Volkswagen Tarok

The Volkswagen Tarok is a concept compact pickup truck created by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen for Brazil.[1]

Not to be confused with Volkswagen Tarek or Volkswagen Taro.
Volkswagen Tarok
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Body and chassis
ClassPickup truck
Body style4-door double cab
Layoutfour-wheel-drive
RelatedVolkswagen Tharu/Tarek
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Length5,000 mm (196.9 in)

Introduction

The 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 finances and the 2020 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

The dashboard is equipped with 100% digital virtual cockpit, and the dashboard receives a central touchscreen.[5]

Engines

The 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
  1. Étienne Roville (6 November 2018). "Volkswagen Tarok : le petit pickup". La Revue Automobile.
  2. Didier Ric (7 November 2018). "Volkswagen Tarok concept : un nouveau " petit " pick-up pour le Brésil". L'Argus.
  3. Christopher Smith (15 April 2019). "Le Volkswagen Tarok Concept se montre au salon de New York". Motor1.com.
  4. "Volkswagen Tarok facing the axe before production even starts". The Citizen. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  5. Yohann Leblanc (7 November 2018). "Le pick-up Volkswagen Tarok annonce un petit frère pour l'Amarok". L'Automobile Magazine.
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