New Volkswagen Tayron now available for pre-order
The five-seater Base model includes standard features such as eco LED headlights, park assist, blind spot monitoring with rear traffic alert, a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, adaptive cruise control with front assist and lane keeping assist.
Step up to the Tayron Life and you get additional features like three-zone automatic climate control, 10-colour ambient lighting, multifunctional driving experience control, App-Connect with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, light assist, nine airbags and the option of seven seats.
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