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Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid & Tayron eHybrid now on sale in Australia

Volkswagen Australia is confirming prices and specs for the new Tiguan and Tayron eHybrid (PHEV) options, offering up to 200kW of power and over 100km of electric range.

Both are presented in two-variant form, including 150TSI Elegance and 200TSI R-Line. All offer AC charging at up to 11kW and DC charging at up to 40kW, with a 19.7kWh battery on board providing an electric range between 113-117km (WLTP).

2026 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid 200TSI R-Line Australia

Going for the 150TSI Elegance gets you a total system output of 150kW, partly thanks to a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The R-Line produces an impressive 200kW, also assisted by a 1.5 turbo engine. Acceleration times across 0-100km/h are around 7.2 and 7.3 seconds for the 200kW R-Line Tiguan and Tayron, respectively.

The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s main medium-size SUV while the Tayron is a bit larger, essentially replacing the old Tiguan Allspace. It offers 705L of boot space compared with the Tiguan’s 652L – the Tayron is around 230mm longer overall, with 114mm in the wheelbase. Speaking about the new models, Arjun Nidigallu, head of product at Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, said:

“Introducing the Tiguan eHybrid and Tayron eHybrid is a milestone for Volkswagen in Australia. These SUVs bring meaningful electric range, fast and flexible charging and the everyday usability our customers expect. This is how we make electrification practical and desirable for Australian families and it’s a clear step toward our future lineup.”

2026 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid 200TSI R-Line - boot

Going for the 200TSI R-Line doesn’t just get you more power, it also showcases a number of sporty enhancements and unique trimmings, such as 20-inch alloy wheels, hip-hugging seats in the front, bespoke highlights and badges, and a 10-speaker sound system with sub-woofer.

The new models go on sale now from the following prices (excluding on-road costs):

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid 150TSI Elegance: $64,590
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid 200TSI R-Line: $74,550

2026 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid 150TSI Elegance: $62,390
2026 Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid 200TSI R-Line: $76,550

Brett Davis

Brett started out as a motor mechanic but eventually became frustrated working on cars that weren't his. He then earned a degree in journalism and scored a job at Top Gear Australia back in 2008, and then worked at Zoom/Extreme Performance magazines, CarAdvice, and started PerformanceDrive/PDriveTV in 2011 with Josh Bennis. He's now the owner and managing editor here at Driving Enthusiast.

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