The Volkswagen Tarok is a concept compact pickup truck created by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen for Brazil.[1]
| Volkswagen Tarok | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door double cab |
| Layout | four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Volkswagen Taos |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L I4 (petrol) 2.0 L I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
Introduction
editThe Volkswagen Tarok premiered as a concept car at the São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil on 6 November 2018.[2]
The Tarok concept car was then introduced to the North American market at the 2019 New York International Auto Show.[3]
Due to the 2020 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tarok has yet to begin production in Brazil or any other market.[4] The vehicle has not been officially cancelled, however.
Features
editThe dashboard is equipped with 100% digital virtual cockpit, and the dashboard receives a central touchscreen.[5]
Engines
editThe Tarok receives two engines of 150hp, a four-cylinder diesel 2.0 TDi and a four-cylinder 1.4 TSI, running with pure ethanol (E100) or a gasoline ethanol mixture (E22).
References
edit- ^ Étienne Roville (6 November 2018). "Volkswagen Tarok : le petit pickup". La Revue Automobile.
- ^ Didier Ric (7 November 2018). "Volkswagen Tarok concept : un nouveau " petit " pick-up pour le Brésil". www.largus.fr. L'Argus.
- ^ Christopher Smith (15 April 2019). "Le Volkswagen Tarok Concept se montre au salon de New York". Motor1.com.
- ^ "Volkswagen Tarok facing the axe before production even starts". The Citizen. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ Yohann Leblanc (7 November 2018). "Le pick-up Volkswagen Tarok annonce un petit frère pour l'Amarok". L'Automobile Magazine.