Overview
- The India-spec Tayron R-Line has been unveiled with CKD production underway at Volkswagen’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant, with a Q1 launch targeted.
- The flagship uses a 2.0-litre TSI (about 201–204 bhp, 320 Nm) with a 7-speed DSG and AWD, and VW quotes 0–100 km/h in roughly 7.3 seconds.
- Confirmed equipment includes a 15-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital cluster, Level 2 ADAS, nine airbags, three-zone climate control and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
- Pricing will be announced closer to launch, with reports indicating a mid-Rs 40 lakh to Rs 50–60 lakh band depending on trim, and rivals include the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian.
- Volkswagen’s 2026 plan includes a standard Tayron in Q2 (specs unconfirmed, reportedly 1.5 TSI), Taigun facelift in Q2, Virtus facelift in Q3 and a limited second Golf GTI batch in Q4, while industry reports point to a sub-4-metre compact SUV in mid-2027.