Volkswagen Tayron R-Line launched at Rs 46.99 lakh: What is special about it?

Volkswagen India has finally launched the new Volkswagen Tayron R-Line SUV in the Indian market at a price of Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Pre-booking has already started, interested customers can reserve the SUV by visiting their nearest VW dealership or online with a pre-booking amount of Rs 51,000. The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line will be assembled at the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) plant. In the Indian market, the Teron R-Line will compete with the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, the upcoming MG Magster, Jeep Meridian and the Skoda Kodiaq.

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line can be seen as an extended, seven-seat derivative of the Tiguan R-Line, with larger overall dimensions to make room for a third row of seats. At the front, its design closely mirrors that of the Tiguan R-Line, although a subtly revised grille helps differentiate it. The illuminated Volkswagen emblem, paired with a full-width LED light bar, adds a distinctive visual identity, while the bumper is largely finished in gloss black for a sportier appearance.

From the side, the long silhouette of the Teron clearly hints at its three-row layout. It has the same 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels as the Tiguan R-Line, which fill the wheel arches nicely, complemented by slim gloss black cladding. Small styling touches include an R badge on the front doors and chrome accents around the window line, which add a premium touch. At the rear, the Teron R-Line again looks very simple compared to the Tiguan R-Line and follows a clean and modern design approach. The standout feature is the connected LED tail-lamp setup with pixel-style lighting elements, giving the SUV a distinctive identity at night. The bumper, finished in glossy black, mirrors the treatment seen at the front, tying the overall design together.Moving inside, again, the interior is similar to the Tiguan R-Line and features a large 15-inch touchscreen that is angled towards the driver and controls most of the major functions of the vehicle. While the leather-clad front seats retain the massage function seen on the Tiguan R-Line, the Teron replaces seat heating with front-seat ventilation, a feature better suited to Indian conditions. Other key features include a fully digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, customizable ambient lighting with 30 color options and matrix LED lighting technology. In terms of practicality, the SUV offers up to 850 liters of boot space when the third row is folded.

Talking about the engine, the Teron is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that produces 204 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The engine comes with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox, which supplies power to all four wheels.