Volkswagen Tiguan and Tayron eHybrid 2026: Sharp pricing for midsize Euros undercuts key rival Mitsubishi, but no seven-seater will be offered

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Volkswagen Australia has bolstered its midsize SUV offerings with the introduction of Tiguan and Tayron eHybrid (PHEV) variants, priced from $64,590 and $62,390 respectively, before on-road costs. 

Both the 4539mm long Tiguan and 4792mm long Tayron offer two identical trim grades — 150TSI Elegance and 200TSI R Line — with the premium, more powerful R Line eHybrid costing an additional $9960 in Tiguan ($74,550) and $14,160 in Tayron ($76,550) guises. 

Across the two midsize SUVs, stepping into a plug-in hybrid variant over an equivalent combustion grade represents a relatively small cost, with a $3000 eHybrid markup applied to Tiguan, and a $2000 markup for Tayron. 

Keeping introductory costs low for both PHEV models should help Volkswagen orient its product toward cost effective buyers, in an attempt to dethrone long-standing plug-in favourites $63,790 Mitsubishi Outlander and $42,990 BYD Sealion 6. 

Both Tiguan and Tayron PHEV combine a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four cylinder with a six-speed DSG and electric motor to produce 150kW for Elegance models or 200kW for R-Line grades. Volkswagen claims a combined efficiency of 1.6 to 1.8L/100km, and an EV driving range of 113 to 117km (both WLTP).

Rapid DC charging the 19.7kWh battery from 10 to 80 percent takes around 30 minutes, with a peak of 40kW. AC charging is capped at 11kW, with a from-empty-to-full charge time of around 2.5 hours. 

Key technical differences separate eHybrid variants of Tiguan and Tayron from their equivalent combustion grades. The leading change is the loss of all-wheel drive, with plug-in models sold in front-driven guise only.

Further is the loss of third row seating for Tayron eHybrid, with Volkswagen claiming the third-row could not be retained with the introduction of a high voltage PHEV battery. Instead, Tayron will offer a 705-litre boot – 215-litres more than the smaller Tiguan. 

Both of Volkswagen’s midsize eHybrid models will be available to order imminently, with initial deliveries expected between April and June this year. 

Volkswagen Tiguan 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Life: $45,650
• Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance: $51,450
• Volkswagen Tiguan 150TSI R-Line: $56,850
• Volkswagen Tiguan 150TSI Elegance : $61,590
• Volkswagen Tiguan 150TSI Elegance eHybrid: $64,590
• Volkswagen Tiguan 195TSI R-Line: $71,550
• Volkswagen Tiguan 200TSI R-Line eHybrid: $75,550

Volkswagen Tayron 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Volkswagen Tayron 110TSI Life: $48,950
• Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Life: $54,790
• Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance: $60,390
• Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance eHybrid: $62,390
• Volkswagen Tayron 195TSI R-Line: $74,550
• Volkswagen Tayron 200TSI R-Line eHybrid: $76,550