Volkswagen Tavendor

The Volkswagen Tavendor is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen through FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in China since 2022. It is positioned between the larger Talagon and the smaller Tayron within FAW-Volkswagen SUV line-up.

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Overview

The Tavendor was unveiled in August 2022. It is based on the MQB Evo architecture, sharing the similar dimensions and powertrain options with the similarly sized Teramont and the larger Talagon.

2025 facelift

The MIIT released photos of the facelifted Tavendor on August 8, 2025. The exhaust outlets are moved, the hood features a chrome-infused shut line, and the lower grille is replaced with vertical air inlets. A new 450 TSI grade is also introduced using a 2 liter turbocharged inline 4 engine producing 270 horsepower.

Powertrain

The Tavendor is fitted with turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine, available in two power output options. The base model will produce, with the more powerful variant producing. Both are paired with the seven-speed DSG automatic transmission with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.