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Man of Many
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
‘Mini Touareg': 2026 Volkswagen Tayron 7-Seater Revealed for Australia
By Ben McKimm - News Published: 8 June 2025 |Last Updated: 5 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. New 7-seater Tayron slots below the Touareg and above the Tiguan Available with three engine options and three trim levels Range-topping 195TSI R-Line develops 195kW of power Volkswagen finally has a car to compete with the segment-leading Hyundai Santa Fe. Meet the new Tayron 7-seater SUV, which is essentially a Tiguan with a stretched wheelbase designed to replace the previous generation Tiguan Allspace. However, compared to the Allspace, there is crucially a lot more space in the Tayron and a plethora of new technology aside from some pretty aggressive styling on the exterior as well. Billed as the 'Mini Touareg', the Tayron will come with a 5-seater 110TSI Life entry-level variant with a 110kW/250Nm turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine along with a FWD configuration. Meanwhile, up the range are the 150TSI Life, Elegance and the 195TSI R-Line trims, which come with a punchier 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 150kW for the Elegance trim and 195kW/400Nm for the flagship R-Line. Importantly, every model in the line-up comes with the Volkswagen staple 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, helping the R-Line iteration of the Tayron accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. We want to note that the Tayron is longer than the Allspace by about 58 mm, with an overall length of 4792 mm, putting it right up there next to the Touareg (4,902 mm) in terms of length. With the 3rd row folded, luggage space has also increased by 150 litres to 850 litres. Meanwhile, compared to the Tiguan, the Tayron is longer by 250 mm and has a stretched wheelbase by 110 mm. 2026 Volkswagen Tayron | Image: VW Looking at the different variants of the Tayron, we'll start with the 110TSI Life trim that has the smallest powertrain with 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque in a front-wheel drive configuration. However, standard equipment does include 18-inch 'Bologna' alloy wheels, keyless access with alarm, power tailgate, Area View 360-degree camera, Digital Cockpit Pro (widescreen driver display), 12.9-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, wireless App-Connect, wireless smartphone charging and DAB+ digital radio. Safety-wise, you get Travel Assist (with adaptive cruise control and Lane Assist for semi-autonomous and stop-and-go driving), Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring and Side Assist with rear traffic alert are also standard along with side exit warning, front cross-traffic assist, oncoming vehicle braking when turning with swerve support, Park Assist Plus (with semi-autonomous steering and throttle/braking to park), 9 airbags (including centre) and Dynamic Road Sign Assist. Step up to the 150TSI Life and you gain a more powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine is also available with the Life trim, with 885 litres of luggage capacity thanks to a 5-seater layout. Towing performance is rated at 2,500kg braked. 2026 Volkswagen Tayron | Image: VW If you want a 7-seater layout, you'll want to check out the 150TSI Elegance, which adds in features like 19-inch 'Catania' alloy wheels, leather-appointed seat upholstery, front 'ergoActive' seats with power adjustment, heating, ventilation, memory, and massage, heated outer second row seats, heated steering wheel, LED Plus headlights with illuminated grille strip, LED tail-lights with illuminated centre strip, chrome roof rails and trim, and rear privacy glass. Options for the Elegance trim include the Sound & Vision package, where you get a head-up display, Harman Kardon premium audio, 15-inch Discover Pro Max navigation, HD Matrix LED headlights, Dynamic Light Assist and dynamic indicators at the rear. 2026 Volkswagen Tayron | Image: VW Last but not least, the sportier R-Line trim has the most power and visually too gets a more purposeful look courtesy 20-inch 'Leeds' alloy wheels, R-Line interior and exterior styling, progressive steering, 15.0-inch Discover Pro Max navigation, head-up display, Harman Kardon premium audio, HD Matrix LED headlights, Dynamic Light Assist, and dynamic indicators at the rear. Options for the R-Line include a Black Style package, which adds 20-inch 'York' alloy wheels, gloss black exterior mirrors, roof rails, roof design strip and R-Line front bumper, and interior design elements with a black/dark anodised finish. Both the 150TSI Elegance and 195TSI R-Line can also be specced with a panoramic sunroof. To be launched in September, the Tayron would be available in six colours: Pure White, Oyster Silver Metallic, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Night Shade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, and Ultra Violet Premium Metallic. Pricing for the Tayron will be revealed closer to launch, but expect it to sit above the Tiguan, which starts from $44,990 plus on-road costs, and below the Touareg, which starts from $86,790 plus on-roads for the base 170TDI model.
