Volkswagen Tayron R-Line local assembly starts in India — Details inside!
- 1Local assembly of the 2026 Volkswagen Tayron R-Line has begun
- 2It’s powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
- 3It will compete with Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian, Toyota Fortuner, and MG Majestic
Ahead of the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron launch in the first quarter of 2026, VW has already started local assembly of the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line. Once it hits the roads, this three-row SUV will take on competitors like the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian, Toyota Fortuner, and the upcoming MG Majestic. At the same time, local assembly for the Tayron R-Line has already started
Upcoming Volkswagen Tayron R-Line production begins locally
The 2026 Volkswagen Tayron will be positioned above the Tiguan R-Line in the lineup. Production has begun at Volkswagen’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra, which also assembles the Tiguan R-Line and the Skoda Kodiaq as part of the SAVWIPL portfolio. The facility isn’t limited to Volkswagen and Škoda models. It also produces a range of Audi vehicles, including the A4, A6, Q3, Q5, and Q7.
2026 Volkswagen Tayron R-Line
The unveiled Volkswagen Tayron R-Line features dual projector headlamps with a connecting LED strip, a mesh grille, roof rails, and the IQ.LIGHT HD Matrix LED setup. The exterior, shown in bold purple, rides on 19-inch Coventry alloy wheels. It measures 4,792 mm in length, 1,866 mm in width, and 1,668 mm in height, with a 2,789 mm wheelbase.
Inside, it has a 15-inch infotainment screen, ambient lighting in 30 colours, wireless charging, and a clean, modern design. Other expected features include a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, multiple airbags, parking sensors, and Level 2 ADAS.
2026 Volkswagen Tayron R-Line engine
The VW Tayron R-Line is powered by the familiar 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing 204PS of power and 320Nm of torque. It comes exclusively with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
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