Volkswagen Tayron R-Line production begins at the brand’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra

Volkswagen India has officially hit a major milestone in its premium SUV offensive with the start of local assembly for the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line. The first units recently rolled off the production line at the brand’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) plant, signaling a shift toward more accessible German engineering for the Indian market.

Localized Assembly and Strategic Growth

The decision to assemble the Tayron R-Line locally is a cornerstone of Volkswagen’s 2026 strategy. By leveraging the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility, the brand aims to offer competitive pricing on its premium models while maintaining rigorous German manufacturing standards.

The Tayron R-Line rolled off the production line less than a year after its global debut, underlining the company’s focus on faster localization and market responsiveness.

Moreover, the SUV has already been spotted multiple times on Indian roads, and interestingly, these test mules were seen without any camouflage, hinting that the model is nearing its debut.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line

The Tayron R-Line is positioned as the brand’s most premium SUV in India. Based on the advanced MQB EVO platform, the sporty SUV is expected to be priced around Rs 50 lakh.

Design

Talking about the design, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line gets an aggressive and sporty design that instantly sets it apart from regular SUVs. The front features a bold grille with R-Line badging, sleek LED headlamps, and a muscular bumper design. The sculpted bonnet, sharp body lines, and sporty alloy wheels give the Tayron a powerful road presence. At the rear, LED tail lamps and a sporty diffuser-style bumper complete its premium look.

Interior

On the inside, the Tayron R-Line comes equipped with a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is angled towards the driver, which houses all core functions. It also features a digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, 30 color ambient lighting, and matrix LED lamps.

Other features include sporty seats, premium upholstery, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, powered and ventilated front seats and massage function.

Engine Options

Tayron R-Line will be powered by the 2-litre turbo-petrol engine, which produces 204hp and 320Nm. A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox sends power to all the wheels of the SUV.

Safety Features

In terms of safety features, it is expected to include 7 airbags, a 360-degree camera system, a tire-pressure monitoring system, Level 2 ADAS, and an electronic parking brake.

Competitors

Tayron R-Line competitors include both mainstream 7-seater SUVs and entry-level luxury crossovers which include Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian.

Official Statements

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, said the start of production strengthens Volkswagen’s SUV portfolio in the country. “The Tayron R-Line represents a strategic addition to our line-up and reflects our focus on aligning global products with Indian customer expectations,” he said.

Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said the company continues to see demand for premium models in the domestic market. “Local assembly allows us to make global Volkswagen products more accessible to Indian customers while maintaining quality and efficiency,” he said.