JAKARTA - Volkswagen is preparing a 7-seater SUV for the Indian market, the model is the Tayron 7 which will be offered in the sporty R-Line variant.
Quoting from the Gaadiwaadi website, Monday, January 12, Volkswagen recently shared a short teaser video, which revealed that the SUV coming to it was none other than the Tayron, and its launch has been confirmed for the first quarter of 2026.
Tayron will be the new flagship model from the German carmaker, which directly competes with segment leaders such as the Toyota Fortuner. In addition, it will also compete with the Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, and Jeep Meridian.
The Tayron is essentially a 7-seater version of the Tiguan, and has been sold in several global markets since 2024. The car serves as a replacement for the Tiguan AllSpace and was first launched in China, followed by the European market.
Dimensionally, the Tayron has a length of 4,770 mm with a wheelbase of 2,791 mm, offering ample space for second and third row passengers, as well as a 345-liter trunk.
In terms of design, the Tayron comes with several signature elements such as sleek dual-pod LED headlights with full-width LED light strips, as well as illuminated Volkswagen logos on the front and back.
At the back, the SUV gets connected rear light arrangements, albeit with a different lighting arrangement compared to the Tiguan.
Inside the cabin, the international version of the Tayron is equipped with a large 15-inch infotainment system, a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument panel, as well as features such as a 3-zone climate control system, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, ADAS, and Harman Kardon premium audio system.
Regarding the heart of the engine, based on the MQB EVO platform, the Volkswagen Tayron will be powered by the already known 2.0 liter TSI gasoline engine, producing 204 hp and peak torque of 320 Nm. This engine is combined with a 7-speed DSG transmission, and will likely be available with Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel drive (AWD) system.
For the Indian market itself, it only comes with a mild-hybrid powertrain (eTSI), and will be sold in the Indian market through the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) channel.
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