Volkswagen Tayron SUV Spotted In India In Its R-Line Avatar, India Launch Confirmed?
The Volkswagen Tayron is essentially the 7-seater version of the VW Tiguan, which went on sale on April 14, 2025
The 5-seater Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line went on sale in India in April 2025 and now its 7-seater version, known as the Volkswagen Tayron, was spotted testing in Chandrapur, Maharashtra in its R-Line avatar. It must be noted that the carmaker is yet to make an announcement if the VW Tayron will be launched in India or not. Nevertheless, let us take a look at everything that was noticeable on the spotted Tayron.
What Was Spotted?
The spotted Tayron featured an exterior design that is similar to the 2025 Tiguan R-Line that went on sale on April 14. It gets the same connected LED tail lights and projector LED headlights with a light bar that connects them. Beneath the light bar is gloss black trim, with an ‘R’ badge like the 5-seater sibling. Such a badge is also present in the front door to denote that it’s the sportier variant. The dual-tone alloy wheels are also the same as the Tiguan R Line. There is also a Tayron badge beneath the tail lights.
More About The Volkswagen Tayron
What’s different on the VW Tayron is the number of seats. While the Tiguan R Line gets 5 seats, the Tayron gets an additional pair of seats in the third row owing to its elongated size. Here’s a detailed look at the dimensions of both SUVs:
| Specifications |
International-spec Tayron R-Line |
India-spec VW 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) (+ 198 mm as 5-seater option) |
While the interior design of the VW Tayron was not visible in the pictures, the international-spec model has a dashboard design that is similar to the India-spec 5-seater Tiguan R-Line. It gets the same 15-inch floating infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The 3-spoke steering wheel is also shared between both versions of the VW SUV.
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Talking about the powertrains, the international-spec Tayron R-Line comes with three engine options, the details of which are as follows:
| Engine Specifications |
1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine |
2-litre turbo-petrol engine |
2-litre turbo-diesel engine |
| Power |
150 PS |
204 PS / 265 PS |
150 PS |
| Torque |
250 Nm |
320 Nm / 400 Nm |
360 Nm |
| Transmission |
7-speed DCT* |
7-speed DCT |
7-speed DCT |
| Drivetrain^ |
FWD |
AWD |
FWD |
*DCT = Dual-clutch automatic transmission
^FWD = Front-wheel-drive, AWD = All-wheel-drive
Notably, the 204 PS 2-litre turbo-petrol engine is already available in the India-spec Tiguan R Line and Skoda Kodiaq, and is expected to power the India-spec Tayron, if it is launched on our shores.
India Launch And Rivals
The India launch of the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is yet to be announced, but if launched, it will command a premium over the Tiguan R Line, which costs Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be a sportier alternative to the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian in India.
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