Is this the next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace ? A new filing on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed what will likely be known as the Volkswagen Tayron in markets like Australia. Images of the new SUV have surfaced on the Chinese database entry, where it’ll be badged Tayron L in the region. While it bears a different name, the Tayron L basically looks like an extended version of the new-gen Tiguan.
There are minor styling differences in terms of bumper details and the placement of the rear badging – the Tayron L script runs directly underneath the rear light bar as opposed to the lower section of the tailgate on the new Tiguan – but much of this could be down to regional differences, as the Tayron L will be built in China for China. It is understood, however, the Tayron L will be very similar to the global Tayron which will be a three-row companion to the latest Tiguan, much like the existing Tiguan Allspace. It will also form the basis of the US-market Tiguan, as per the current generation which is also based on the extended version.
We haven’t seen any images of the interior yet, but like the exterior expect very strong links to the new Tiguan, perhaps with some minor changes to distinguish the two SUV nameplates. A larger touchscreen running new-generation infotainment software and a new digital instrument cluster headline the interior changes to the Tiguan, as well as a general design overhaul and new detailing lik.