- Volkswagen is committed to making premium German-engineered mobility more accessible in India through local assembly of Tayron R-Line in India
- Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is being assembled at the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Plant in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Volkswagen India celebrates yet another milestone with the commencement of local assembly for the Tayron R-Line in India. Assembled at the plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Tayron R-Line begins rolling off the production line insync with the brand’s launch plan of quarter one in 2026.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Piyush Arora, MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India said, “The start of production for another world-class model – the Tayron R-Line at our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility represents a strategic step forward for Volkswagen India’s SUV portfolio. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to putting the customer at the heart of our engineering, ensuring every detail resonates with the lifestyle and aspirations of our patrons. We aim to deliver a distinctive choice for premium SUV customers while reinforcing our operational strength and readiness to meet the evolving expectations of the Indian automotive market.”
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “We believe there is a strong demand for premium Germanengineered cars here in India and our plan is to make these cars more accessible to our customers. The Tayron R-Line has rolled-off the production line today at the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant, in less than a year since its global launch and that is our level of commitment to driving growth in India.”
The most premium SUV from Volkswagen India, the Tayron R-Line offers true 7-seater space, everyday practicality, and sporty R-Line design with refined appeal. With production underway, the brand gears up for greater momentum in the premium SUV segment with a launch slated within the first quarter of 2026.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, a division of SAVWIPL
(formerly known as Volkswagen India Pvt.Ltd.)
Registered Office: E1MIDC, Phase 3, Village Nigoje, Kharab Wadi, Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra – 410501
CIN: U70102PN2007FTC133117
About the Volkswagen Brand
Volkswagen, a leading carmaker in Europe, sells its broad model range, from the Up! to the Touareg, in more than 150 countries worldwide. The brand, globally, is forging ahead consistently with the further development of automobile production. E-mobility, smart mobility and the digital transformation of the brand are the key strategic topics for the future. In 2019, the brand unveiled its first ever e-mobility offering ID.3 for the European market, based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. In India, Volkswagen currently offers Taigun, Tiguan and the new Virtus. With a five-star safety rating for adult- and child-occupant protection from Global NCAP, the Volkswagen Taigun is India’s safest SUVW. The Volkswagen Virtus too has received a five-star GNCAP safety rating for adult and child occupant protection, making it one of the safest sedans in India.
