Yes, we will be getting the Volkswagen Tayron SUV very soon in Malaysia and it will sit right in between the popular VW Tiguan and the super luxury VW Touareg.

This VW Tayron was developed and designed in Wolfsburg, and that’s also where it will be built. The SUV’s technical basis is the latest evolutionary stage of the modular transverse (MQB evo) platform. In addition, technology systems that were first developed for the Touareg have been adapted. Examples of the technology transferred to the Tayron include the interactive IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and the seats with a pneumatic 10-chamber pressure point massage function.

Please take note that the Tayron is an SUV whose comfort features are best-in-class, whose appealing quality with details such as real wood trim give it a luxury-class feel, whose superior luggage compartment volume with five passengers on board reaches up to 885 litres, whose outstanding aerodynamics (drag coefficient = 0.28) decisively optimise efficiency and whose plug-in hybrid drive with over 100 km of electric range (estimated) is one of the most economical systems of its kind in the world.

Visually, the front of the Tayron appears particularly high, underlining the SUV’s confidence. The large, sculptured bonnet is heavily contoured to the outer edges. The striking dual LED headlights are also located noticeably high up.

The two top-of-the-range versions Elegance and R-Line are equipped as standard with LED Plus headlights, which include automatic headlight range control and dynamic cornering lights, among other things. Derived from technology in the Touareg, the IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights are available as an option. In all versions, the Volkswagen logo and the upper of two glass-covered horizontal radiator grille bars light up when the driving lights are active. The horizontal LED bar forms a visually continuous light strip together with the horizontal LED daytime running light strips in the headlights. The fusion of all the LED elements creates an unmistakable day and night light signature for the Tayron.

On the inside, this Volkswagen Tayron’s dash panel features a horizontal architecture that stretches across the full width. The first level contains the Digital Cockpit Pro, digital instruments with a display diagonal of 260 mm (10.25 inches). The screen itself is shaded by the upper dash panel trim.

The Volkswagen Tayron is equipped with a particularly ergonomic ergoActive seat on the driver side in the Elegance and R-Line equipment versions. The optional Varenna leather package also makes it possible to integrate the specific ergoActive Plus seats for the driver and front passenger. In this case, the scope of equipment is extended to include electric 14-way adjustment including memory function, seat depth adjustment, a pneumatic four-way lumbar support adjustment function and a pneumatic 10-chamber pressure point massage in the backrests systems which have been adapted from the Touareg. In addition, automatic activation of the seat heating and seat ventilation can be configured depending on the outside temperature. Last but not least, the leather multifunction steering wheel can also be heated in conjunction with this package.

The seats in the second row feature backrest angle and longitudinal adjustment and can be folded in a 1/3 to 2/3 split. Rear passengers enjoy maximum legroom at luxury-class level. If the centre seat is free, a centre armrest can be folded out here. Two cup holders can be pulled out of the armrest. This extension can be swivelled to the left and right and has a joint at the front where tablets and smartphones can be locked in place.

Finally, did you know that in 2024, Volkswagen made extensive changes to the plug-in hybrid drive for its MQB models. This new generation is also used in the Volkswagen Tayron. Compared with previous systems, the new plug-in hybrid drives offer significantly longer electric ranges and maximised efficiency, which is even noticeable when using the engine.

The Tayron eHybrid will be available in two output levels: 150 kW (204 PS) and 200 kW (272 PS). The 200 kW plug-in hybrid drive is also the most powerful drive in the Tayron. Thanks to the efficiency of the drive system and the battery size, both plug-in hybrid models will achieve long electric ranges. Volkswagen currently expects the Tayron eHybrid with 150 kW and 200 kW to be able to cover distances of over 100 km with the electric drive motor only.

More details will be shared closer to launch date in Malaysia.