Volkswagen has launched the Tayron R-Line at an introductory price of Rs 46.99 lakh, making the SUV its flagship offering in India. Essentially an elongated 3-row version of the Tiguan R-Line, the Tayron gets the same 2.0-litre TSI engine but features some design changes to make it stand apart from the 5-door SUV.
- With its 2-litre turbo-petrol engine, it does a 0-100kph in 7.3 seconds
- Features include a 15-inch touchscreen, 3-zone AC and a powered tailgate
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line price
Priced close to the 5-seater Tiguan R-Line sibling
Despite being a larger SUV with an additional row of seats, the Tayron costs just Rs 1.26 lakh more than the 5-seat Tiguan. However, the price gap with the 3-row version of its Skoda Kodiaq sibling, is much wider at Rs 3.23 lakh. Moreover, the Kodiaq is also offered as a 5-seater.
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line powertrain
Gets the same engine as the Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tiguan R-Line
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is powered by a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 204hp and 320Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that sends power to all wheels (AWD). The same engine is offered with the 5-seater Tiguan R-Line and the Skoda Kodiaq.
With all these numbers, the Tayron R-Line completes a 0-100kph run in a claimed 7.3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 224kph.
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line exterior design
Gets revised lighting elements but same 19-inch alloy wheels
At first glance, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line looks similar to the 5-seat Tiguan, especially because of its boxy proportions and aggressive creases. But a closer look reveals a handful of design differences.
The Tayron R-Line has redesigned Matrix LED headlights and a revised centrepiece with an LED light bar. The LED tail-light elements have also been tweaked, and there are illuminated Volkswagen logos at the front and rear. However, the Tayron R-Line’s 19-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black cladding on the wheel arches and R-Line badges are the same as the Tiguan R-Line’s. While both models are built on the same MQB EVO platform, the 3-row Tayron R-Line has a 109mm longer wheelbase. Here are its dimensions:
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line interior design and features
Everything is identical to the Tiguan R-Line, save for a silver strip on the dashboard
The Tayron R-Line’s interior looks similar to the Tiguan R-Line’s, save for a silver trim that spans the length of the dashboard. Other than this, everything else, including the 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and a 3-spoke steering wheel, is the same. The seats come wrapped in leatherette upholstery, and adjustable headrests are offered for all passengers.
Other features include a 3-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, 12-way powered front seats with memory, massage and ventilation functions, an 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a powered tailgate and a 30-colour ambient lighting. The safety suite comprises 9 airbags, a 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor, Level 2 ADAS, and hill-start and hill-hold assists.
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line rivals the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and MG Majestor in India.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
Uday Singh
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