Volkswagen Tharu XR SUV

In pictures

What is it?

Not to be confused with the bigger Tharu SUV, the new Tharu XR SUV is essentially a slightly larger version of the Taigun we get in India.

Based on the same MQB A0 platform as Taigun, Slavia, Virtus, Kushaq, with the same 2,651mm long wheelbase.

Doors and most body panels on the Tharu XR look identical to the Taigun, but front styling is new.

At the back it gets dark tinted connected tail lamps with transparent lenses giving it more upmarket look than its Indian counterpart.

Powertrains

The SUV will come with a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine in multiple states of tune.

India launch

The Volkswagen Tharu XR is not expected to be launched in India. In China, the SUV is jointly built by the SAIC-VW joint venture.

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