The Volkswagen Tayron () is a

compact crossover SUV Compact crossover SUV is an automobile classification used mainly in North America to describe a segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, between subcompact crossover SUV and mid-size crossover SUV. By late 2010s, the segment ...

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FAW-Volkswagen FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between FAW Group and Volkswagen Group which manufactures Audi and Volkswagen marque passenger cars for sale in China. It was founded on 6 February 1991. FAW-VW is headquartered in the so ...

Overview

The Tayron was presented as a near production concept named VW Advanced Midsize SUV during the premiere of the Volkswagen Touareg III in March 2018. At the Chengdu Motor Show in September 2018, Volkswagen finally presented the production vehicle. Since October 2018, it is available in China. The Tayron is built by

. 1.4-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines are standard, paired to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. 280TSI, 330TSI and 380TSI trims are available. Other models include the Tayron R-Line and Tayron GTE Plug-In Hybrid. File:2018 FAW-Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI (front).jpg, Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI File:2018 FAW-Volkswagen Tayron 380 TSI (rear).jpg, Rear view

Tayron X

A variant with a coupé CUV body style called the "Tayron X" was announced in April 2020. It resembles the Volkswagen SUV Coupé Concept that was shown at the 2019 edition of Auto Shanghai. Besides having a different shape, it is slightly longer at . File:Volkswagen Tayron X IMG001.jpg, Volkswagen Tayron X File:Volkswagen Tayron X IMG005.jpg, Volkswagen Tayron X

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