What is the Volkswagen Talagon?
The Talagon is a large SUV developed for Volkswagen’s China range. FAW-Volkswagen presented it at Auto Shanghai in 2021 as a spacious all-rounder, with a flexible six- or seven-seat layout. That gives families room to travel together while keeping the elevated driving position and broad cabin of an SUV.
The Talagon joined Volkswagen’s expanding SUV range in China. Its size and seating options set it apart within the brand’s local line-up.
Generations and engines
The first generation is listed from 2021 onward. European Union registration figures include petrol versions with 2.0-litre engines producing 137 kW (186 PS), 162 kW (220 PS) or 200 kW (272 PS). Volkswagen also presented the Talagon with a 2.5-litre V6, though that engine does not appear among the European registrations.
European registrations
EEA registration figures cover 2020–2024 and record five petrol versions, with 140 cars registered in total. The most registered versions were the 2.0-litre, 137 kW model in 2020, with 46 registrations; the 162 kW model that year, with 44; and the 200 kW model in 2024, with 21.
The Talagon was developed for China, and its EEA registrations do not represent a regular European-market range. Registration counts are not fuel-consumption or CO₂ test results. Where consumption figures are compared across markets, the procedures differ: Europe uses WLTP or, for older vehicles, NEDC; the USA uses EPA testing, and Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure.
Questions and answers
How many seats does the Volkswagen Talagon have?
It was presented with a flexible six- or seven-seat arrangement.
What engines appear in European Talagon registrations?
The registrations include 2.0-litre petrol engines rated at 137 kW, 162 kW and 200 kW.
When did the Talagon’s first generation begin?
The first generation is listed from 2021 onward.