Volkswagen has revealed plans to replace the Tiguan Allspace in global markets with a new SUV called the Tayron, which will be launched in 2023. Among the markets where the car will be available, China is first in line.
At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show currently taking place in China, Volkswagen officially introduced the Tayron to the global market. The Volkswagen Tayron is essentially a stretched version of the latest-generation Tiguan, which debuted in 2023. In the Chinese market, the Tayron is known by its own name, the Volkswagen Tiguan L Pro.
Built on the familiar MQB Evo platform, the new Volkswagen has dimensions of 4,735 x 1,869 x 1,682 mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,791 mm. Compared to the new-generation Volkswagen Tiguan, the car is 197 mm longer, 17 mm wider, 43 mm taller, and has a 111 mm longer wheelbase. With these dimensions, the Volkswagen Tayron will be positioned in the D-segment SUV segment, competing with rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia Sorento.
The Volkswagen Tayron is a mid-size SUV.
On the outside, the Tayron follows the common design language of Volkswagen-branded SUVs worldwide. Like the new-generation Volkswagen Tiguan, the Tayron also has a relatively rounded appearance.
The Volkswagen Tayron comes with two exterior design packages: standard and R-Line. The differences between the two design packages lie mainly in the grille, rear bumper, and wheels. With the standard design package, the Volkswagen Tayron is equipped with a grille with horizontal slats and vertical air intakes at the two corners of the front end. Meanwhile, the R-Line package adds a glossy black mesh grille to the car.
Volkswagen Tayron Standard
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line
In addition, this mid-size SUV features modern IQ. Light HD headlamps and LED daytime running lights that span the front of the car, connecting with the Volkswagen logo. At the rear, the Volkswagen Tayron is equipped with taillamps with a贯通through-type design and housed in dark housings.
Close-up of the Volkswagen Tayron’s headlights.
Besides the grille, the R-Line version also sets itself apart with wheels up to 22 inches in diameter. These are complemented by other gloss black exterior details to emphasize its sporty character, such as wheel arch trims, window surrounds, mirror housings, roof, roof spoiler, and rear bumper.
Wheels of the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line has many black exterior details.
Despite its large size, the Volkswagen Tayron in China is only available with 5-seat interiors. In markets outside China, the model will have an additional 7-seat version.
Second row of the Volkswagen Tayron
The Tayron’s interior follows the design style characteristic of the Volkswagen brand. The highlight of this SUV is 5 screens inside the vehicle. In front of the driver is a 10.3-inch digital instrument panel and a Head-Up Display (HUD). Next to it are a 15-inch infotainment screen and an 11.6-inch entertainment screen for the front passenger.
Interior of the Volkswagen Tayron
The Volkswagen Tayron has a HUD…
…and electronic gear selector behind the steering wheel
Not only that, the model is equipped with a crystal-encrusted rotary knob with an integrated touch screen on the center console for adjusting volume, driving mode, and air conditioning. The car’s voice control feature has been upgraded to the V Mate virtual assistant, offering over 80 different interactive expressions.
Rotary knob with integrated touch screen on the center console of the Volkswagen Tayron.
Other notable interior features of the Volkswagen Tayron in the Chinese market include smartphone connectivity apps, 15W wireless phone charging, ambient lighting with 30 colors, an intelligent fragrance system, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. In the high-end version, the car will be equipped with 10-way power front seats with cooling, memory, and 10-way massage functions.
Behind the second row of seats is a luggage compartment with a standard capacity of 471 liters. This can be increased to 1,696 liters by folding down the rear seats.
To ensure safety for users, Volkswagen has equipped the new Tayron with the IQ. Pilot intelligent driver assistance system. This system allows the car to perform Level 2 semi-autonomous driving at speeds from 0 to 130 km/h. It also features adaptive cruise control with features such as lane keeping assist, collision avoidance, lane positioning, and lane changing. The IQ. Drive system offers features such as automatic parking, remote parking via smartphone, and position remembering.
Under the hood of the Volkswagen Tayron in China is a 2.0L
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