The VW Tayron has landed in Mzansi and one would be making a mistake if they label it a 7 seat Tiguan as it offers more than that.
There are 3 spec models to choose from with a Base model, Life model and the R Line topping the range. Buyers have a myriad of options to tailor make their Tayron to their lifestyle. There is also the Black Style package offered exclusively for the Tayron R-Line include decorative body trim and attachments (including roof rails) in high-gloss black, Black diamond turned surface 20-inch alloy wheels, a front bumper in an individualised R-Line design and interior decorative trim in dark chrome look. Depending on the specification package, the Tayron can also be customised with a Leather package, Navigation Infotainment package and an IQ Package which includes Travel Assist and LED Matrix Headlights.
With a longer wheelbase compared to the Tiguan, the Tayron comes with a 5 seat configuration as standard with the 7 seat option also offered for the family buyer. Panoramic sunroof comes as an option for those seeking the night stars views when driving. LIGHT HD matrix headlights and the seats with a pneumatic 10-chamber pressure point massage function. All models come with an illuminated Volkswagen badge front and back.
Sharply drawn lines in the elongated silhouette emphasise the high design quality of the Tayron. The 5-seater Base derivative offers Eco LED headlights, Park Assist, Blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, 12.9-inch infotainment Radio, Adaptive cruise control with front assist, Lane keeping assist including 18-inch Bologna alloy wheels. R-Line design and 19-inch Coventry alloy wheels.
The Tayron Life comes standard with an extensive equipment package. Among the features on board are a three-zone automatic air conditioner, 10-colour background lighting, nine airbags, driving experience control (which adjusts driving profiles), an infotainment system with App-Connect Wireless (for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto). The Life derivative also includes digital instruments, LED headlights with automatic main beam control (Light Assist).
Standard assist systems include adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane change system (Side Assist), lane keeping system (Lane Assist), an automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring (Front Assist), Park Assist Plus, a rear-view camera system. The R-Line is also equipped with LED Plus headlights (including dynamic cornering light), 3D LED tail clusters with dynamic turn signal and 30-colour background lighting including illuminated interior applications in the dash panel and door trim. The R-Line is also equipped with LED Plus headlights (including dynamic cornering light), 3D LED tail clusters with dynamic turn signal and 30-colour background lighting including illuminated interior applications in the dash panel and door trim.
The new Tayron will be offered with the 1.4 TSI 110kW engine mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. The engine develops maximum torque of 250 Nm available between 1500 and 3500 rpm.
Other optional equipment for the Tayron includes innovative systems such as Volkswagen’s sophisticated IQ. LIGHT HD matrix headlights with interactive lighting functions, a large tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, a Harman Kardon sound system with a music output of 700W and a high-quality Leather package with electrically adjustable ergo Active Plus seats including massage and ventilation functions. Equipment options include innovative assist systems such as Travel Assist, which provides assisted longitudinal and lateral guidance over the entire speed range.
Retail Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)
Tayron 1.4 TSI 110kW Base DSG R 811 800
Tayron 1.4 TSI 110kW Life DSG R 853 800
Tayron 1.4 TSI 110kW R-Line DSG R 899 900
The Volkswagen Tayron comes standard with a 3 year/120 000 km warranty, 5 year / 90 000 km EasyDrive Service Plan including a 12-year anti corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000 km.