2025 Volkswagen Tayron large SUV range detailed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has released some specification details for the new SUV, though it will release pricing closer to the new model's local launch.
It sits above the Tiguan but below the range-topping Touareg in the automaker's local SUV lineup.
The new Tayron will be offered in both five- and seven-seat versions, with the entry-level Life model grade the only one to feature five seats.
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The all-petrol powertrain lineup is as follows:
110TSI Life: 110kW/250Nm turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder, front-wheel drive
150TSI Life, 150TSI Elegance: 150kW turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive
195TSI R-Line: 195kW/400Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, all-wheel drive
All models will come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The Tayron uses the MQB Evo platform and measures 4792mm – 58mm longer than the Tiguan Allspace it replaces – with luggage space expanding by 115L to 345L (measured to the top of the rear backrests).
This expands to 850L in seven-seat versions with the rear seat folded and an even larger 885L in the five-seat 150TSI Life.
The Tayron has a wheelbase 110mm longer than the new third-generation Tiguan to enable its third-row seating.
The base Tayron 110TSI Life is front-wheel drive and has five seats, 18-inch 'Bologna' alloy wheels, keyless entry, power tailgate, 360-degree camera and a digital instrument cluster.
A 12.9-inch centre touchscreen is standard, with satellite navigation, wireless smartphone charging and DAB+ digital radio.
Standard active safety and driver assist technology includes 'Travel Assist', which combines adaptive cruise control with stop/go and lane-keep assist, as well as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
The Life is also available with the more powerful engine in the 150TSI, which has the same standard equipment but adds 4Motion all-wheel drive, DCC Pro (Dynamic Chassis Control Pro) and a higher 2500kg braked towing rating.
It also sees the boot area expanded to 885L with the second-row seats folded.
Volkswagen claims the Tayron 150TSI Life offers 'the cavernous boot space of a wagon, with the practicality and user comfort of an SUV body style'.
The seven-seat Tayron range kicks off with the 150TSI Elegance model grade, which also gets 19-inch 'Catania' alloy wheels, LED Plus headlights with an illuminated grille strip, LED tail lights and illuminated centre strip.
It also has chrome roof rails and privacy glass on the rear windows.
Inside, there's leather upholstery and power-adjustable, heated front seats with memory and massage function as standard, plus heated second row seats and heated steering wheel.
The flagship 195TSI R-Line boasts 'echoes of Golf GTI performance and handling' according to Volkswagen, with R-Line sports styling inside and out.
This includes 'Leeds' 20-inch alloy wheels and high-density matrix LED headlights and dynamic rear indicators.
The R-Line interior also gets the 15.0-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system, head-up display, progressive steering as well as a Harman Kardon premium sound system.
With 195kW of power and 400Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four, the Tayron R-Line has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.1 seconds.
Six colours will be offered from launch: Pure White, Oyster Silver Metallic, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Night Shade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, and Ultra Violet Premium Metallic.Below are the features Volkswagen Australia has detailed so far for the new Tayron range.