7NEWS
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Volkswagen Tayron large SUV range detailed for Australia
The Volkswagen Tayron is arriving in Australia in September as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace, and it'll be offered with a choice of three trim levels, three powertrains, and two seating layouts. Volkswagen Australia has released some specification details for the new SUV, though it will release pricing closer to the new model's local launch. It sits above the Tiguan but below the range-topping Touareg in the automaker's local SUV lineup. The new Tayron will be offered in both five- and seven-seat versions, with the entry-level Life model grade the only one to feature five seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The all-petrol powertrain lineup is as follows: 110TSI Life: 110kW/250Nm turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder, front-wheel drive 150TSI Life, 150TSI Elegance: 150kW turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive 195TSI R-Line: 195kW/400Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive All models will come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Tayron uses the MQB Evo platform and measures 4792mm – 58mm longer than the Tiguan Allspace it replaces – with luggage space expanding by 115L to 345L (measured to the top of the rear backrests). This expands to 850L in seven-seat versions with the rear seat folded and an even larger 885L in the five-seat 150TSI Life. The Tayron has a wheelbase 110mm longer than the new third-generation Tiguan to enable its third-row seating. The base Tayron 110TSI Life is front-wheel drive and has five seats, 18-inch 'Bologna' alloy wheels, keyless entry, power tailgate, 360-degree camera and a digital instrument cluster. A 12.9-inch centre touchscreen is standard, with satellite navigation, wireless smartphone charging and DAB+ digital radio. Standard active safety and driver assist technology includes 'Travel Assist', which combines adaptive cruise control with stop/go and lane-keep assist, as well as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection. The Life is also available with the more powerful engine in the 150TSI, which has the same standard equipment but adds 4Motion all-wheel drive, DCC Pro (Dynamic Chassis Control Pro) and a higher 2500kg braked towing rating. It also sees the boot area expanded to 885L with the second-row seats folded. Volkswagen claims the Tayron 150TSI Life offers 'the cavernous boot space of a wagon, with the practicality and user comfort of an SUV body style'. The seven-seat Tayron range kicks off with the 150TSI Elegance model grade, which also gets 19-inch 'Catania' alloy wheels, LED Plus headlights with an illuminated grille strip, LED tail lights and illuminated centre strip. It also has chrome roof rails and privacy glass on the rear windows. Inside, there's leather upholstery and power-adjustable, heated front seats with memory and massage function as standard, plus heated second row seats and heated steering wheel. The flagship 195TSI R-Line boasts 'echoes of Golf GTI performance and handling' according to Volkswagen, with R-Line sports styling inside and out. This includes 'Leeds' 20-inch alloy wheels and high-density matrix LED headlights and dynamic rear indicators. The R-Line interior also gets the 15.0-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system, head-up display, progressive steering as well as a Harman Kardon premium sound system. With 195kW of power and 400Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four, the Tayron R-Line has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Six colours will be offered from launch: Pure White, Oyster Silver Metallic, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Night Shade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, and Ultra Violet Premium are the features Volkswagen Australia has detailed so far for the new Tayron range. The 110TSI Life comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels Proximity entry Power tailgate Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument cluster 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system Satellite navigation Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Wireless phone charger Park Assist Plus semi-autonomous parking Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Traffic sign recognition Front cross-traffic alert Rear cross-traffic alert Safe exit warning Surround-view camera Travel Assist The 150TSI Life adds: 4Motion all-wheel drive Adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro) Chrome roof rails and trim Rear privacy glass LED Plus headlights with illuminated light bar LED tail lights with illuminated light bar The 150TSI Elegance adds: 19-inch alloy wheels Leather-appointed upholstery ergoActive front seats LED Plus headlights with illuminated centre strip LED Plus tail lights with illuminated centre strip 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system The 195TSI R-Line adds: 20-inch alloy wheels R-Line body kit R-Line interior Progressive steering Head-up display Harman/Kardon sound system HD Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam LED Plus tail lights with dynamic indicators 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system Optional on the 150TSI Elegance and 150TSI R-Line are: • Panoramic roof Optional on the 150TSI Elegance is: Sound & Vision package Optional on the 195TSI R-Line is: Black Style package
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Volkswagen Tayron large SUV range detailed for Australia
