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Volkswagen Tayron Estate 1.5 TSI eHybrid R-Line 5dr DSG6

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	R-Line
Price	£46,880
Battery Capacity	25.7
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	8.6
Top Speed	130 mph
Length	4792 mm
Width	1866 mm
Height	1666 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	705 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1863 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
Driver alert system
Driver attention monitoring system
Dynamic road sign display
E-Sim card for online connectivity
eCall emergency call system
Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system
Multifunction front facing camera
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Progressive steering
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Voice activation spoken voice commands for telephone and navigation system
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Wireless App-Connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive chassis control DCC pro includes driving mode selection
Charging cable Mode 2 Type 2 / G (10A)
Charging cable Mode 3 Type 2 / 3 (16A)
Front shock absorption G08
Front wheel drive
Rear shock absorption

Entertainment

Digital radio reception (DAB)
Diversity antenna for FM reception

Exterior Features

Air intake with Chrome trim
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour door handles
Chrome moldings on the side windows
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dynamic headlight range control with dynamic cornering light
Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
Illuminated Volkswagen logo rear with animation
Laminated safety glass winshield, heat insulating
LED 3rd brake light
LED separate signature day time running light
Puddle lights
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reverse activated passenger's door mirror
Surround lighting with welcome light
Volkswagen logo in front, illuminated lighting animation with wake up/goodbye scenario and illuminated door handles

Interior Features

10 colour interior ambient lighting
12V outlet in center console rear and in luggage compartment
3 rear headrests
3 rear seat bench in 2nd row, split folding, longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Carpet mats, front and rear
Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
Chrome elements on the mirror switch and power window switches and door pulls
Door and side trim panel insert in Art velour
Flat luggage compartment floor
Front centre armrest
Front scuff plates in alumium
ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear seats and front passenger seat compatible with i-Size
Mechanical rear seat release
Power adjustable lumbar support in front
Single front passenger seat
Sports comfort seats in front
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Passive Safety

3 Point seat belts in front with pretensioners
3 point seatbelts in outer rear with ECE label
Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear side airbags
Front centre airbag
Front disc brakes
Hill start assist
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn

Trim

Decorative material set R-Line
Interior door handle in matte chrome

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	25.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	720
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	40
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	40
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	19.7
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	116
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	72.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	18
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	115
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	71.5

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	38
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	43
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	38

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	148.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	166.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	83
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.6
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	YORK
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1666 mm
Length	4792 mm
Wheelbase	2789 mm
Width	1866 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	2500 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1915 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	705 l
Max. Loading Weight	637 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1863 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.1 m

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