New 7-Seater Volkswagen Tayron to Challenge Toyota Fortuner

By Aquib Nawab Car Models

Global Introduction

[{"selector":"#anim-130fc54b-f391-4c7f-b48b-ecd17d1b4c26","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-120.20548%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ae59c4fd-e124-4671-a7be-7b55b786243a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5a833f08-e6b1-435d-82f5-4f9fb8da187e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7e3a1348-647c-4d91-be47-8c43455bfd07","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(120.47782%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a7da2c27-d4d4-45e9-9a4d-2d685dc5980c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c00b0db9-1b9c-48cf-8224-1a02505643fb","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-73000219-47ba-40f9-b285-02c6ab931cd2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.673912801161276%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Volkswagen's plan to replace the current-generation Tiguan AllSpace unveils the new SUV, Tayron, in select markets where the Tiguan AllSpace is currently available.

Tayron in the USA

[{"selector":"#anim-c8e0dbcf-8576-4cae-b661-4dbf61ed1a34 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.369545456485422%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-407b56c0-62a7-4d28-a6ff-ae73f6368ebf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.33333%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8cbfa6b3-0bdb-4336-8b75-ed11c0759653","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-892bafbd-e100-4ca6-bc14-eda499860363","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c6b84f67-6dba-455b-a664-6ae0698a5ef7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(118.36735%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-83f63bd3-4105-4279-a58e-776984abaca5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ddcd0a8b-358e-461d-8cbe-30fc4abc2720","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Tayron, under the 'Tiguan' name, is set to join Volkswagen's SUV lineup in the United States, offering an exciting addition.

Distinct Model in China

[{"selector":"#anim-a41ba14b-3290-47aa-8a35-d1b04f04f1d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.684782726359181%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9f0bbaee-c978-4c89-9252-475870c1d1f2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-122.29965%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7fb8fc9c-cb86-4dc8-b680-b94296dc8724","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cbc45344-d008-482a-ab9a-69a29ed6ea5a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dae8fd25-ecb2-45d4-aea6-babe401d67d9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(113.72550%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e51a3990-fe22-406d-9ff0-aaa9c348b324","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-22bb7cd3-3795-4e48-aeaa-d6d28d1aed2b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Notably, China already has a Tayron SUV, but the Tayron replacing the Tiguan AllSpace will sport a distinct model with a unique exterior design.

Platform Sharing

[{"selector":"#anim-6774c399-5a71-4232-82a4-74a4cf68f8c1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.130434204309914%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9601f7a0-f35b-4411-92d7-313fc6e4d23a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(121.95123%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-65d76817-affc-4b7b-a61d-9faad329788d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5746984e-46a3-4696-b135-4582a451e338","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-56ce2165-b3e0-4071-9e97-8b5b26b8be15","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-122.30215%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-db96cf84-4b39-47c0-94ac-aada6742a196","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2456341f-de51-44d5-b88b-699657b1fea8","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Tayron shares its MQB Evo platform with the anticipated next-generation Skoda Kodiaq, making it a platform partner that might also make its way to the Indian market.

Engine Options

[{"selector":"#anim-b7659d02-1c44-4382-8d0b-f78a853f47be [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.344594361308298%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eb837818-cce9-4cad-b067-897ef537684e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.25436%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6d08951d-4c92-4deb-9d50-1e8ac77025d9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b2fcfa9b-415c-49b1-83d0-e70b864c7297","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-602c6758-1a01-4935-95b4-7366e2503e48","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(117.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-71889c4a-b7f1-4cf1-8a2e-f77ee61c5b06","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a13cba8-896c-4a86-8590-3f4a4f21c77e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Tayron offers two engine options: a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-liter diesel engine, both featuring 48V mild-hybrid technology. However, in India, Volkswagen will exclusively offer the petrol powertrain.

Transmission

[{"selector":"#anim-6aa324fb-9154-43fd-a2b9-87054aa6a0b6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.908636660649229%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a23d218f-93a4-414f-882c-df2b4e2da1d9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(123.34495%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b3bcc211-3181-43f8-a7fb-8a02672b8fe3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81355e82-ae0b-4460-9fe4-dfebf34e0b98","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7668f400-6a7b-42f1-82bf-948db18223f8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-119.59459%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8521228a-025c-4bb2-a942-d6ddb3527acb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-51145fa2-682e-402f-9da5-dbf240b140b0","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Both engine options will be mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, ensuring a smooth and efficient driving experience.

Drive Configurations

[{"selector":"#anim-5f831d6c-e24a-4e77-8efc-9b5038545b30 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.265275912963506%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1184c4bb-31b6-4d19-9533-454138af8232","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.95122%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b8acede0-b459-4ce8-86b9-c7290ba9ff74","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-67b86e2b-d41a-43be-b1e6-19e9f4f93309","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c4906b8b-61d2-4e6e-a95b-e437fb27150d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(117.90541%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d9d87151-6b18-47e9-8802-0143164a28c2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-091a1528-12a8-4d55-a148-828bec4a7610","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Buyers worldwide can choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations for the Tayron. In India, however, only the all-wheel drive option will be available.

Plug-in Hybrid Options

[{"selector":"#anim-a3b1990a-f738-4cfd-a521-9d6db060483c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.908636660649229%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dab80269-356e-43b9-b4d5-28a313812913","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(121.60280%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-be9ba6ad-1988-449d-a215-1022ef0515ac","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c0d59f50-c61f-4ca2-866e-0eb04bbd9dbd","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8c97b8f8-e32a-452f-b9d7-a2a8ac362dd3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.28378%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fcc29906-9609-49d3-b583-abc8916446df","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7bf60bea-51e1-4d52-9ba1-d84b80b93f14","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Globally, the Tayron will introduce 2 plug-in hybrids, 204 & 272 bhp, 100 km electric range, 19.7 kWh battery, offering electric-only ranges. These options hold potential appeal for the Indian market's eco-conscious consumers.

Indian Arrival

[{"selector":"#anim-c723a442-49ab-4d67-974f-81ae86f904ce [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.906580270019852%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a20bf82e-80cb-48f4-8d7d-3a999aae4d1c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-121.95122%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d5308369-01a0-409e-89e1-8a018b030250","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c636c921-0d97-4ac1-bab9-61011885bb3b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":600,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b7d954e7-790f-44dc-b138-c061f9c21f7c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(117.90541%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1203393d-c61f-4acb-8137-fe1b8648ee67","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34cd27a1-723a-4658-858c-41b1bea1da39","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Volkswagen Tayron is anticipated to arrive in India in early 2025 as a three-row, petrol-only SUV, will follow the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly route, optimizing availability for Indian consumers.

6 most humble cars of Bollywood actresses: Maruti Swift to Hyundai Creta

Read the Next... Lets Go!