In India, Volkswagen Tayron is available only in fully-loaded R-Line variant and it has a 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine.
Volkswagen has started bookings for its new Tayron R-Line for 2026 in India. This premium 7-seater SUV will be officially launched in February 2026. Customers can book it at authorized Volkswagen dealerships across the country and through the brand’s digital platforms by paying a token amount of Rs 51,000.
This feature-loaded and performance-oriented family SUV is being assembled locally in India, which is expected to keep its price low. Its estimated starting ex-showroom price can be around Rs 45 lakh. This SUV will compete with Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian and the upcoming MG Majestor.
Talking about design, Tayron R-Line makes a special identity with its premium look. It has HD Matrix LED headlamps with IQ Lights, which are available for the first time in the segment. The SUV also gets R-Line sporty design elements, 19-inch Coventry alloy wheels and illuminated front and rear Volkswagen logos.
Inside the cabin, the Tayron R-Line comes with a panoramic sunroof, ergonomic seats and a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is a segment-first feature. It also gets a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, augmented reality head-up display and 12-way electric adjustable front seats, which include memory, ventilation, massage and lumbar support. 30 color ambient lighting is also its specialty.
In terms of safety, it has been provided with 9 airbags, electronic stability control, hill ascent and descent control and level 2 ADAS along with 14 advanced driver assist features. Apart from this, multiple driver profile modes are also available. Powering the SUV is the 2.0-litre TSI EA888 evo4 petrol engine, which generates 204 PS power and 320 Nm torque. It comes with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox and 4MOTION all-wheel drive system.
This SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds and its top speed is 224 km/h (electronic limited). Customers can choose from 7 exterior color options including Dolphin Gray Metallic, Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect and Nightshade Blue Metallic.
Speaking on the occasion, Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, said, “As a trusted German car brand in India, we are ready to bring a powerful, modern and fun luxury SUV to our customers, which will meet every need of their lifestyle. In the premium 7-seater SUV segment, it is important that the car is stylish as well as useful and of excellent quality.”