The new Volkswagen Tayron has officially touched down in South Africa, offered in both 5- and 7-seater guise. Here’s what the Tiguan Allspace’s replacement will cost you…
- New Volkswagen Tayron pricing starts at R811 800
- 3 derivatives in local range, all employing 1.4TSI
- Base variant has 5 seats, others upgrade to 7 pews
The new Volkswagen Tayron has arrived in South Africa, with the local range comprising a trio of derivatives at launch, including both 5- and 7-seater options.
Revealed back in October 2024 as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace, the new Wolfsburg-built Tayron effectively slots in above the 3rd-generation Tiguan but below the (reportedly soon-to-retire) Touareg.
So, what does the newcomer cost? Well, Volkswagen Group Africa has confirmed the 3-strong range kicks off with the 5-seater Tayron 1.4TSI DSG, priced from R811 800. This base derivative ships standard with items like 18-inch “Bologna” alloy wheels, “Eco” LED headlamps, Park Assist, blind-spot monitoring (with rear traffic alert), a 12.9-inch infotainment screen, adaptive cruise control (with front assist) and lane-keeping assist.
The mid-tier Tayron 1.4TSI Life DSG, meanwhile, is a 7-seater as standard and is priced from R853 800. This trim level adds features such as extra airbags (for a total of 9), 3-zone climate control, 10-colour ambient lighting, an uprated infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, illuminated “VW” badges (fore and aft), “3D” LED taillamps and automatic main-beam control for the LED headlamps.
Finally, the likewise 7-seater Tayron 1.4TSI R-Line DSG tops the portfolio, starting at R899 900. This flagship variant is set apart by its R-Line body kit, 19-inch “Coventry” rims, LED “Plus” headlamps (with an auto high-beam function), “Varenna” leather seats (with an “R-Line” logo plus massaging and heating functions up front) and 30-colour ambient lighting.
VW also offers a “Black Style” package for the R-Line, which adds various body elements (including roof rails) in high-gloss black, along with black 20-inch alloy wheels. Other options for the Tayron include HD matrix headlights (with “interactive” lighting functions), a tilt-and-slide panoramic sunroof, a Harman Kardon sound system and a leather package featuring electrically adjustable “Active Plus” seats.
Each of the 3 derivatives is powered by the Wolfsburg-based firm’s familiar turbocharged 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which delivers 110 kW and 250 Nm to the front axle via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard. For the record, in Europe, the Tayron is offered with a choice of mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, turbopetrol and turbodiesel powertrains.
As a reminder, the outgoing Tiguan Allspace line-up features 5 derivatives, with prices running from R701 600 to R934 700 (with the 2 most expensive variants upgrading from the standard 1.4TSI engine to a higher-output 2.0TSI motor driving all 4 wheels).
How much does the Volkswagen Tayron cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| VW Tayron 1.4TSI DSG (5-seater) | R811 800 |
| VW Tayron 1.4TSI Life DSG (7-seater) | R853 800 |
| VW Tayron 1.4TSI R-Line DSG (7-seater) | R899 900 |
The prices above include a 3-year/120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the starting price of the new Volkswagen Tayron in South Africa?
A: The new Volkswagen Tayron starts at a price of R811 800 in South Africa for the base 5-seater 1.4TSI DSG derivative. The mid-tier 7-seater Tayron 1.4TSI Life DSG is priced from R853 800, while the flagship 7-seater Tayron 1.4TSI R-Line DSG starts at R899 900.
Q: How many derivatives of the Volkswagen Tayron are available in South Africa?
A: There are 3 derivatives of the new Volkswagen Tayron available in the local South African range: the 5-seater 1.4TSI DSG, the 7-seater 1.4TSI Life DSG and the flagship 7-seater 1.4TSI R-Line DSG.
Q: What engine and transmission does the new Volkswagen Tayron use in South Africa?
A: Each of the 3 Volkswagen Tayron derivatives in South Africa is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 110 kW and 250 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard.
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