Volkswagen Tayron

The Volkswagen Tayron is a mid-size CUV produced by FAW-Volkswagen.

Volkswagen Tayron
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2018–present
AssemblyChina: Changchun (FAW-VW)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front wheel drive or four wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L EA211 I4 (petrol)
2.0 L EA888 I4 (petrol)
Transmission7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,589–4,595 mm (180.7–180.9 in)
Width1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)

Overview
Rear view

The Tayron was presented as a near production concept named VW Advanced Midsize SUV, during the premiere of the Volkswagen Touareg III in March 2018.[1] At the Chengdu Motor Show in September 2018, Volkswagen finally presented the production vehicle. Since October 2018, it is available in China.

The Tayron is built by FAW-Volkswagen.[2] 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines are standard, paired to a seven speed dual clutch gearbox. 280TSI, 330TSI and 380TSI trims are available.[3]

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 4,640 mm (182.7 in).[4]

References
  1. Holger Wittich, Bernd Conrad (2018-03-28). "VW-SUV-Offensive für China bis 2020: Tharu, Advanced Mid-Size-SUV & Powerful Family SUV". auto-motor-und-sport.de. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  2. Sppe Digital Media (2018-07-18). "VW Tayron wird ausgerollt". china-auto.news. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
  3. "Volkswagen Tayron specs".
  4. Krijgsman, Lars (2020-04-14). "Volkswagen Tayron X is nieuwe coupé-SUV". AutoWeek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-04-14.
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