Volkswagen Tayron
The Volkswagen Tayron is a crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen. Originally a Chinese market nameplate produced by FAW-Volkswagen since 2018, from the second-generation model the Tayron became a global nameplate starting in 2024 to replace the Tiguan Allspace, a long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan Mk2 that came with optional three-row seating.
According to Volkswagen, the name Tayron is a combination of the words 'tiger' and 'iron'.
First generation (Typ 5N; 2018)
The first-generation Tayron was presented as a near production concept named VW Advanced Midsize SUV during the premiere of the Volkswagen Touareg III in March 2018. At the Chengdu Motor Show in September 2018, Volkswagen finally presented the production vehicle. Since October 2018, it is available in China.Built by FAW-Volkswagen, the model is powered by 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engine options, paired to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. 280TSI, 330TSI and 380TSI trims are available. Other models include the Tayron R-Line and Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid.
Tayron X
A variant with a coupé CUV body style called the "Tayron X" was announced in April 2020. It resembles the Volkswagen SUV Coupé Concept that was shown at the 2019 edition of Auto Shanghai. Besides having a different shape, it is slightly longer at.Second generation (Typ DN; 2024)
The second-generation Tayron was presented at the 2024 Paris Motor Show in October. It is an SUV with optional three-row seating, positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg and replacing the Tiguan Allspace the long-wheelbase and three-row version of the Tiguan Mk2. It is the first Tayron to be marketed outside China. Production of the Tayron Mk2 is performed at three locations: Wolfsburg in Germany; Puebla in Mexico and Changchun in China.The Tayron will also be produced in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India, via complete knock-down kits from 2026 onward.