Volkswagen has launched the Tayron Life at Rs 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom), a new entry-level trim that brings the German SUV’s starting price down by Rs 5 lakh versus the range-topping R-Line at Rs 46.99 lakh. The catch: the Life is a five-seater, while the pricier R-Line adds a third row. Both share the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and all-wheel-drive hardware, so the choice comes down to seating and equipment rather than performance.
Same engine, lower price
Under the bonnet sits VW’s familiar EA888 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, producing 204 hp and 320 Nm, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and permanent all-wheel drive. The Tayron measures 4,792 mm long and rides on a 2,789 mm wheelbase, making it one of the larger German SUVs assembled in India, at Volkswagen’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra.
What the Life trim gives up, and keeps
Despite being the affordable option, the Life is far from stripped out. It retains a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, powered front seats with ventilation and massage, two wireless charging pads, a 360-degree camera, nine airbags and Level 2 ADAS. What you forgo is the third-row seats, a larger 15-inch screen, the 11-speaker Harman Kardon system and the sportier R-Line styling package.
Tayron Life vs R-Line
| Feature | Life | R-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 41.99 lakh | Rs 46.99 lakh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Touchscreen | 12.9-inch | 15-inch |
| Audio | 8-speaker | 11-speaker Harman Kardon |
| Engine | 2.0L TSI, 204 hp | 2.0L TSI, 204 hp |
Where it fits
The Tayron squares up against the Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian in the premium SUV space. With the Life trim, Volkswagen now has a sub-Rs 42 lakh price tag to advertise, which should widen the SUV’s appeal to buyers who don’t need seven seats but still want the badge, the AWD grip and the long features list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the VW Tayron Life?
The Tayron Life is priced at Rs 41.99 lakh ex-showroom, Rs 5 lakh less than the R-Line at Rs 46.99 lakh.
Is the Tayron Life a 5-seater or 7-seater?
The Life is a five-seater. Only the more expensive R-Line trim offers a third row for seven-seat capacity.
Does the Life get the same engine as the R-Line?
Yes. Both use the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol making 204 hp and 320 Nm, with a seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive.
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