Lepas L6 vs Volkswagen Tayron
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Lepas L6

$47,990 - $47,990

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Volkswagen Tayron

$48,950 - $76,550

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Summary

2026 Lepas L6

2026 Volkswagen Tayron

By Jack Quick

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

440 km

8.6L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

17.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

65.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Pleasant urban driving experience
Well-tuned safety systems
Unique exterior paint colours

Thoughtful family features
Comfortable daily driver
Great boot space

Dislikes

Only 6.6kW AC charging
More affordable rivals out there
Lacks character

Lacks the finesse and power of Touareg
Third row is still a 'sometimes seat'
Expensive ownership

2026 Lepas L6 Summary

The Chery has most definitely popped and the Australian launch of new brand, Lepas, is only the start of what’s to come in 2027.

The Lepas L6 EV is the brand’s first entrant locally and it’s an electric mid-size SUV rival to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 Evo, Geely EX5, Hyundai Elexio, Kia EV5 and Leapmotor C10. The list goes on…

Lepas is doing everything it can to stand out on its own from the namesake Chery, as well as the Omoda Jaecoo brands in Australia. It’s also set to have its own dealer network.

Is the L6 EV a worthy addition to the Chery Group stable? Read on to find out.

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2026 Volkswagen Tayron Summary

Volkswagen has a new large SUV in the Tayron (pronounced TIE-ron), and it arrives with a fair bit riding on it. Replacing the Tiguan Allspace and taking on some of the duties left by the departing Touareg, it’s now the brand’s key seven-seat family offering.

We’re testing the flagship 195TSI R-Line with established petrol rivals like the Kia Sorento GT-Line, Skoda Kodiaq RS and Toyota Kluger Grande in mind. After a few weeks of school-holiday mayhem, complete with feral kids, does it sink or swim?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lepas L6 2026 Volkswagen Tayron

Verdict

Chery really doesn’t need any more brands in Australia, but here is Lepas, anyway.

While the L6 EV is rather characterless, it’s arguably the best Chery Group vehicle I’ve experienced to date. You can tell a lot of work has been put into localising it and as an electric mid-size SUV, it’s a pragmatic choice.

Verdict

So, does the new Volkswagen Tayron 195TSI R-Line sink or swim? It's definitely swimming as it delivers a solid blend of features and comforts for families seeking a 'sometime' seven-seater. It's not yet on the podium as it doesn’t hit every mark. Purchase price and servicing costs may put some buyers off but it packs in a number of thoughtful, family-oriented features. Whether it will go on to become Volkswagen’s standout seven-seat offering remains to be seen, but it’s a capable, well-rounded option in the segment.

Lepas L6 vs Volkswagen Tayron What's the difference?

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Lepas L6 vs Volkswagen Tayron
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