Volkswagen Taos

"Volkswagen Tharu" redirects here. For the smaller SUV sold in China since 2024, see Volkswagen Tharu XR.
Volkswagen Taos/Tharu
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen Tharu
Production
  • 2018–present (China)
  • October 2020[1] – present (Americas)
  • 2021–2022 (Russia)
Assembly
DesignerKlaus Bischoff and Johannes Brandsch (Tharu)[8]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A1
RelatedSEAT Ateca
Škoda Karoq
Jetta VS5
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.2 L TSI 115 I4
  • 1.4 L TSI 150 I4
  • 1.5 L TSI 160 I4
  • 1.6 L MPI 110 I4
  • 2.0 L TSI 190 I4
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
7-speed DSG
Battery44.1 kWh (e-Tharu)
Electric range315–415 km (195.7–257.9 mi) (e-Tharu, NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,690 mm (105.9 in)
2,680 mm (105.5 in) (China)
2,638 mm (103.9 in) (Russia)
Length4,465 mm (175.8 in)
4,453 mm (175.3 in) (China)
4,417 mm (173.9 in) (Russia)
Width1,841 mm (72.5 in)
Height1,602–1,635 mm (63.1–64.4 in)

The Volkswagen Taos is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen. It was first released in October 2018 as the Volkswagen Tharu in China, while the Taos was released in October 2020 as a restyled version of the Tharu for the North American, South American, and Russian markets. In the brand's lineup, the vehicle is positioned below the Tiguan, and in South America and China above the T-Cross.[9] It is not marketed in core European market.

The Taos is named after Taos, New Mexico.[10][11] The Tharu name is derived after the eponymous Tharu people, an ethnic group indigenous to Nepal and Northern India.[12]

  1. ^ "Volkswagen de México begins exports of Taos to the U.S. market" (Press release). Veracruz, Mexico. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-18. The production of the Taos began in October 2020 for the Mexican market.
  2. ^ "Volkswagen will build the Taos in Puebla". mexiconow.com. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  3. ^ "Primeras fotos oficiales de la VW Taos que se fabricará en Argentina: sólo faltan los emblemas". ARGENTINA AUTOBLOG (in Spanish). 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  4. ^ "Кроссовер Volkswagen Taos для России: первая информация" [Crossover Volkswagen Taos for Russia: the first information]. autoreview.ru (in Russian). 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  5. ^ "Yizheng - VW". www.volkswagenag.com. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  6. ^ "Ningbo - VW". www.volkswagenag.com. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  7. ^ "Urumqi - VW". www.volkswagenag.com. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  8. ^ US D841519, Bischoff, Klaus & Brandsch, Johannes, "Motor vehicle", published 2019-02-26, assigned to Volkswagen AG 
  9. ^ Gerardo García (20 May 2019). "El Volkswagen Tarek se acerca: esto sabemos del hermano menor de Tiguan para México". motorpasion.com.mx (in Spanish). Motorpasión México. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  10. ^ Connor Hoffmann (17 September 2020). "VW Taos is named for upcoming crossover below Tiguan". Car And Driver. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  11. ^ Volkswagen's new compact SUV will wear 'Taos' name, CNET, 17 September 2020
  12. ^ "Volkswagen Tharu to get Beats sound system". www.formacar.com. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2021-12-15.