Volkswagen
introduces the new Tayron
The new Volkswagen Tayron, a 7-seater sport utility vehicle, is engineered and built in Wolfsburg, Germany. Positioned between the Touareg and the Tiguan, the new Tayron will be offered with the 1.4 TSI 110kW engine mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission.
All-terrain design and premium interior
The Tayron, measuring 4.79m in length, boasts a clean and striking SUV design. Its distinctive light signature is created by LED headlights and an illuminated Volkswagen badge at the front, a theme echoed at the rear with a full-length horizontal LED bar and illuminated Volkswagen logo. The Tayron ' s sophisticated design quality is further accentuated by sharp lines in its elongated silhouette. Inside, the seven-seater cabin upholds the same high standards with premium finishes and materials, such as ArtVelours Eco( microfibre) and illuminated trims, varying by equipment line.
Tayron Life – everything on board.
The all-new Tayron will launch with three equipment lines: Tayron Base, Life and R-Line. The 5-seater Base derivative offers Eco LED headlights, Park Assist, Blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, 12.9-inch infotainment Radio, Adaptive cruise control with front assist, Lane keeping assist including 18-inch Bologna alloy wheels. The Tayron Life comes standard with an extensive equipment package. Among the features on board are a three-zone automatic air conditioner, 10-colour background lighting, nine airbags, driving experience control( which adjusts driving profiles), an
The all-new
Volkswagen Tayron, which first premiered at the Volkswagen Indaba in early 2025, is now available for sale in
South Africa.
infotainment system with App-Connect Wireless( for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto). The Life derivative also includes digital instruments, LED headlights with automatic main beam control( Light Assist), illuminated Volkswagen logos at the front and rear.
Standard assist systems include adaptive cruise control( ACC), lane change system( Side Assist), lane keeping system( Lane Assist), an automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring( Front Assist), Park Assist Plus, a rearview camera system. Additionally, the Tayron comes with a new exit warning system, which can prevent a door from being opened if a vehicle approaches from behind, offering both acoustic and visual warnings.
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