Volkswagen's Tayron model in New Zealand will cost more, as new pricing and specifications are revealed.
Volkswagen has unveiled its latest offering in the SUV segment – the Tayron. Positioned between the Touareg and Tiguan, the Tayron is a seven-seat SUV engineered and built in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The Tayron will be available in two models: Elegance and R-Line. Both models meet EU6e emissions standards and come equipped with standard features such as driving profiles, 4Motion AWD "Active Control" for off-road and snow, and Adaptive Chassis Control Pro suspension.
The Tayron Elegance
The base model, the Elegance, is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo engine and AWD. It offers a 150kW/320Nm version of the engine. The Elegance model also features a panoramic sliding glass roof, fancy seats, and Harman Kardon audio as part of the Touring Package, which costs an additional $6000.
The Tayron R-Line
The R-Line model, priced at $96,990, includes additional features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, a more comprehensive camera-view system, IQ. Light matrix headlamps, dynamic indicators, illuminated rear "VW" logo, sports steering wheel, and ergoActive part-leather front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The R-Line model also boasts a larger 15-inch infotainment and head-up display.
The R-Line model also benefits from the Progressive Steering, which adjusts the ratio to specific cornering circumstances. Exclusive to the R-Line is a $2000 Black package for the exterior, including the wheels. The top R-Line model of the Tayron has a 195kW/400Nm engine.
Comparison with the Tiguan
The Tayron is a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace. It is 202mm longer in the wheelbase and 253mm longer overall than the Tiguan. The ground clearance of the Tayron is 198mm, which is 22mm more than any Tiguan. The top R-Line model of the Tayron opens at $19k more than the entry-level Tiguan Life.
A new purple color called Ultraviolet Metallic is available for the Tayron, although only this hue in the range attracts a premium. The R-Line model of the Tayron includes the Touring Package features, but the ergoActive chairs are already included in the R-Line, reducing the cost of the package to $4000 for the R-Line model.
In summary, the Tayron offers a spacious, powerful, and feature-rich SUV experience, positioning itself as a compelling option in the mid-size SUV segment.
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