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Why The Volkswagen Tayron Hybrid SUV is The Ultimate Family Car

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The Volkswagen Tayron Hybrid SUV delivers a luxurious, tranquil, comfortable ride accommodating up to seven people. Combine this with actual practicality and you get a fabulous family car. Jeremy Webb recently took the vehicle for a spin in the Lake District. Below, read his honest verdict…

I drove the VW Tayron R-Line Edition 1.5 TSI eHybrid laden with people, bags and our sprightly Spaniel. We headed north from Hampshire with 400 miles of bland, mainly motorway driving ahead, but the VW Tayron is perfect for this. The comfortable seating and decent entertainment system mean the miles and time pass quickly and safely, thanks to a vehicle packed with driving aids. The car really came to life...

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