India-spec Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Unveiled, Will Sit As The Brand’s New Flagship SUV

[Update: The Volkswagen Tayron R Line has been launched in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 46.99 lakh.]

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line has been unveiled, marking the German carmaker’s re-entry into the premium 7-seater SUV space. Positioned above the Tiguan R-Line, the Tayron R-Line is essentially its larger, three-row sibling and now becomes Volkswagen’s flagship SUV for the Indian market.

If you were in the market looking for a 7-seater SUV and wanted German credentials, then the Tayron R-Line could be for you. Read on as we have covered all of its details in the next section:

Exterior 

Front

• The front design is largely similar to the Tiguan R-Line, except for an ever-so-slightly retweaked grille. 

• The illuminated Volkswagen logo and the connected LED light bar give it a distinctive look. 

• Major portions of the bumper are finished in gloss black plastics. Consider investing in a paint protection film (PPF) to protect it from scratches. 

Side

• Viewed from the side, the Tayron’s elongated proportions (more on that later) clearly hint at the presence of a third row.

• 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels are similar to the Tiguan R-Line and fill the wheel arches nicely. 

• Wheel arches get slim gloss black cladding. 

Rear

• At the rear, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line adopts a clean yet contemporary design. 

• The highlight here is the connected LED tail lamps, which feature pixel-style lighting elements and give the SUV a distinctive light signature at night. 

• For contrast, the bumper gets gloss black treatment, similar to the front end. 

If you want to check out the VW Tiguan R-Line in detail, head over to this story.

Dimensions 

The Tayron is basically a longer Tiguan. Let’s take a quick look at the dimensions of the Tayron R-Line to see how much longer it is: 

• In terms of width and height, the difference is not significant. 

• The main difference is in the length and wheelbase. You also get more significant boot space (when you fold down the third row). 

Interior

Inside, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line dashboard looks minimalist and has a bit in common with the Tiguan R-Line.

• Two large screens dominate the dashboard: a 15-inch floating infotainment and a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display. 

• Most of the features can be accessed only via the touchscreen, including the climate controls. 

• Ambient lighting pattern on the dashboard looks uber cool. You can choose 30 different colours as per your taste. 

• The Tayron’s front seats are electrically adjustable, unlike the Tigaun R-Line’s manual adjustment. It further comes with massaging, ventilation and heating functions. 

• What has changed significantly is the addition of a third row.

• The second row seats come with both sliding and reclining functions for added practicality. 

Features & Safety

Let’s be honest, the Tiguan R-Line had some misses that were unacceptable at this price point. The good thing is that the Tayron R-Line makes sure that you don’t miss out on those amenities. We are talking about ventilated and powered front seats; both these features have been introduced on the Tayron R-Line. Moreover, the larger SUV also gets a powered tailgate over the Tiguan R-Line. 

• Top features include a 15-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch fully-digital driver’s display, a Harman Kardon sound system and connected car tech. 

• You also get a heads-up display, a massage function with the front-row seats, 3-zone auto AC, dual wireless phone chargers, and 30-colour ambient lighting.

• In terms of safety, you get 9 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, an electronic parking brake, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, disc brakes on all four wheels and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech. 

Powertrain 

The engine and transmission specifications of the Volkswagen Tayron is as follows:

• The Tayron R-Line comes with the same engine as the Tiguan R-Line.

• Power is sent to all four wheels using a 7-speed DCT.

• It also comes with adaptive dampers, where you can make the suspension softer or stiffer as per your preference. 

Rivals

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line puts up a fight against rivals like the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, and the Jeep Meridian. 

Would you pick the Tayron R-Line over popular SUVs like the Fortuner and Kodiaq? Let us know in the comments section below.