The new SA-bound Volkswagen Tayron has been revealed, offering up to 7 seats and thus effectively serving as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace…
Meet the new Volkswagen Tayron, which the Wolfsburg-based automaker has slotted in between the latest Tiguan and the facelifted Touareg. As such, this fresh-faced SUV – which will offer up to 7 seats – effectively serves as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace.
While pre-sales have already opened in Europe, the new Tayron – a badge previously reserved for a separate China-only SUV – is scheduled to launch in South Africa in the 3rd quarter of 2025. VW Group Africa tells us “further details, including specifications, pricing and launch dates, will be shared in due course”.
UPDATE (August 2025): VW Group Africa has opened pre-orders for the new Tayron, which will be offered locally with the German brand’s familiar 1.4 TSI engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This turbopetrol motor develops 110 kW and 250 Nm.
In Mzansi, VW says the base Tayron will be only available as a 5-seater. As such, we can expect the mid-grade Tayron Life and the flagship Tayron R-Line to both be offered with 7 pews.
On the Old Continent, the new Tayron will be available with a wide range of engines, all mated with dual-clutch transmissions as standard (driving either the front axle or all 4 wheels). The range will kick off with a 110 kW 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid powertrain, while 2 turbocharged petrol engines (TSI) and a pair of turbodiesel motors (TDI) will also later be available.
In addition, European markets will receive 2 plug-in hybrid options. Wearing the eHybrid badge, these powertrains will generate 150 kW/350 Nm and 200 kW/400 Nm, respectively, each furthermore using a 19.7 kWh (net capacity) battery pack to offer an all-electric range of “over 100 km”.
However, in South Africa, we’d speculate the new Tayron will likely draw from the engine options available in the latest Tiguan portfolio (which you can read about here). For reference, the outgoing Tiguan Allspace – with current pricing bookends of R687 800 and R916 400 – is still available locally with 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI powertrains.
Interestingly, while all 5 derivatives in the local Allspace line-up come standard with 7 seats, the Euro-spec Tayron can be specified with either 5 or 7 pews. Measuring 4 792 mm from nose to tail (with 2 791 mm between its axles), the new model is slightly longer than the Allspace.
When configured as a 7-seater (which is interestingly not possible in conjunction with the plug-in hybrid powertrain), the 3rd row features what VW describes as 2 “individual seats for smaller guests”. When not in use, this final row can be folded flat to increase the luggage space. While 5-seater derivatives offer 885 litres of boot space, the 7-seater’s number falls to 345 litres (or 850 litres with the 3rd row stowed).
“The new Tayron is a bona fide Volkswagen: its quality is reflected in every detail; it is comfortable and practical for everyday life, and it is available with a wide range of drive systems. With this new Volkswagen SUV, we are further expanding our range in a growing segment and closing the gap between our best-seller, the Tiguan, and our luxury SUV, the Touareg. I am convinced that the Tayron will make its mark and be well received by our customers,” said Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
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