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New Delhi: Volkswagen has revealed full details of the India-spec Tayron R-Line, which will become the brand’s most expensive and largest SUV in the country. This new 7-seater SUV will sit above the Tiguan R-Line in Volkswagen’s Indian line-up. It also marks Volkswagen’s return to the premium three-row SUV segment after the Tiguan Allspace was discontinued in 2021.

Unlike the Tiguan R-Line, which is brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU), the Tayron R-Line will be locally assembled. It will arrive as completely knocked down (CKD) units, which should help keep pricing more competitive.

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The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line uses the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine found in the Tiguan R-Line. This engine produces 204 hp and 320 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Volkswagen claims the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 7.3 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 224 kph.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line design

The Tayron R-Line gets a sportier design compared to the Tiguan R-Line. It features aggressive front and rear bumpers, 19-inch alloy wheels and R-Line badges. While both SUVs are based on Volkswagen’s MQB EVO platform, the Tayron is larger and has a longer wheelbase to make room for the third row of seats.

The lighting design is also different. The headlamps and tail lamps have a new layout compared to the Tiguan. With the third row folded down, the Tayron R-Line offers up to 850 litres of boot space.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line interior

Inside, the Tayron R-Line has a slightly different dashboard design compared to the Tiguan R-Line. A silver trim runs behind the touchscreen across the dashboard, along with an illuminated R logo. The SUV continues with a three-spoke steering wheel and offers 30-colour customisable ambient lighting.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line roof

Feature highlights include a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. The front seats are electrically adjustable with memory, massage and ventilation functions. Other features include an augmented reality head-up display, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and three-zone climate control.

The safety package includes nine airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start and hill-descent control, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS. The Tayron R-Line received a 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests in 2025.

The SUV is expected to launch in India by March 2026. Prices are likely to fall between Rs 45 lakh and Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom). Its main rivals will be the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and MG Gloster.