Engineering:Volkswagen Tayron

Short description: Crossover SUV

Volkswagen Tayron
2025 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2018–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (2018–present) Mid-size crossover SUV (2024–present)
Layout	Front engine, front wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related	Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tayron is a crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen. Originally a Chinese market nameplate produced by FAW-Volkswagen since 2018, from the second-generation model the Tayron became a global nameplate starting in 2024 to replace the Tiguan Allspace, a long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan Mk2 that came with optional three-row seating.

According to Volkswagen, the name Tayron is a combination of the words 'tiger' and 'iron'.

First generation (Typ 5N; 2018)

First generation
Volkswagen Tayron (pre-facelift)
Overview
Production	2018–present
Assembly	China: Tianjin (FAW-VW)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style	5-door SUV 5-door coupé SUV (Tayron X)
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB A2
Related	Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.4 L EA211 I4 2.0 L EA888 I4
Power output	110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (280 TSI) 137 kW (183 hp; 186 PS) (330 TSI) 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) (380 TSI)
Transmission	7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,589–4,595 mm (180.7–180.9 in) 4,640 mm (182.7 in) (Tayron X)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,660 mm (65.4 in)

The first-generation Tayron was presented as a near production concept named VW Advanced Midsize SUV during the premiere of the Volkswagen Touareg III in March 2018. At the Chengdu Motor Show in September 2018, Volkswagen finally presented the production vehicle. Since October 2018, it is available in China.

Built by FAW-Volkswagen, the model is powered by 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engine options, paired to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. 280TSI, 330TSI and 380TSI trims are available. Other models include the Tayron R-Line and Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid.

• 
  Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI
• 
  Rear view
• 
  Volkswagen Tayron GTE
• 
  Rear

Tayron X

A variant with a coupé CUV body style called the "Tayron X" was announced in April 2020. It resembles the Volkswagen SUV Coupé Concept that was shown at the 2019 edition of Auto Shanghai. Besides having a different shape, it is slightly longer at 4,640 mm (182.7 in).

• 
  Volkswagen Tayron X
• 
  Rear

2023 facelift

• 
  Volkswagen Tayron facelift
• 
  Rear
• 
  Volkswagen Tayron GTE facelift
• 
  Rear

Powertrain

Petrol engines
Model	Displacement	Series	Power	Torque	Transmission
1.4 '280 TSI'	1,395 cc I4	EA211	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)	7-speed DSG
2.0 '330 TSI'	1,984 cc I4	EA888 (DPL)	186 PS (183 hp; 137 kW)	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)	7-speed DSG
2.0 '380 TSI'	1,984 cc I4	EA888 (DKX)	220 PS (217 hp; 162 kW)	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)	7-speed DSG

Second generation (Typ DN; 2024)

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Volkswagen Tiguan (North America)
Production	November 2024 – present
Assembly	Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant) Mexico: Puebla (VW Mexico) China: Changchun, Jilin (FAW-VW) India: Aurangabad (Škoda Auto Volkswagen India) (expected by 2026)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style	5-door SUV
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related	Volkswagen Tiguan Mk3 Škoda Kodiaq Mk2 Audi Q3 F3 Cupra Terramar
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L TSI I4 1.5 L eTSI I4 mild hybrid 2.0 L TSI I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L eTSI I4 Diesel: 2.0 L TDI I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,791 mm (109.9 in)
Length	4,792 mm (188.7 in) (Europe) 4,684–4,695 mm (184.4–184.8 in)
Width	1,854–1,866 mm (73.0–73.5 in)
Height	1,666 mm (65.6 in) (Europe) 1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

The second-generation Tayron was presented at the 2024 Paris Motor Show in October. It is an SUV with optional three-row seating, positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg and replacing the Tiguan Allspace the long-wheelbase and three-row version of the Tiguan Mk2. It is the first Tayron to be marketed outside China. Production of the Tayron Mk2 is performed at three locations: Wolfsburg in Germany; Puebla in Mexico and Changchun in China. The Tayron will also be produced in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India, via complete knock-down kits from 2026 onward.

• 
  Rear view
• 
  Interior

Markets

China

In China, the second-generation Tayron is marketed as the Tayron L to signify its longer dimensions, and to distinguish it with the first-generation model.

• 
  Volkswagen Tayron L (China)
• 
  Rear view (Tayron L)

North America (Tiguan)

In North America, where Volkswagen offered the Tiguan Mk2 in a sole long-wheelbase version (with two-row and three-row options), the Tayron is marketed under the Tiguan nameplate. It was unveiled the night before the Automobility LA press days at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Unlike the previous Tiguan, the third-generation Tiguan for North America is available only with two-row seating. Compared to the previous generation long-wheelbase model which North America received, it is 170 pounds (77 kg) lighter.

• 
  2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (North America)
• 
  Rear view
• 
  2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line (North America)
• 
  Rear view

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Volkswagen Tayron 2.0 TDI 4MOTION R-Line (LHD) (2025)

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	35	87%
Child occupant:	41.7	85%
Pedestrian:	52.9	83%
Safety assist:	14.5	80%

ANCAP test results
Volkswagen Tayron all variants (2025)

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	35.03	87%
Child occupant:	42.81	87%
Pedestrian:	52.91	83%
Safety assist:	15.46	85%

Sales

Year	China
	Tayron	Tayron X
2018	20,235
2019	179,428
2020	176,595	12,051
2021	98,536	12,733