Volkswagen has teased the lower-spec, non-R-Line version of the Tayron SUV and confirmed that it will launch on July 10. This announcement validates our earlier report about the India launch of the more affordable Tayron variant. The teaser video offers a glimpse of the lower-spec Volkswagen Tayron’s exterior and interior design.
- Exterior features Tayron R-Line-like lights, but new alloy wheels
- A free-standing touchscreen and digital driver’s display can be spotted
- Expected to be powered by the R-Line’s 204hp, 2L turbo-petrol mill
Lower-spec Volkswagen Tayron teased: What was spotted?
Connected LED lighting elements and a new alloy wheel design were seen
The teaser video reveals a headlight design similar to the Tayron R-Line, featuring projector LED units, a connected light bar, and an illuminated Volkswagen logo in the centre. Details of the grille and front bumper remain undisclosed, although these elements are expected to differ from the sportier R-Line variant and adopt a simpler design.
In profile, the SUV features a new alloy wheel design, with the exact wheel size yet to be confirmed. For reference, the Tayron R-Line is equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels. The teaser also shows gloss-black wheel arches and roof rails, while the rear gets connected LED tail-lights with an illuminated Volkswagen logo. The rear bumper design is expected to differ from the R-Line model.
Dual-tone seat upholstery and two digital screens can be seen
Inside, the lower-spec Tayron is shown with dual-tone seat upholstery, unlike the all-black interior offered on the Tayron R-Line. The cabin layout appears to carry over the free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver’s display seen on the R-Line variant. Other visible features include blue ambient lighting, metal pedals and a panoramic sunroof. While Volkswagen has not yet revealed the full feature list of the lower-spec Tayron, it is expected to miss out on some of the equipment offered on the higher-spec variant.
Lower-spec Volkswagen Tayron: Expected powertrain
Expected to feature the same engine as the Tayron R-Line
The lower-spec Volkswagen Tayron is expected to use the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as the Tayron R-Line, producing 204hp and 320Nm of torque. It is also likely to retain the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT), with power sent to all four wheels through an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.
As a lower-spec variant, Volkswagen is expected to price it below the sportier Tayron R-Line, which is currently priced at Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to compete with rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
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