Volkswagen India has confirmed that it will expand the Tayron lineup with a new lower variant, scheduled to be launched tomorrow, ie, July 10, 2026. Positioned below the existing Tayron R-Line, the upcoming model is expected to offer a more affordable entry point into the three-row SUV range. While Volkswagen has yet to announce the official name of the variant, a teaser video has revealed several design and equipment details. The Tayron R-Line is currently priced at Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The next version could be priced somewhere around 42-43 lakh (ex-showroom). When launched, the Tayron will continue to compete with SUVs such as the Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian.
In terms of design, the new Tayron retains the famous LED lighting signature seen on the R-Line. It gets LED headlights connected by a light bar, with an illuminated Volkswagen emblem in the center. Although the front bumper and grille have not been fully shown, they are expected to feature a less aggressive design than the R-Line. Another notable change is the introduction of a new five-spoke alloy wheel design, which is likely to be smaller than the 19-inch wheels offered on the flagship variant. The teaser also shows gloss black wheel arch cladding, roof rails, LED tail lights connected to an illuminated Volkswagen badge, and a redesigned rear bumper. Moving on to the interior, the interior layout largely mirrors that of the R-Line but with a few visual changes. The teaser reveals dual-tone seat upholstery, replacing the top model’s black interior theme. The SUV continues to feature a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging, metal pedals, a panoramic roof and three rows of seats. However, Volkswagen is expected to omit some premium features available on the R-Line to help differentiate the two variants.Mechanically, no changes are expected. The new Tayron variant is likely to use the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 204hp (about 201bhp) and 320Nm of torque. The engine will continue to be mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with power sent to all four wheels through Volkswagen’s AWD system.
