Volkswagen Tayron Headed to Australia in September, Positioned Between Tiguan and Touareg

2025/06/04
New car dynamics
VW
Malaysia
Australia
The Volkswagen Tayron is set to arrive in Australia in September as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace, positioning itself between the five-seater Tiguan and the Touareg SUV. Based on the third-generation Tiguan, the Tayron measures 4,792 mm long, 1,852 mm wide and 1,660 mm tall, with a 2,791 mm wheelbase, making it larger than the Tiguan. Powertrain options include 1.4T and 2.0T petrol engines, paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive. The interior features a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro, a 12.9-inch touchscreen (15-inch for R-Line), and matrix LED headlights. Standard features include XDS torque vectoring, adaptive dampers (R-Line), and Travel Assist Level 2 semi-autonomous driving functions. Given the popularity of the Tiguan Allspace in Malaysia, the Tayron is expected to be introduced there soon.
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