Introducing the Volkswagen Tayron: A New SUV for the UK Market

Volkswagen has announced the arrival of a new seven-seat SUV, the Tayron, in the UK market in 2025. The Tayron is set to replace the outgoing Tiguan Allspace and will be re-engineered for its second generation to cater to Volkswagen’s key markets, including the UK. The first-generation Tayron is already sold in China with standard and coupe body styles, but the redesigned Mk2 car will be available in all of Volkswagen’s key markets.

Design and Dimensions

The upcoming Tayron is based on the new third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan and will have its own unique styling. The new model will support two body styles, with the more practical option earmarked for sale in the UK with an extended rear overhang and the choice of either five or seven seats. A rakish, five-seat liftback variant is also set to be sold in North America and China.

The first generation Tayron has a length of 4589mm, width of 1860mm, and height of 1660mm, which mirrors the outgoing Tiguan Allspace. However, the second-generation model is planned to grow in all dimensions. According to Karl-Heinz Hell, head of engineering for Volkswagen’s mid-to-full-size models, “The increase in dimensions for the next Tiguan will also be reflected on the next Tayron. We want to keep a similar differentiation in size between the two.”

Engine and Performance

The new Volkswagen Tayron will sit atop the same upgraded version of VW’s MQB platform, as used by the next Passat and Tiguan, incorporating extensive suspension upgrades to boost refinement and dynamic performance. It is likely to be sold in the UK with the choice of either a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol or turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine – both offering 48-volt mild-hybrid properties and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard.

Volkswagen confirmed it will also offer the choice of two petrol PHEVs offering a respective 201bhp and 268bhp, together with an electric range of over 62 miles and DC fast-charging capability. All engines and drivetrains are being engineered to comply with strict new EU7 emission standards “from the beginning,” said Hell. Depending on the engine, buyers will also be able to choose between front- or four-wheel drive.

Positioning in the UK Market

In the UK, the new model will be positioned beneath the recently facelifted Volkswagen Touareg. While the new Volkswagen SUV will retain the Tayron name in the UK, it is planned to be sold under the Tiguan name in other selected markets, including the US.

Conclusion

The Volkswagen Tayron is set to arrive in the UK market in 2025 as a successor to the Tiguan Allspace. The new model will have its own unique styling and support two body styles, with the more practical option earmarked for sale in the UK with an extended rear overhang and the choice of either five or seven seats. The Tayron will sit atop the same upgraded version of VW’s MQB platform and will be available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, as well as two petrol PHEVs. The new SUV will be positioned beneath the recently facelifted Volkswagen Touareg in the UK market.