Volkswagen Tiguan and Tayron PHEVs confirmed for Australia

Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it would introduce plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variations of its Tiguan and Tayron SUVs within the first half of 2026 because it appears to capitalise on the uptake of hybrid fashions.

Whereas full particulars are but to be confirmed, Volkswagen Australia head of product for passenger automobiles, Arjun Nidigallu, informed CarExpert that two energy outputs can be provided throughout two mannequin grades for each SUVs once they hit showrooms subsequent yr.

The German automaker informed CarExpert late final yr it was trying to plug gaps in its lineup with new hybrid (HEV) and PHEV fashions, starting with its largest sellers. The Tiguan mid-size SUV is its hottest mannequin to date in 2025.

Volkswagen at present gives solely a single PHEV in Australia, the flagship Touareg R giant efficiency SUV, whereas rivals have capitalised on the growing reputation of hybrids Down Beneath.

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That’s regardless of the model already providing hybrid variations of the Tiguan, Touareg, Golf and Passat in Europe.

“We won’t be positioning this plug-in hybrid like we’ve executed earlier than with Touareg, which is as a flagship chief of the pack,” Mr Nigigallu mentioned.

“We’re taking a look at a number of mannequin grades in each Tiguan and Tayron… we’ve had it in abroad markets, we simply needed to get the correct bundle, the correct product for Australian clients, and the correct timing as effectively.”

Whereas Volkswagen at present gives a Tiguan PHEV in China, each fashions coming to Australia can be sourced from Germany.

Energy outputs have been confirmed as 150kW and 200kW, whereas Class and R-Spec gear grades for each the Tiguan and Tayron will even match the PHEV lineup already accessible for the Tiguan in Europe.