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Volkswagen Tavendor
Volkswagen Tavendor
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Production2022–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 137 kW (183 hp; 186 PS) (2.0L '330 TSI')
  • 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) (2.0L '380 TSI')
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,980 mm (117.3 in)
Length4,936 mm (194.3 in)
Width2,015 mm (79.3 in)
Height1,756 mm (69.1 in)

The Volkswagen Tavendor ( Chinese: 大众揽巡; pinyin: Dàzhòng Lǎnxún) is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen through FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in China since 2022. It is positioned between the larger Talagon and the smaller Tayron within FAW-Volkswagen SUV line-up.

Overview

Volkswagen Tavendor rear quarter view
Volkswagen Tavendor rear quarter view

The Tavendor was unveiled in August 2022. It is based on the MQB Evo architecture, sharing the similar dimensions and powertrain options with the similarly sized Teramont and the larger Talagon. [1] [2] [3]

Powertrain

The Tavendor is fitted with turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine, available in two power output options. The base model will produce 186 PS (183 hp; 137 kW), with the more powerful variant producing 220 PS (217 hp; 162 kW). Both are paired with the seven-speed DSG automatic transmission with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive ( 4Motion).

Petrol engines
Model Displacement Series Power Torque Transmission
2.0 '330 TSI' 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I4 EA888 (DPL) 186 PS (183 hp; 137 kW) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG
2.0 '380 TSI' 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I4 EA888 (DKX) 220 PS (217 hp; 162 kW) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG

References

  1. ^ Princewill, Hillary (2022-08-30). "FAW-Volkswagen Tavendor SUV Unveiled In China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  2. ^ Pappas, Thanos (2022-08-30). "VW's New Tavendor Is Yet Another MQB-Based SUV For China". Carscoops. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  3. ^ Monsod, Travis (2022-08-31). "Volkswagen launches sleek, hi-tech Tavendor". Autoindustriya. Retrieved 2022-08-31.

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