Volkswagen has unveiled all the details of the India-spec Tayron R-Line. This 7-seater offering will be the brand’s flagship SUV in India, sitting above the Tiguan R-Line SUV in the line-up. It also marks Volkswagen’s re-entry into the premium three-row SUV space after the discontinuation of the Tiguan Allspace in 2021. While the Tiguan R-Line is imported via the CBU (completely built unit) route, the Tayron R-Line will launch as a locally assembled model.
- Volkswagen Tayron R-Line expected price is Rs 45 lakh-50 lakh
- Confirmed features include front seat ventilation and panoramic sunroof
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line engine specs
Gets the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as the Tiguan R-Line
Powering the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that does duty in the Tiguan R-Line. It produces 204hp and 320Nm, all of which is transferred to all four wheels (AWD) via a 7-speed DCT. The Tayron R-Line is capable of a 0-100kph run in 7.3 seconds and maxes out at an electronically limited top speed of 224kph.
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line exterior details
Gets redesigned lighting elements compared to the Tiguan R-Line
The Tayron R-Line dons an aggressive look with sporty bumpers and 19-inch alloy wheels, along with R-Line badges. While it shares the same MQB EVO platform as the Tiguan R-Line 5-seater SUV, it is bigger and has a longer wheelbase to accommodate an extra row of seats. Its headlight and tail-light elements are also different from those of the Tiguan. Compared below are the dimensions of both models:
Also, the Tayron R-Line has a boot space of up to 850 litres with the last row folded.
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line interior and features
Packs dual digital screens, powered tailgate, panoramic sunroof, and more
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line’s cabin differs slightly from that of the Tiguan R-Line, as it features a silver trim behind the touchscreen that spans the length of the dashboard and an illuminated R logo. Other than this, it continues with a 3-spoke steering wheel and 30-colour, customisable ambient lighting.
In terms of features, it is equipped with a driver-centric 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. It also gets 12-way powered front seats with memory, massage and ventilation functions, an augmented reality (AR)-based head-up display (HUD), a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate and 3-zone climate control.
The safety suite of the Tayron R-Line comprises nine airbags, ESC, hill-start and hill-descent controls, a 360-degree camera and a Level 2 ADAS suite. Notably, the SUV achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP rating in 2025.
The Tayron R-Line is set to launch by March 2026 as a locally assembled model, brought in as completely knocked down (CKD) units. Expected to be priced in the range of Rs 45 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom), it will rival the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and MG Gloster.
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