Volkswagen is preparing to introduce its brand new SUV model called Tayron. Volkswagen Design Director Andreas Mindt shared a short promotional video on his Instagram account, announcing that Tayron will be officially introduced on October 10. The vehicle will replace the current Tiguan Allspace. In fact, it will be Volkswagen’s last vehicle with an internal combustion engine.

Volkswagen Tayron to be company’s last internal combustion model

Mindt describes the Tayron model as “a completely new, elegant and versatile vehicle .” The launch also comes at a critical time for Volkswagen. As the brand prepares for the transition to electric vehicles, the Tayron will be one of the last internal combustion engine models in this transition process. In other words, we can say that the Tayron will serve as a bridge that both integrates traditional engine technology and evolves towards the electric vehicles of the future.

The Tayron’s spaciousness and airiness have already garnered praise. Built on a platform known in China as the Tayron L, the SUV is 11cm longer than the current Tiguan with a wheelbase of 2.79 metres. The vehicle’s total length is 4.69 metres.

If we take a closer look at the promotional video, there are some striking details, especially about the rear of the vehicle. The Tayron name under the red-illuminated Volkswagen logo, the three-piece taillights and the LED strip running along the trunk lid seem to be a continuation of the design language we’ve seen in Volkswagen models recently.

Although there is no clear information about engine options yet, Tayron is expected to be offered in gasoline, diesel, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. In particular, it is estimated that the plug-in hybrid versions will come with 204 and 272 horsepower options.

With a 19.7 kWh battery, these models are said to be capable of offering more than 100 km of electric range. However, there will be no fully electric Tayron model, as Volkswagen does not plan to launch an electric SUV of this size until 2026.