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Volkswagen Confirms Tayron R-Line for India in Q1 2026 With Local Assembly

Local CKD assembly aims to price the three-row flagship competitively above the Tiguan.

Overview

  • Volkswagen India has begun an official teaser campaign for the Tayron, showing connected LED light bars and illuminated VW badges front and rear.
  • The Tayron R-Line will be assembled from CKD kits at Volkswagen’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) plant, marking the brand’s return to a premium three-row SUV in India after the Tiguan AllSpace exit.
  • Media reports indicate an expected 2.0-litre TSI engine with about 204 PS and 320 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a likely 4MOTION all-wheel-drive option.
  • The model is positioned above the Tiguan, targeting family buyers and rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian.
  • Price expectations cluster around Rs 45–52 lakh (ex-showroom), with final variants, features and exact pricing to be announced closer to launch.