- The VW Tayron, debuting October 10, will likely replace the Tiguan Allspace in Europe.
- Expect the new Tiguan in the US to mirror the European-spec Tayron’s design.
- The Tayron will use the MQB Evo platform and may feature mild and plug-in hybrid options.
Volkswagen has just dropped the first teaser of the European-spec Tayron, set to debut on October 10. This compact SUV, which will also be marketed in North America as the new 2025 Tiguan, promises to be a step up from the current lineup.
The new VW Tayron will be longer and more spacious than the European Tiguan, taking over from the discontinued Tiguan Allspace and positioning itself between the Tiguan and the Touareg. VW touts the Tayron as a “sophisticated all-rounder,” boasting that it was engineered in Wolfsburg, Germany.
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The brief teaser video highlights the rear end of the Tayron, showcasing its animated LED graphics on the full-width taillights and the illuminated VW emblem.
From what we’ve seen, the EU-spec Tayron will likely mirror the design of the Chinese-spec Tayron L. The latter appeared on the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology last August, revealing its styling and technical specifications prior to the official debut.
VW TAYRON (EUROPE)
Photos: Volkswagen News, Focus.ua
VW TAYRON L (CHINA)
Photos: MIIT
According to the documents, the VW Tayron L measures 4,684 mm (184.4 inches) long, making 133 mm (5.2 inches) longer than the EU-spec Tiguan but 51 mm (2 inches) shorter than the Chinese-market Tiguan L. While it’s unclear if the European Tayron will match the Tayron L’s dimensions exactly, it will certainly be larger than the European Tiguan.
In order to make VW’s strategy for compact SUVs easier to understand, we made a chart with the different Tiguans and Tayrons available in each market:
The VW Tayron will be built on the MQB Evo platform, the same architecture that underpins the Tiguan and Passat. While the Chinese Tayron L will offer a choice of traditional internal combustion engines, including 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter options, the European Tayron is likely to embrace electrification.
Judging from the rest of the VW lineup in Europe, options for the Tayron could include mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, while we wouldn’t be surprised if it was also made available with regular gasoline and diesel engines. VW’s most potent PHEV setup generates 268 hp (272 PS) and is good for 100 km (62 miles) of range.
As we approach the Tayron’s European launch on October 10, additional details will become clearer. It will be particularly interesting to see if the US-spec Tiguan will make its debut around the same time, offering a glimpse into how the Tayron’s features and specifications might translate to the North American market.