The Volkswagen Tayron is arriving in Australia in September as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace, and it'll be offered with a choice of three trim levels, three powertrains, and two seating layouts. Volkswagen Australia has released some specification details for the new SUV, though it will release pricing closer to the new model's local launch. It sits above the Tiguan but below the range-topping Touareg in the automaker's local SUV lineup. The new Tayron will be offered in both five- and seven-seat versions, with the entry-level Life model grade the only one to feature five seats. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The all-petrol powertrain lineup is as follows: 110TSI Life: 110kW/250Nm turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder, front-wheel drive 150TSI Life, 150TSI Elegance: 150kW turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive 195TSI R-Line: 195kW/400Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive All models will come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Tayron uses the MQB Evo platform and measures 4792mm – 58mm longer than the Tiguan Allspace it replaces – with luggage space expanding by 115L to 345L (measured to the top of the rear backrests). This expands to 850L in seven-seat versions with the rear seat folded and an even larger 885L in the five-seat 150TSI Life. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Tayron has a wheelbase 110mm longer than the new third-generation Tiguan to enable its third-row seating. The base Tayron 110TSI Life is front-wheel drive and has five seats, 18-inch 'Bologna' alloy wheels, keyless entry, power tailgate, 360-degree camera and a digital instrument cluster. A 12.9-inch centre touchscreen is standard, with satellite navigation, wireless smartphone charging and DAB+ digital radio. Standard active safety and driver assist technology includes 'Travel Assist', which combines adaptive cruise control with stop/go and lane-keep assist, as well as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Life is also available with the more powerful engine in the 150TSI, which has the same standard equipment but adds 4Motion all-wheel drive, DCC Pro (Dynamic Chassis Control Pro) and a higher 2500kg braked towing rating. It also sees the boot area expanded to 885L with the second-row seats folded. Volkswagen claims the Tayron 150TSI Life offers 'the cavernous boot space of a wagon, with the practicality and user comfort of an SUV body style'. The seven-seat Tayron range kicks off with the 150TSI Elegance model grade, which also gets 19-inch 'Catania' alloy wheels, LED Plus headlights with an illuminated grille strip, LED tail lights and illuminated centre strip. It also has chrome roof rails and privacy glass on the rear windows. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Inside, there's leather upholstery and power-adjustable, heated front seats with memory and massage function as standard, plus heated second row seats and heated steering wheel. The flagship 195TSI R-Line boasts 'echoes of Golf GTI performance and handling' according to Volkswagen, with R-Line sports styling inside and out. This includes 'Leeds' 20-inch alloy wheels and high-density matrix LED headlights and dynamic rear indicators. The R-Line interior also gets the 15.0-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system, head-up display, progressive steering as well as a Harman Kardon premium sound system. With 195kW of power and 400Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four, the Tayron R-Line has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Six colours will be offered from launch: Pure White, Oyster Silver Metallic, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Night Shade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, and Ultra Violet Premium are the features Volkswagen Australia has detailed so far for the new Tayron range. The 110TSI Life comes standard with the following equipment: 18-inch alloy wheels Proximity entry Power tailgate Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument cluster 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system Satellite navigation Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Wireless phone charger Park Assist Plus semi-autonomous parking Autonomous emergency braking Blind-spot monitoring Traffic sign recognition Front cross-traffic alert Rear cross-traffic alert Safe exit warning Surround-view camera Travel Assist The 150TSI Life adds: 4Motion all-wheel drive Adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro) Chrome roof rails and trim Rear privacy glass LED Plus headlights with illuminated light bar LED tail lights with illuminated light bar The 150TSI Elegance adds: 19-inch alloy wheels Leather-appointed upholstery ergoActive front seats LED Plus headlights with illuminated centre strip LED Plus tail lights with illuminated centre strip 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system The 195TSI R-Line adds: 20-inch alloy wheels R-Line body kit R-Line interior Progressive steering Head-up display Harman/Kardon sound system HD Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam LED Plus tail lights with dynamic indicators 15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system Optional on the 150TSI Elegance and 150TSI R-Line are: • Panoramic roof Optional on the 150TSI Elegance is: Optional on the 195TSI R-Line is:
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Volkswagen Tayron Bags 5-Star Rating At Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP has now released the crash test results of the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron secured a 5-star rating in the overall crash test, recording 87 percent in adult occupant protection, 85 percent for child occupant protection, and more. Here is a details analysis of Tayron's safety ratings, as observed in the European test bed. The Volkswagen Tayron scored 87 percent in the AOP crash test. The 5-door SUV showed good stability in the frontal offset test, the dummies suggested that the Tayron provided effective protection to the front passenger's femur and knees. The observation of the impact trolley suggests that the Tayron might give effective protection to the passengers sitting inside, while the vehicle might pose a risk for the ones in the front. The Tayron scored maximum points in the side barrier test, suggesting good protection to the