The long-awaited Volkswagen Tayron R-Line will finally go on sale in the Indian market in February 2026. Interested customers can pre-book the new 3-row performance SUV online or at authorised dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs 51,000. VW will also introduce the standard Tayron SUV in the next 3-5 months. Adding to it, the Taigun facelift, Slavia facelift and the 2nd batch of the Golf GTI will be launched before the end of this year.
Colour Options
The new Tayron R-Line will be offered in 7 colour choices – Dolphin Grey Metallic, Oyster Silver Metallic, Cipression-Green Metallic, Ultraviolet Metallic, Nightshade Blue Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic and Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect.
Tayron R-Line Specifications
Powering the new VW 7-Seater SUV is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, TSI petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. It comes with a permanent 4MOTION AWD system. This engine is capable of producing 204PS of power and 320Nm of torque. It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph acceleration in just 7.3 seconds before hitting a top speed of 224kmph.
Estimated Price and Competition
The VW Tayron R-Line will be the brand’s new flagship SUV and will take on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and the soon-to-be-launched MG Majestor. We expect the new 7-seater SUV to cost somewhere between Rs 48 lakh and Rs 50 lakh, ex-showroom.
Key Features
12-way powered front seats with memory, ventilation, massage and lumbar support
30 colour ambient lighting with illuminated R insert
15-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
Nine airbags
Gesture-controlled tailgate
19-inch Coventry alloys
IQ lights with HD Matrix headlamps
Three-zone climatronic control AC
Harman Kardon sound system
10.25-inch digital cockpitAR HUD
Panoramic sunroof
Electronic stabilisation control
Hill ascent and descent
Driver profile selection with six modes
Official Statement
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, said, “We as India’s most loved, aspired for German car brand are all set to introduce one of the most versatile, advanced and fun-to-drive luxury SUVs for our customers, to cater to all their lifestyle goals. With the premium 7-seater SUV market consisting of discerning buyers, it is crucial to have a product that offers both functionality along with style and substance.”
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