2025 Volkswagen Tayron seven-seat SUV features outlined for Australia

Volkswagen's next-generation large family SUV – the 2025 Tayron – will be offered with four model grades and a choice of five or seven seats when it arrives in local showrooms this September.

The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace, and is the stretched version of the latest five-seat Tiguan, with similar engines and technology but more space inside.

Hybrid power will not be available at launch, rather a choice of two turbocharged petrol engines offered with up to 195kW.

Prices are yet to be confirmed, but it's expected to command a premium above the Tiguan, which starts from $44,990 plus on-road costs for the 110TSI Life, and tops out at $70,490 for the 195TSI Life.

The outgoing Tiguan Allspace was priced from $43,990 to $60,590 plus on-road costs.

Measuring 4770mm long, 1852mm wide and 1660mm tall, on a 2791mm wheelbase, the Tayron is slightly longer and wider than the Tiguan Allspace, but shares its distance between the front and rear wheels.

It is about 230mm longer nose to tail, and 114mm between the wheel axles, than the five-seat Tiguan.

Seven seats are standard in all models bar the 150TSI Life, which uses its five-seat layout to unlock slightly more space behind the second row of seats, at 885 litres against 850L.

Powering the base 110TSI Life is a 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

Models badged 150TSI upgrade to a 150kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine with the same gearbox and all-wheel drive, while the 195TSI R-Line ups outputs from the 2.0-litre engine to 195kW/400Nm.

The 2.0-litre engines are up on the 132kW and 162kW tunes offered in the outgoing Tiguan Allspace, while the 1.4-litre unit has no more power but upgrades from a six-speed auto to a seven-speed.

Standard features in the base model include a 12.9-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch instrument display, LED headlights, 18-inch alloys, keyless entry and start, a power tailgate, 360-degree camera, and a suite of advanced safety systems.

Extra features over the outgoing Tiguan Allspace 110TSI Life include a larger touchscreen (up from 8.0 inches), 360-degree camera, and power tailgate.

Adaptive suspension is offered on all-wheel-drive models, while higher grades add 19- or 20-inch wheels, matrix LED headlights, a 15-inch touchscreen, leather trim, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, and more.

The 2025 Volkswagen Tayron is due in Australian showrooms in September, possibly as a Model Year 2026 vehicle, rather than 2025.

• Seven seats
• 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine (110kW/250Nm) with seven-speed dual-clutch auto
• Front-wheel drive
• 1800kg braked towing capacity
• LED headlights
• 18-inch 'Bologna' alloy wheels
• 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, digital radio
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Keyless entry and start
• Power-operated tailgate
• 360-degree camera
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection awareness
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane centring assist (Travel Assist)
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Front cross-traffic alert/assist
• Door exit warning
• Automatic parking
• Traffic sign recognition
• Nine airbags (including front-centre)

• Five-seat layout
• 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (150kW/320Nm) with seven-speed dual-clutch auto
• All-wheel drive
• 2500kg braked towing capacity
• Adaptive suspension

• Seven-seat layout
• 19-inch 'Catania' alloy wheels
• LED 'Plus' headlights
• Illuminated front grille strip
• LED tail-lights with illuminated centre strip
• Leather upholstery
• Heated, ventilated, massaging and power-adjustable front seats with memory
• Heated outboard second-row seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Chrome roof rails and body trim
• Rear privacy glass

• 195kW/400Nm tune for 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
• R-Line exterior and interior styling
• 20-inch ‘Leeds’ alloy wheels
• HD matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist
• Scrolling rear LED indicators
• 15-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Head-up display
• Harman Kardon premium sound system

• HD matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist
• Scrolling rear LED indicators
• 15-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Head-up display
• Harman Kardon premium sound system

• 20-inch 'York' alloy wheels
• Gloss black side mirrors, roof rails, roof design strip and front bumper accents
• Black and dark anodised interior accents

A panoramic sunroof is available on the 150TSI Elegance and 195TSI R-Line.

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