Volkswagen Tayron R-Line SUV debuts in India at ₹47 lakh
What's the story
Volkswagen has launched its latest premium three-row SUV, the Tayron R-Line, in India. The new model is priced at ₹46.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and sits above the Tiguan R-Line in Volkswagen's lineup. The Tayron R-Line replaces the discontinued Tiguan Allspace and comes with a host of design changes to distinguish it from its five-seater sibling, the Tiguan.
Design details
The SUV gets revised matrix LED headlights and light bar
The Tayron R-Line features a sportier look with revised Matrix LED headlights, an updated center grille with an LED light bar, and new LED tail-light elements. It also gets illuminated Volkswagen logos at the front and rear. The SUV is built on the MQB EVO platform but has a larger wheelbase than the Tiguan R-Line. It measures 4,792mm in length, 1,866mm in width and height of 1,665mm with a wheelbase of 2,789mm.
Interior amenities
It features a premium 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system
The Tayron R-Line boasts a premium interior with a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster. It also features a three-spoke steering wheel, silver dashboard trim across the cabin, illuminated R branding, and 30-color ambient lighting. Other highlights include an 11-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, powered tailgate, panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control and an augmented reality-based head-up display.
Engine specifications
Can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds
The Tayron R-Line is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine that delivers an output of 204hp and torque of 320Nm. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that distributes power to all four wheels (all-wheel-drive). The SUV can go from zero to 100km/h in just 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 224km/h, making it an impressive performer in its segment.
Safety credentials
It competes with SKODA KODIAQ, Jeep Meridian, MG Gloster
The Tayron R-Line comes with nine airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS features. It has also received a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. The SUV competes with the likes of SKODA KODIAQ, Jeep Meridian and MG Gloster in India's premium three-row SUV segment.