The 110TSI Life comes standard with the following equipment:
18-inch alloy wheels
Proximity entry
Power tailgate
Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument cluster
12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Satellite navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
DAB+ digital radio
Wireless phone charger
Park Assist Plus semi-autonomous parking
Autonomous emergency braking
Blind-spot monitoring
Traffic sign recognition
Front cross-traffic alert
Rear cross-traffic alert
Safe exit warning
Surround-view camera
Travel Assist
The 150TSI Life adds:
4Motion all-wheel drive
Adaptive chassis control (DCC Pro)
Chrome roof rails and trim
Rear privacy glass
LED Plus headlights with illuminated light bar
LED tail lights with illuminated light bar
The 150TSI Elegance adds:
19-inch alloy wheels
Leather-appointed upholstery
ergoActive front seats
LED Plus headlights with illuminated centre strip
LED Plus tail lights with illuminated centre strip
15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system
The 195TSI R-Line adds:
20-inch alloy wheels
R-Line body kit
R-Line interior
Progressive steering
Head-up display
Harman/Kardon sound system
HD Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam
LED Plus tail lights with dynamic indicators
15-inch Discover Pro Max infotainment system
Optional on the 150TSI Elegance and 150TSI R-Line are:
• Panoramic roof
Optional on the 150TSI Elegance is:
Sound & Vision package
Optional on the 195TSI R-Line is:
Black Style package
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So for some products, we'll wait for this engine to launch in Australia." It won't be the first Tank 500 powertrain Australia will miss out on, with a 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol V6 also offered overseas but not here. GWM believes it can offset the emissions of its turbo-diesel offerings with a range of hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) "So in the future, I think the Australian market, the PHEV, and HEV, plus diesel is a good choice for the customer… and also we have the EV, but I think for some scenarios the sales volume can be not very high," said Mr Yang. "So maybe these are the three types of powertrain that's much better for this market and also can balance the emissions." GWM now offers hybrid powertrains across its Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H7, Tank 300 and Tank 500 lineups, plus PHEV versions of the Haval H6 GT and Cannon Alpha (and, soon, the Tank 500). It has just one EV, the Ora hatch, but it'll be joined by two more EVs by the end of next year. Petrol power continues to be offered in the Haval Jolion, Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT lineups, and diesel power in the Tank 300, Cannon and Cannon Alpha. The company has said its hybrid-heavy lineup has already allowed it to start accumulating credits under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), meaning it can continue to offer diesel models without copping financial penalties, and also avoid imposing price rises on customers as other brands have done. GWM wants to be a top-five automotive brand in Australia by 2030, with plans to surpass 50,000 sales this year and reach 75,000 annual deliveries by the end of the decade. MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom Content originally sourced from: TheGWM Tank 500 is gaining a diesel option in Thailand, but for now Australia will stick with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. That's despite the smaller Tank 300 receiving a turbo-diesel engine earlier this year, which has quickly become the most popular powertrain in that lineup. The Toyota Prado-rivalling Tank 500 is receiving the same 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine that's seen in the related GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 300, for the Thai market. However, this vehicle is being built in Thailand, and GWM Australia has confirmed our Tank 500 will continue to be sourced from China. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Tank 500. Click here to get a great deal. The 2.4-litre turbo-diesel produces 135kW and 480Nm of torque in the Thai-market Tank 500, and is available with either rear- or four-wheel drive. The diesel-powered model is distinguished by a repositioned spare wheel, mounted under the vehicle instead of on the tailgate. GWM has previously hinted the Tank 500 will gain an upcoming four-cylinder 3.0-litre turbo-diesel in Australia. The bigger new engine, due for release around 2027, will also be fitted to the Cannon Alpha and Tank 700 off-road SUV, producing more power and torque than the brand's existing 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre oilers. "Some powertrain, especially [in] the high-end SUV, will need the high-torque [engine]," GWM International vice president James Yang told Australian media in Shanghai earlier this year. "So in China, or other market, we'll have the 2.4-litre diesel, especially in Thailand… But I think in Australia, the high-torque, big engine [is needed]. So for some products, we'll wait for this engine to launch in Australia." It won't be the first Tank 500 powertrain Australia will miss out on, with a 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol V6 also offered overseas but not here. GWM believes it can offset the emissions of its turbo-diesel offerings with a range of hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) "So in the future, I think the Australian market, the PHEV, and HEV, plus diesel is a good choice for the customer… and also we have the EV, but I think for some scenarios the sales volume can be not very high," said Mr Yang. "So maybe these are the three types of powertrain that's much better for this market and also can balance the emissions." GWM now offers hybrid powertrains across its Haval Jolion, Haval H6, Haval H7, Tank 300 and Tank 500 lineups, plus PHEV versions of the Haval H6 GT and Cannon Alpha (and, soon, the Tank 500). It has just one EV, the Ora hatch, but it'll be joined by two more EVs by the end of next year. Petrol power continues to be offered in the Haval Jolion, Haval H6 and Haval H6 GT lineups, and diesel power in the Tank 300, Cannon and Cannon Alpha. The company has said its hybrid-heavy lineup has already allowed it to start accumulating credits under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), meaning it can continue to offer diesel models without copping financial penalties, and also avoid imposing price rises on customers as other brands have done. GWM wants to be a top-five automotive brand in Australia by 2030, with plans to surpass 50,000 sales this year and reach 75,000 annual deliveries by the end of the decade. MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom Content originally sourced from:
