo diesels and two plug-in hybrid options will eventually be on the table. Every power unit offered will be coupled to VW’s battle-hardened DSG automatic gearbox.
The launch eTSI will have a power output of 148bhp, while the two PHEVs will be offered in 201bhp and 268bhp configurations. The’ll also have an electric range of over 60 miles, according to the official figures, but rest assured we at CAR will get to the bottom of whether they ring true just as soon as we can.
‘The new Tayron is a bona fide Volkswagen,’ CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Thomas Schäfer said.
‘With this new Volkswagen SUV, we are further expanding our range in a growing segment and closing the gap between our best-seller, the Tiguan, and our luxury SUV, the Touareg. I am convinced that the Tayron will make its mark and be well received by our customers.’
What else do we know?
The Tayron will be offered in either five-seat or seven-seat configurations. With the five-seat box ticked, the boot offers up to 885 litres of luggage space when the seats up, while the Tayron’s towing capacity is rated at 2.5 tonnes. Bit of a jumbo bruiser, then – 4.8 metres long, to be exact.
The Tayron is also offered with a decent amount of standard equipment, including three-zone automatic air con, a 12.6-inch infotainment screen and automatic main-beam control.
In the entry level Life trim grade, you also receive driving experience control which can customise the cabin’s settings and set preferences to specific profiles.
The Tayron will come with a raft of VW’s latest driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, a parking assistance feature and a rear view camera as standard – among many other extras. Dynamic chassis control is offered as an option, along with a panoramic sunroof and electrically adjustable seats.
Prices for the new Tayron start from around £38,000, and VW’s pre-order books are now open.