Most automakers in India have one goal in mind – defeat the Toyota Fortuner. Everyone wants a share of the crown for the “King of SUVs”, but very few have come close. And now, the Fortuner will be getting a new rival tomorrow and here is what you should know about it.
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New Fortuner Rival Launching Tomorrow!
The current Volkswagen SUV lineup is pretty slim, with only the Taigun and the Tiguan R-Line on sale at the moment. But now, the German manufacturer is all set to launch its flagship 7-seater SUV – the Tayron R-Line.
The Tayron has already been unveiled already but the pricing and launch details are still a mystery. This mystery will finally be solved as Volkswagen will announce all these details tomorrow, on the 19th of February. It will be interesting to see how aggressively Volkswagen price it, since it is going up against the mighty Fortuner.
Unlike the Tiguan, which was a CBU import, the Tayron is manufactured in India. This means that it would be priced aggressively, and we expect it have a price tag of around Rs 50 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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New VW 7-Seater SUV – Design
We already have a thorough idea of what the Tayron R-Line looks like. At first glance, you might mistake it for the outgoing Tiguan R-Line. But after a closer look, you can see it sports a more muscular front end and a longer side profile. It is a 4.8-metre-long SUV, which also translates into a spacious cabin and a practical boot.
Step inside, and you will need a magnifying glass to differentiate it from the Tiguan. The only big difference comes at the back, where you get an extra row of seating. Overall, the cabin is well thought-out, like most German cars. But the only niggle of the Tayron’s interior is that the climate control buttons are integrated into the infotainment screen.
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New VW 7-Seater SUV – Features & Specification
The Tayron R-Line is packed with features like a 15-inch floating touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated and powered front seats, a head-up display, 9 airbags, and a 360-degree camera.
As for the powertrain, it is only offered with a 2.0-litre TSI (204hp & 320Nm) mated to Volkswagen’s fabled 7-speed DSG gearbox. It will also get an AWD drivetrain as standard. This Tayron is pretty fun to drive as it touches 0-100 kmph in around 7 seconds (claimed by the automaker) and tops out at 224 kmph.
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