Volkswagen Tarok Explained

Volkswagen Tarok
Manufacturer:Volkswagen
Class:Pickup truck
Body Style:4-door double cab
Layout:four-wheel-drive
Related:Volkswagen Taos
Engine:1.4 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission:6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Length:50001NaN1

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

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 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

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).

Notes and References

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