Volkswagen's third row mid-sized SUV Tyrone..Should I beat Santa Fe
Jun 13, 2025
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace was popular at a similar price point to domestic cars, but it is currently discontinued. In Europe, the Tiguan All-Space successor model 'Tyrone' was unveiled. It is a medium-sized SUV with three rows of seats similar to the Sorento. The two models were compared and tested in the overseas media Auto Express.
What is the best SUV for a large family? As the new Volkswagen Tyrone replaces Tiguan Allspace, it is highly likely to establish itself as a seven-seater family SUV.How does it compare to the new Hyundai Santa Fe. Automakers often think about how to name new cars.Lamborghini is on a roll with Spanish bull-inspired naming, but other brands sometimes struggle as they insist on the same name.
Since launching its first SUV Touarek, Volkswagen has decided to make 'T' the key letter in its SUV model. Tiguan followed. With the addition of T-Roc and T-Cross and Tygo and Taos to its global portfolios, Volkswagen has begun to get nervous about naming new cars.However, the launch of a different name, Atlas, in the North American and Chinese markets ultimately ended up in vain. But with Tyrone, the T theme has been revived.
The new model replaces Tiguan Allspace, which has established itself as a seven-seater SUV in the Volkswagen lineup. There are so many attractive popular brand alternatives in this segment, but few cars stand out as much as the Hyundai Santa Fe.The square exterior catches the eye while showing its true presence.
The new Volkswagen Tyrone looks like a neat family SUV on the outside. On top of that, the choice of trim and powertrain is very wide.The basic life version would be suitable for most.The sporty R-line is more attractive. The basic model is priced at £43,105 (about KRW 79.1 million) for the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid power train. Add a 15-inch touch screen, head-up display, matrix LED headlights, comfort packs, driver support packs, and metallic paint to increase the total price to 47,755 pounds (about 87.6 million won).
Tyrone was developed based on the MQB Evo platform.In other words, various technologies experienced in various models such as golf and pasat are applied.This includes Volkswagen's dual valve adaptive damper (DC), as well as next-generation progressive steering and XDS virtual limited sleep differential (LDD) technology.
The Santa Fe test car is the top calibration trim. In the UK, it costs a whopping £53,890 (about 98.9 million won). Hyundai Santa Fe has a full hybrid system that is more complex than Volkswagen's mild hybrid system. Hyundai has better convenience equipment than Volkswagen.
Most of the equipment added to the Tyrone vehicles tested is basic to Santa Fe. The price of a tree-class Santa Fe, which is equipped with many options, starts at 47,890 pounds (about 87.9 million won). If you want luxury instead of focusing on practicality, you can choose a Santa Fe 6-seater.
This configuration replaces the center bench seat with two captain chairs. These arrangements provide more space for those seated in the second row. Furthermore, each seat has an individual folding armrest, which is luxurious. This option is only available in the highest specification calligraphy trim. Prices start at 54,000 pounds (about 99.1 million won). If you add a six-seater option, you'll have to pay an additional 1,000 pounds (about 1.8 million won).
Tyrone and Santa Fe are similar in size. Tyrone feels like a more agile and compact car on the road.Both cars are quite comfortable thanks to their soft suspension. In the case of road noise and wind noise, the difference between the two can be hardly felt.But Volkswagen's engine is quieter.
The Santa Fe hybrid power train has a slightly rough tone when you step on the Excel with force. In addition to full hybrids, Santa Fe also offers a plug-in hybrid power train. The full hybrid can be either front wheel drive or four wheel drive. Tyrone offers a variety of options such as gasoline, diesel, mild hybrid gasoline, and plug-in hybrid.
Volkswagen engines range from basic 148 horsepower gasoline and diesel to 2.0-liter gasoline turbo, which produces 262 horsepower, and PHEV, which produces 268 horsepower.The modern hybrid has 212 horsepower and the PHEV has 249 horsepower. Both vehicles have really large passenger spaces in the second row, but Santa Fe is more spacious.In particular, the back seat in the third row shines.The Santa Fe third row seats are comfortable enough for adults to sit down. Tyrone is relatively narrower.
The Volkswagen PHEV power train provides excellent electric mileage. Instead, only five-seater models will be released.All Santa Fees are standard with seven seats. It was a very fierce competition as a result of the comprehensive test. The result was barely won by Volkswagen Tyrone.The key is the difference in driving performance. It was possible to drive as agile and comfortable as driving a smaller Tiguan than Tyrone.
The powertrain lineup is also excellent.However, it is regrettable that the PHEV version was not released as a seven-seater.The modern Santa Fe is a versatile option for those who frequently use three-row sheets.But in most other areas, Tyrone shows an edge, albeit a slight difference.
Santa Fe Full Hybrid Power Train is not as fuel efficient as expected. Rough engine sounds are also often heard. Infotainment technology is not up to Tyrone's standards.The most important thing is the price. Although it is equipped with as many options as it is expensive, Tyrone's attractive pricing has given Santa Fe an edge in this competition as well.
The Volkswagen Tyrone is a successor to the Tiguan All-Space. It is characterized by the application of three-row seats. Atlas, a large SUV with three rows, was launched in Korea last month. Tyrone's domestic launch is undecided. We'll see each other next year at the earliest.
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Editor Song Moon-chul mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
