India-spec Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Unveiled, Will Sit As The Brand’s New Flagship SUV
Just like the Tiguan, the Tayron comes in the sportier R-Line trim
[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
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The front design is largely similar to the Tiguan R-Line, except for an ever-so-slightly retweaked grille.
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The illuminated Volkswagen logo and the connected LED light bar give it a distinctive look.
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Major portions of the bumper are finished in gloss black plastics. Consider investing in a paint protection film (PPF) to protect it from scratches.
| Small Details: R Logo on the grille signifies that it’s the sportier-looking Tayron. Internationally, Volkswagen offers more variants that get slightly different design elements. |
Side
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Viewed from the side, the Tayron’s elongated proportions (more on that later) clearly hint at the presence of a third row.
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19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels are similar to the Tiguan R-Line and fill the wheel arches nicely.
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Wheel arches get slim gloss black cladding.
| Smaller Details: You also get an R badge at the front door, and chrome finishes around the window surrounds, adding to the bling. |
Rear
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At the rear, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line adopts a clean yet contemporary design.
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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.
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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.
| Watch This Space For: A detailed comparison between the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and Tayron R-Line. |
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:
| Parameters |
Tayron R-Line |
Tiguan R-Line |
Difference |
| Length |
4792 mm |
4539 mm |
+253 mm |
| Width |
1866 mm |
1859 mm |
+7 mm |
| Height |
1665 mm |
1656 mm |
+9 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2789 mm |
2680 mm |
+109 mm |
| Boot Space |
345 litres (with 3 rows up) 850 litres (with folded 3rd row) |
652 litres |
(- 307 mm with three rows up) |
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In terms of width and height, the difference is not significant.
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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.
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Two large screens dominate the dashboard: a 15-inch floating infotainment and a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display.
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Most of the features can be accessed only via the touchscreen, including the climate controls.
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Ambient lighting pattern on the dashboard looks uber cool. You can choose 30 different colours as per your taste.
| Small Details: A small R badge on the steering wheel denotes you’re driving the Tayron R-Line. Multi-function knob on the floor console allows you to tweak volume and drive modes. |
- 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.
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What has changed significantly is the addition of a third row.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
| Engine |
2-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power |
204 PS |
| Torque |
320 Nm |
| Transmission |
7-speed DCT |
| Drivetrain |
All-wheel drive |
- The Tayron R-Line comes with the same engine as the Tiguan R-Line.
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Power is sent to all four wheels using a 7-speed DCT.
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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.