[Car Media | New Car] On March 2, the all-new Tayron L Central China launch test drive event, themed "The Higher You Climb, The Stronger You Become," concluded successfully in Tai'an. As a major annual model from FAW-Volkswagen, this revolutionary work positioned as a new intelligent pioneer SUV, with a sincere starting price of 176,900 yuan, has set off a new wave of intelligent driving in the mid-size SUV market. Some say the Tayron L is ready to "flip the table" this time!
In fact, as the next-generation masterpiece of the Tayron family with cumulative sales exceeding 900,000 units, the all-new Tayron L, with its comprehensive innovation across five dimensions, I believe has more highlights than just the price. Can it redefine the value standard for high-end mid-size SUVs? Let's first look at the innovations of this car: not only reflected in the spaciousness brought by the 2,791mm ultra-long wheelbase (during the test drive, a colleague 1.82 meters tall sat in the rear row and still had plenty of room to spare), but also in the perfect integration of the IQ. Pilot intelligent driving system and 4MOTION all-wheel-drive technology.
The in-depth test drive session the next day specially set up a composite road verification course. On the urban-rural fringe road section, the vehicle's German-style chassis tuning prowess was astonishing—the front MacPherson and rear multi-link suspension combination, paired with the DCC dynamic chassis system, filtered bumps just right. What is commendable is its L2+ level intelligent driving assistance, which, by integrating high-precision maps and traffic sign recognition, achieved intelligent car-following and curve assistance in complex road conditions. In actual testing, body posture stability when passing speed bumps improved by 27%.
When the convoy entered the Ji-Tai Expressway, the golden combination of the third-generation EA888 2.0T engine and DQ381 seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission showed its edge. Actual test data shows that the 380TSI version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.8 seconds, while fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 7.08L. Double-layer laminated glass and 32 body sealing processes further keep interior noise within 64 decibels at a speed of 120 km/h, with NVH performance comparable to luxury models.
The most stunning part was the test drive on the winding mountain roads of Jiunü Peak. The 4MOTION intelligent all-wheel-drive system, relying on millisecond-level responsive torque vectoring control, demonstrated precise tracking in continuous sharp turns. On-site testing showed a minimum turning radius of 5.5 meters, and with the XDS electronic differential lock, even when attacking a corner at 60 km/h, the body roll angle was only 3.2 degrees, perfectly interpreting the German-style handling DNA.
Inside the cabin, the biggest impression was that this innovative "dual-view interaction system" seamlessly connects the 15-inch 2K central control screen with the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. In actual testing, the voice wake-up rate reached as high as 98%, supporting full-scenario interaction where what you see is what you can say. It is also equipped with the industry's first intelligent scenario mode, allowing one-touch switching among 7 driving modes including snow/off-road/eco.
This launch at Mount Tai not only demonstrates FAW-Volkswagen's determination to deepen its presence in the SUV market, but also verifies the product's hard power through all-terrain test drives. Just as the climbing spirit shown on the mountain trail, the all-new Tayron L, with 30 technological upgrades and 15 class-exclusive configurations, sets a new benchmark in the field of intelligent fuel vehicles. In the future, this strategic model will join hands with the Tayron family to continue consolidating FAW-Volkswagen's leading position in the high-end mid-size SUV market, writing a new chapter of brand upward development empowered by technology.
