Volkswagen Tayron R-Line powertrain specs revealed

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is set to launch in India in March. The 7-seater SUV is a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) import. Its assembly process commenced last week at Volkswagen’s plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The Tayron is the spiritual successor to the Tiguan Allspace, which was discontinued in 2021. It is positioned above the Tiguan R-Line in VW India’s portfolio, making it the automaker’s flagship offering in the country. As we head closer to launch, the powertrain specs of the SUV have been revealed.

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Volkswagen Tayron R-Line: Powertrain details

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine as the Tiguan R-Line. This engine generates a maximum power output of 204hp and 320Nm of torque. It is linked to a 7-speed DCT, which channels the power to all four wheels. The SUV can go from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds. Its top speed is capped at 224km/h.

The Tayron R-Line is underpinned by the MQB EVO platform, the same as the Tiguan R-Line. However, it is 197mm longer, 17mm wider, and 43mm taller than the latter, standing at dimensions of 4,735mm x 1,859mm x 1,682mm. The 7-seater SUV has a 2,789mm wheelbase. It gets IQ.LIGHT LED Matrix headlamps and wraparound tail lamps, illuminated VW logos at the front and back, and 9-inch ‘Coventry’ diamond-turned alloy wheels along the sides.

Inside, the Tayron SUV flaunts a 15-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system. There’s support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The front seats receive Varenna leather upholstery and support ergoActive Plus technology, 10-point pressure massage, and active ventilation. With the third-row seats folded, the SUV has a boot space capacity of 850 litres.

Volkswagen has also announced that it will launch 5 cars in India this year. The Tayron will be the first offering to hit the market. The automaker has confirmed that the new releases will cover all major bodystyles – SUV, hatchback, and sedan.

Mr Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “Today, we are glad to showcase the Tayron R-Line for the first time in India. I am also delighted to announce that we have planned four more product interventions throughout the year. This year, every quarter will witness a new product intervention that will cater to a different premium customer set. Our objective is to continue building excitement for customers through smart product actions and introducing models that will continue to build aspirations.”

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Final Thoughts

The price of the Tayron R-Line will be revealed upon its launch in March 2026. We expect it to fetch up to Rs 50 lakh. It will rival the likes of the MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian, and Skoda Kodiaq.