The wait for a premium German 7-seater SUV is finally coming to an end. Volkswagen India has officially started the local assembly of its upcoming flagship SUV, the Volkswagen Tayron, at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) plant.

Scheduled to launch in Q1 2026 (likely March), the Tayron will replace the discontinued Tiguan AllSpace. Unlike the AllSpace, which was a direct import, the Tayron will be assembled in India (CKD route), which hints at a more aggressive price tag. If you are looking for a luxury family SUV that isn’t a Toyota Fortuner, here is everything you need to know about the new VW Tayron.

The “Big Tiguan” is Finally Here

Globally, the Tayron is designed to fill the gap between the 5-seater Tiguan and the massive Touareg. For India, it serves a specific purpose: offering a spacious 7-seater layout with the driving dynamics Volkswagen is famous for.

It is built on the advanced MQB EVO platform, making it lighter yet stronger. In terms of size, it is significantly longer than the standard Tiguan to accommodate the third row of seats.

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Key Features: A massive Tech Upgrade

Volkswagen has gone all out with the interior. The old, practical dashboard of the Tiguan is gone. The Tayron feels like a spaceship inside.

• 15-Inch Infotainment Screen: The center console is dominated by a massive floating touchscreen (similar to the ID.4 EV) that controls music, maps, and climate settings.
• Ventilated & Massage Seats: The front seats are not just cooled; they come with a massage function, a feature rarely seen in this price segment.
• IQ.Light Matrix LEDs: It features VW’s advanced matrix headlamps that can block out light for oncoming traffic while keeping the road bright.
• Panoramic Sunroof: A large glass roof makes the cabin feel airy, reducing claustrophobia for third-row passengers.

Engine & Performance: The 2.0L TSI Beast

Under the hood, there are no surprises—and that is a good thing. The India-spec Tayron will likely feature the tried-and-tested 2.0-litre TSI Turbo Petrol engine.

• Power: 201 BHP
• Torque: 320 Nm
• Gearbox: 7-Speed DSG (Dual Clutch Automatic)
• Drive: 4MOTION (All-Wheel Drive) as standard.

Note: There is no diesel engine option, so mileage will likely hover around 9-12 km/l depending on driving style.

Price Expectation & Rivals

Since Volkswagen is assembling the car locally instead of importing it fully built, they save on heavy custom duties.

• Expected Price: Rs 45 Lakh to Rs 50 Lakh (Ex-showroom).
• Rivals: It will directly compete with the Skoda Kodiaq (its cousin), Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, and the MG Gloster.

Why Does This Matter?

For years, the Rs 40-50 Lakh segment has been dominated by the Toyota Fortuner. While the Fortuner is rugged, it lacks the luxury, ride comfort, and technology that modern buyers want. The Tayron offers a “car-like” driving feel with “luxury-car” interiors, making it the perfect upgrade for someone moving up from a Creta, Harrier, or Compass.

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