Anticipation surrounds the Volkswagen Tayron, set to succeed the Tiguan Allspace as a seven-seat variant, as revealed in early online leaks via Chinese government documents. These documents provide a sneak peek into the design of Volkswagen’s upcoming family SUV.
Previously used exclusively for a larger counterpart to the Tiguan in China, the Tayron nameplate is now set to go global. Volkswagen confirmed last year that the Tayron will replace the Tiguan Allspace globally, with its arrival in Australia expected no earlier than 2025.
While the vehicle in the leaked images carries the Tiguan L Pro badge, it is reported by UK publication Autocar to be the Chinese nomenclature for what will be marketed elsewhere as the Tayron. Despite initial expectations of a distinct design from the new five-seat Tiguan, the second-generation Tayron appears identical to its smaller counterpart, sharing the same front end, mirrors, and tail-light cluster.
According to documents filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Tiguan L Pro/second-generation Tayron measures 4735mm in length, 1859mm in width, and 1682mm in height. It is 1mm longer, 20mm wider, and 6mm lower than the outgoing Tiguan Allspace, despite having the same 2791mm wheelbase. Moreover, the Tayron surpasses the new-generation Tiguan in size, with an increase of 197mm in length, 17mm in width, and 43mm in height.
In Australia, the Volkswagen Tayron is likely to feature a 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, possibly incorporating 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.
For the European market, the Tayron is expected to offer two plug-in hybrid systems with power outputs of 150kW and 200kW, respectively. These systems combine electric motors with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The aim is to achieve an electric-only driving range exceeding 100km, along with DC fast-charging capabilities for rapid top-ups at public charging stations.
Notably, Volkswagen plans to manufacture Australian-delivered Tayron examples in Wolfsburg, Germany, distinguishing them from left-hand-drive versions for other markets produced in Mexico or China, as reported earlier.