Volkswagen has introduced the lower-spec Tayron Life trim in India at Rs 41.99 lakh, pricing it Rs 5 lakh lower than the range-topping R-Line. Compared to the Tayron R-Line, the Life trim misses out on the sporty cosmetic treatment and a pair of seats in the third row.
Volkswagen Tayron Life engine and gearbox details
The same 204hp, 320Nm 2-litre turbo-petrol unit used in the R-Line also does duty in the Tayron Life. Similarly, transmission duties are handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which sends drive to all four wheels.
Volkswagen Tayron Life exterior highlights
Since it misses out on the R-Line styling package, parts like the front grille, cladding under the doors and over the wheel arches and rear bumper trim are not finished in gloss black. Speaking of the bumper ahead, it has a much cleaner look with L-shaped slats (inverted on the left half section) on the grille. A silver-painted trim is placed below the grille, which complements the overall look. That said, slim Matrix LED headlights and an illuminated VW roundel bridged by a wide light bar are similar to the top-spec trim.
The Tayron is a 4,792mm-long SUV, with a wheelbase of 2,789mm. In profile, it’s easy to notice a different design for the alloy wheels, which measure relatively an inch less at 18 inches. In fact, the wheels resemble those on the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Styling continues to be clean with neat lines. The shoulder line swells from the rear doors to the tail and the silver surround dips down from the roof to the rear glass section. A chrome strip adds to the look as well.
At the back, changes are limited to a simpler design for the bumper, while features like intricately done tail-lights with LED elements, a light bar, illuminated VW logo and roof spoiler have been carried over.
Volkswagen Tayron Life interior and features
Save for the ‘R’ badges on certain parts and third-row seats, not a lot differs when it comes to the interior. Even the list of features between the two trims is largely similar, including a 15-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone automatic climate control, powered front seats with ventilation and massaging functions, two wireless smartphone charging pads, 360-degree camera, 9 airbags and Level 2 ADAS.
Volkswagen Tayron rivals
The VW Tayron is up against rivals like the Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian. Like the R-Line, the Life trim is locally assembled at the carmaker’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (previously Aurangabad) facility in Maharashtra.