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.