VW: New model series for the large family

The Tiguan is one of the Volkswagen Group's top sellers. It is currently the best-selling VW model in Switzerland. This also includes the Tiguan Allspace version, which has been stretched by 21 centimeters, but this is now being discontinued. However, customers will not have to do without this mid-range model between the 4.49-metre-long Tiguan and the 4.88-metre-long Touareg in the future - as the new Tayron series will now be added.

With a length of 4.79 meters, the Tayron fits perfectly into this gap. Visually, it is independent; apart from the platform (MQB evo), it has nothing in common with the Tiguan. The SUV, which is available with five or seven seats, offers a trunk capacity of up to 885 liters, which can be expanded to up to 2090 liters with the seats folded down. The two plug-in hybrids are only available as five-seaters with slightly less load volume (705 to 1915 liters).

Usual large selection

There is also plenty of space for the occupants, even in the third row. The cockpit layout with a 10.25-inch display behind the steering wheel and a 12.9 or 15-inch screen in the middle is virtually standard today. It is pleasing that VW has listened to customer criticism and given the steering wheel normal buttons again instead of the impractical sliding surfaces.

There is a choice of three petrol engines, two diesels and two plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with a power range from 110 kW/150 hp to 200 kW/272 hp with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Exemplary: the PHEVs can cover up to 126 kilometers purely electrically and can be charged with 50 kW (DC) - so you can always drive purely electrically in everyday life.

And the new VW Tayron is a pleasure to drive. The well-insulated SUV virtually glides over the asphalt and makes even long journeys pleasant. Comfort features such as seat massage or the 700-watt sound system from Harman-Kardon further enhance comfort. The new VW Tayron is now available from Swiss dealers, with prices starting at 47,900 Swiss francs.