passenger's vital body areas. However, the side pole impact on the chest was recorded as marginal. VW Tayron Euro NCAP test result The Volkswagen Tayron scored the maximum points in the segment in the Child Occupant Protection test, scoring 85 percent. Also, the driver gets an option to deactivate the airbag system in order to attach a rear-facing child seat. It gets ISOFIX on all seats, ensuring a safe ride for the child. The Tayron gets an autonomous emergency braking system in order to ensure adequate safety for vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists. It scored 83 percent on the Vulnerable Road Users test. Euro NCAP noted that the Tayron provides adequate safety to road users, safeguarding their knees, femur, and pelvis. However, it fails to recognize the pedestrians behind the vehicle. The Volkswagen Tayron gets safety features like- Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring, Lane-keeping system, Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Predictive speed limiter, Adaptive Cruise Control with "stop & go" function, ISOFIX compatible with i-Size, Electronic Stability Control & electromechanical brake servo, Hill Start Assist, Electronic parking brake, Auto Hold function and more.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
India-bound Volkswagen Tayron scores 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash test
The Tayron was equipped with several safety features, including airbags, ISOFIX mounts, seatbelt reminders, autonomous emergency braking, a lane detection system, and fatigue detection. Notify me Euro NCAP has published the crash test results for the Volkswagen Tayron. The SUV scored five stars with an adult occupant score of 87 per cent and a child occupant score of 85 per cent. In vulnerable road users, the Tayron scored 83 per cent whereas in safety assist, the score is 80 per cent. The model that was tested was equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine and was a left hand drive model. The rating is applicable for all Tayron models that are on sale. The safety features that the Tayron was equipped with were airbags, ISOFIX mounts, seatbelt reminders, autonomous emergency braking, lane detection system and fatigue detection. The passenger compartment of the Tayron exhibited stability during the frontal offset test. Dummy measurements indicated effective protection for the knees and femurs of both the driver and the front seat passenger. Volkswagen demonstrated that occupants of varying sizes and those seated in different positions would receive a comparable level of protection. An analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, along with an examination of the deformable barrier post-test, indicated that the Tayron would pose a significant risk in a frontal collision. The VW Tayron features an indirect 'child presence detection' system that alerts when it detects a child or infant potentially left in the vehicle. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection was deemed satisfactory for all critical body regions of the driver and at least adequate for the rear seat passenger. During the side barrier test, the VW Tayron provided commendable protection to all vital body areas, achieving maximum points. However, in the more severe side pole impact, protection for the chest was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of rib compression. The control of excursion, which refers to the degree to which a body is displaced to the opposite side of the vehicle during a collision, was found to be sufficient. The VW Tayron is equipped with a countermeasure designed to reduce occupant-to-occupant injuries in such impacts. The airbag functioned effectively in Euro NCAP's assessments, with dummy readings indicating strong protection for both the driver and passenger. Evaluations of the front seats and head restraints showed good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. Volkswagen also confirmed that the doors and windows would remain operable to facilitate occupant escape in the event of vehicle submersion. In both the frontal offset and side barrier evaluations, the protection offered was satisfactory for all critical body regions, as assessed with the 6 and 10-year-old dummies, with the VW Tayron achieving the highest score in this segment of the evaluation. The front passenger airbag can be deactivated to facilitate the use of a rearward-facing child restraint in that seating position. The driver is provided with clear information regarding the airbag's status, and the system received commendation. Also Read : Volkswagen Tayron spotted in India, will be replacement for Tiguan Allspace Additionally, the VW Tayron features an indirect 'child presence detection' system that alerts when it detects a child or infant potentially left in the vehicle. However, Euro NCAP no longer awards points for indirect systems. All types of child restraints compatible with the Tayron can be correctly installed and accommodated, except for certain belted restraints in the optional third row, which require careful installation. The protection offered to the head of a struck pedestrian or cyclist was generally rated as good or adequate, although the results were subpar for the rigid windscreen pillars and at both the top and bottom of the screen. The protection for the pelvis, femur, knee, and tibia was rated highly across all test locations, achieving maximum scores. The autonomous emergency braking system in the VW Tayron is designed to respond to vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, in addition to other vehicles. In tests assessing its response to pedestrians, the system performed adequately but failed to detect individuals positioned behind the vehicle. The system demonstrated effective performance in tests regarding its reaction to cyclists, providing warnings against 'dooring', while its response to motorcyclists was also commendable. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 22 May 2025, 16:58 PM IST
