Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the arrival of the all-new Tayron SUV, a brand-new model that comfortably slots between the Tiguan and Touareg in the lineup. Set to hit local showrooms in September 2025, the Tayron offers buyers a compelling mix of premium styling, cutting-edge tech, and everyday practicality - with both five- and seven-seat layouts available depending on the variant.

Built on the latest MQB Evo platform, the Tayron takes inspiration from the third-generation Tiguan, but dials up the space, refinement, and feature list. Volkswagen has designed the Tayron to appeal to a wide spectrum of Australian drivers, from growing families needing flexibility, to those wanting a spacious SUV with comfort and tech for long-distance touring.

Four variants will be offered at launch, each tailored to a different set of priorities, whether that’s entry-level value, luxury feel, or spirited performance.

Model Highlights:

🔹 110TSI Life (FWD, 7-seat):

110kW/250Nm 1.5L turbo petrol engine
7-speed wet-clutch DSG
1,800kg towing capacity
Standard features: 18" alloys, 12.9" infotainment screen, Digital Cockpit, Travel Assist, Area View 360°, wireless charging, 9 airbags

🔹 150TSI Life (AWD, 5-seat):

150kW/2.0L turbo petrol + 4MOTION
2,500kg towing capacity
885L of boot space
Combines SUV comfort with wagon practicality

🔹 150TSI Elegance (AWD, 7-seat):

Adds luxury touches: leather, ergoActive seats with massage/heating/ventilation, 19” alloys, LED Plus lighting, and chrome accents
Optional Sound & Vision package available

🔹 195TSI R-Line (AWD, 7-seat):

Flagship performance model: 195kW/400Nm, 0–100km/h in 6.1s
20” alloys, R-Line styling, Harman Kardon audio, 15” Discover Pro Max, Matrix LED headlights, HUD, and more
Optional Black Style package and panoramic sunroof

Volkswagen has packed the Tayron with an impressive array of driver assistance systems, including semi-autonomous Travel Assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, Park Assist Plus, and no less than nine airbags as standard across the range - including a front-centre airbag for enhanced occupant safety.

In terms of technology, every Tayron variant comes with a crisp 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display, wireless smartphone integration, digital radio, and a fully digital Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster. Step up to higher-spec models and you’ll find even more premium equipment, such as a 15-inch Discover Pro Max display, head-up display, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.

Inside, the Tayron’s cabin echoes Volkswagen’s push into luxury territory, with high-grade materials, clever storage, and spacious seating layouts designed to suit both urban errands and longer adventures. Whether you opt for five seats or seven, the focus is clearly on comfort, flexibility, and a high level of standard equipment.

With powertrains ranging from the efficient 110TSI front-wheel drive to the punchy 195TSI all-wheel drive, there’s something in the Tayron lineup for every type of driver. Towing capability spans from 1,800kg to 2,500kg, and VW’s proven 4MOTION system ensures confident handling in all weather and road conditions.

Volkswagen Australia says the Tayron is aimed at buyers who want premium features without the premium price tag. With the flexibility to cater for families, adventurers, and even performance-minded drivers, the Tayron looks set to shake up the mainstream large SUV space when it arrives later this year.

2025 Volkswagen Tayron range:

Volkswagen Tayron 110TSI Life
Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Life
Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
Volkswagen Tayron 195TSI R-Line

2025 Volkswagen Tayron options:

Sound & Vision package (available on Tayron 150TSI Elegance)
Black Style package (available on Tayron 195TSI R-Line)
Panoramic roof (available on Tayron 150TSI Elegance and 195TSI R-Line)

2025 Volkswagen Tayron highlights

MQB evo is the latest evolutionary stage of the modular transverse matrix platform bringing a variety of modern technologies to Tayron: premium features such as HD Matrix headlights, new adaptive chassis control DCC Pro standard on 150TSI and 195TSI variants, new driving experience switch and infotainment generation for a more intuitive and logical operating concept.
The all-new Tayron is equipped as standard with a Vehicle Dynamics Manager – an MQB system that made its debut in the Mk8.0 Golf GTI. The system controls the functions of the Electronic Differential Lock (XDL) and the lateral dynamics components of the controlled shock absorbers in the DCC Pro system. Wheel-specific braking interventions and selective changes in the shock absorber hardness leads to greater comfort and enhanced performance during dynamic cornering. This makes the vehicle handling more stable, agile and precise. With the DCC Pro you can choose from different driving profiles such as Comfort, Sport or Individual.
In 7-seat variants when the third row is not in use, the luggage compartment capacity is a considerable 850 litres with the third row folded, 150 litres more than the Tiguan Allspace. Choose the 150TSI Life model variant and the unique five seat configuration provides an enormous 885 litres – possessing all the desirable attributes of an SUV with the boot space of a wagon.
The all-new Tayron is approximately 250mm longer than the all-new, third-generation Tiguan, with a wheelbase that is 110mm longer allowing for third row seating, additional second row space and enormous luggage space. The vehicle length, width have increased over the Tiguan Allspace the all-new Tayron replaces.
The all-new Tayron will be available at launch in six colours: Pure White, Oyster Silver Metallic, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Night Shade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic, and Ultra Violet Premium Metallic.