Volkswagen Tharu LHD Wholesale Export
Volkswagen Tharu is a left-hand drive compact SUV for B2B wholesale export. It is produced by SAIC Volkswagen and built on the Volkswagen MQB platform, sharing its architecture with the Tiguan, T-Roc, and other MQB-based models. The Tharu is exported globally under the Tarek nameplate in Latin America and the Taos nameplate in North America, and is already established in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Two body variants are available: the standard Tharu (4,458 mm) and the Tharu XR / New Edge (4,355 mm). The shared MQB platform ensures extensive OEM and aftermarket parts coverage across all variants.
Key Specifications (Standard Tharu):
- Product Name: Volkswagen Tharu – Compact SUV
- Steering: LHD
- Body Type: 5-Door, 5-Seat Compact SUV
- Platform: Volkswagen MQB
- Dimensions: 4458 × 1841 × 1632 mm
- Wheelbase: 2680 mm
- Ground Clearance (Unladen): 182 mm
- Curb Weight: 1480–1655 kg
- Engine Options:
- Transmission: 7-Speed Dry DSG (1.5T) / 7-Speed Wet DSG DQ381 (2.0T)
- Drivetrain: FWD / 4MOTION AWD
- Fuel: Petrol (92–95 Octane, depending on engine)
- Fuel Tank: 50–55 L
- Trunk Capacity: 455 L (expandable to 1543 L with seats folded)
- WLTC Combined Fuel Consumption: 5.7–7.5 L/100km
- 0–100 km/h: 7.8 s (2.0T 4MOTION) / ~9.0 s (1.5T)
- Top Speed: 190–200 km/h
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Independent
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link Independent
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc; Rear: Disc
- Parking Brake: Electronic
- Tires: 225/55 R17 / 225/50 R18
- Shipping: FOB / CIF (Ro-Ro or Container)
- Spare Parts: Shared MQB platform with VW Tiguan and T-Roc. Extensive OEM and aftermarket coverage — HELLA lighting components, brake pads and discs, suspension arms, body panels, door trims, mirror assemblies, and more available from multiple wholesale suppliers. Compatible with other SAIC Volkswagen models.
Key Specifications (Tharu XR / New Edge):
- Product Name: Volkswagen Tharu XR – Compact SUV
- Steering: LHD
- Body Type: 5-Door, 5-Seat Compact SUV
- Dimensions: 4355 × 1762 × 1605 mm
- Wheelbase: 2651 mm
- Curb Weight: 1275 kg
- Gross Weight: 1705 kg
- Engine Options:
- Transmission: 6-Speed AT (1.5L) / 7-Speed Dry DSG (1.5T)
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Fuel: Petrol (92 Octane)
- WLTC Combined Fuel Consumption: 5.7 L/100km
- Top Speed: 190 km/h
- Trunk Capacity: 455 L
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Independent
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam (1.5L) / Multi-Link Independent (1.5T)
- Shipping: FOB / CIF (Ro-Ro or Container)
- Spare Parts: Shared components with standard Tharu and other MQB models.
Key Features: Rock-Cutting design language, chrome front grille with LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster, 12-inch floating central touchscreen, IMD interior trim panels, 4MOTION intelligent AWD with 7 driving modes (2.0T), 33 storage compartments, front seat height 1013 mm / rear seat height 975 mm, panoramic sunroof, leather seats, multi-function steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and start, rearview camera, rear parking radar, ESC, ABS with EBD, multiple airbags, TPMS, ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Target Markets: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan), Africa (Egypt, Algeria, Morocco), South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru, Argentina), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan), Southeast Asia (Philippines, Vietnam). Exported as Tarek in Latin America and Taos in North America. Established export channels through Dubai (Jebel Ali Free Zone) and direct from China.