The Volkswagen Tayron was launched in India on February 19 at an introductory price of Rs 46.99 lakh. The SUV is available in a single, top-spec R-Line variant. Following its launch, the Tayron R-Line has started arriving at Volkswagen dealerships. These units are for showcase purposes only. Bookings for the SUV have been open since February 4. Buyers can book their model for a token amount of Rs 51,000.
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Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: Ready for domination
Volkswagen Tayron is essentially a larger version of the Tiguan SUV. It stands at dimensions of 4,735mm x 1,859mm x 1,682mm with a 2,789mm wheelbase. The front fascia of the SUV stands out with the IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlamps. The tail lamps use the same design language. The Volkswagen logos at the front and back of the SUV are illuminated. The profile reveals strong character lines and 19-inch ‘Coventry’ alloy wheels.
Inside, the front seats of the Tayron R-Line are decked with premium Varena leather upholstery. The ergoActive Plus technology brings 10-point pressure massage and active ventilation functions to these seats. The SUV has three rows that can seat a total of 7 people. With the third row collapsed, the boot space gets expanded to 850 litres.
In terms of instrumentation, the Tayron R-Line gets a 15-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features include a wide panoramic sunroof (covering all three rows), a 3-zone climate control system, an 11-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, 30-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging, a powered tailgate, and more. Safety features include 9 airbags, a 360-degree camera, a blind spot monitor, hill start assist, hill hold assist, and more. There is a Level 2 ADAS suite on board as well.
The Tayron R-Line is mechanically identical to the Tiguan R-Line. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 204hp and 320Nm of torque. It is linked to a 7-speed DCT. The AWD configuration channels the power produced by the engine to all four wheels. The SUV can go from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds. Its top speed is capped at 224km/h.
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Final Thoughts
Volkswagen will begin the delivery rollout for the Tiguan R-Line soon. The introductory price of Rs 46.99 lakh is valid for a limited number of bookings. As things stand, the Tayron R-Line is Volkswagen’s flagship SUV in India. It rivals the MG Majestor, Toyota Fortuner Legender, Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, Audi Q3, and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
