Volkswagen recently unveiled the 2025 Tayron L in China, giving us a preview of what to expect from the 2025 Tiguan. The Tayron L will serve as the global version of the second-generation crossover that is set to be introduced in China. It is interesting to note that some markets that currently offer both a five-seat Tiguan and a seven-seat Tiguan Allspace will receive the new model as the Tayron, replacing the Tiguan Allspace. However, in markets like the US where only the seven-seat Tiguan is available, the new model will still be called the Tiguan.
The Tayron L comes with some updates and improvements over its predecessor. It boasts larger dimensions, providing a little more room inside. The interior has been revamped with better buttons, and the design has been refreshed. In addition, the Tayron L will feature some form of hybrid power. Despite these changes, the new model is based on the same MQB Evo platform as the existing Tiguan, so the focus is more on cosmetic enhancements rather than mechanical upgrades.
According to the China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Tayron L measures 184.4 inches long, 73 inches wide, and 66.3 inches tall, with a 109.9-inch wheelbase. The R-Line trim is slightly longer due to resculpted bumpers. A comparison with the U.S.-market 2024 Tiguan reveals that the Tayron L is 4.8 inches longer, 0.5 inch wider, and 1.7 inches taller, all on the same wheelbase. This translates to additional cargo room compared to the current Tiguan model. It’s worth noting that the Atlas is significantly larger than the Tayron L and Tiguan.
The Tayron L sports more imposing lines compared to the Tiguan, with full-width light bars at the front and rear. In China, the new model will be offered in four trims, including two R-Line grades, powered by either a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 158 horsepower, or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with outputs of 184 hp or 217 hp. The different trims will feature subtle design variations such as grille and rear diffuser inserts. The U.S. market is expected to receive the 2.0-liter engine in a mild-hybrid configuration, with a potential plug-in hybrid option in the future.
Inside the Tayron L, we can expect upgraded features such as a refined digital cockpit, a new heads-up display, a 15-inch infotainment screen, a rotary controller, physical buttons on the steering wheel, and a shifter on a steering column stalk.
Production of the Tayron L is set to begin in early 2025, with a debut expected later this year. Car enthusiasts and Volkswagen fans can look forward to experiencing the new and improved features of the 2025 Tiguan based on the exciting updates seen in the Tayron L.