The Volkswagen Tayron is a new vehicle that replaces the Tiguan Allspace. It has a three-row seating layout, as opposed to the two rows on the current Tiguan, which will probably be great for families who are on the road often. So, what's it all about, the first-ever Tayron?
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The first-ever Volkswagen Tayron is basically a longer version of the Tiguan, which is a big plus for anyone who likes this current car but doesn't think it's long enough. Starting at 45,475 Euros plus additional costs, it is the replacement for the old Tiguan Allspace, which had a three-row seating layout, so it might appeal to families in particular. There's nothing crazy-special about the Tayron, but I like the idea that European families will get to drive a three-row crossover, and even more importantly, that it's made by Volkswagen.
While the Tayron's exterior is basically an enlarged Tiguan, the interior holds a similar story. It still employs the minimalist approach like most Volkswagens today. While the button-packed steering wheel is the tip of the iceberg, it also features a Digital Cockpit comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15-inch central infotainment display touchscreen that controls the infotainment, air conditioning, and the show-off ambient lighting. It even comes with HUD, Driving Experience Control, and the annoying IDA voice assistant.
Having three-row seats is a welcoming feat, but getting through the third row is as challenging as any other three-row SUV you're familiar with, and with 345 liters of legroom from the third row seats, grown-ups are going to find it challenging to squeeze through. No sweet spot there. You'd be better off sitting in the second row unless the invasion of child seats would ruin your touring day.
Asked about boot space, the Tayron can fit up to 885 liters with the third-row seats present, which is big enough for today's groceries, but with the passenger seats folded down, it has a max boot space of 2090 liters.
Thanks to the MQB evo platform, the Tayron behaves slightly better than the old Tiguan Allspace. With the available 4MOTION 4-wheel-drive system and Dynamic Chassis Control, it can do slightly more.
The Tayron offers several engine options, and each comes with a different transmission. Petrol and diesel variants are paired with a 7-speed automatic. However, eHybrid variants come mated with a 6-speed automatic. Right-minded Europeans are skipping the 2.0 TDi variant due to the fallout from the Dieselgate scandal.
More appealing choices include the 1.5 eTSi OPF, 1.5 eHYBRID OPF, and the 265PS 2.0 TSi OPF, which is exclusive to the R-Line variant.
The Tayron’s fuel efficiency is impressive, with the WLTP fuel economy of the entry-level variant rating at 6.2 l/100 km. For those who want a little more pep, the 1.5 eHybrid OPF will take you 0-100kph in 7.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 215kph. Its electric-only driving range is only up to 119km. Best to ditch your Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for this one.
As always, the Tayron is packed with numerous safety features such as a lane change system, autonomous emergency braking, and a lane keeping system, rearview camera system, dynamic road sign display, available park assist pro with remote parking capability, and the available trailer assist.
The first-ever Volkswagen Tayron is everything you'd expect from today's Tiguan, only bigger. This is common sense paid off, the Volkswagen way.
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