The Volkswagen Tharu is now here. Wanna know how much it will cost?
Mikko David · Sep 9, 2023 11:30 AM
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Guess what? The Volkswagen Tharu, the brand's new SUV from China, has just landed in the Philippines! Volkswagen Philippines says the first batch of its latest crossover rolled onto the Port of Batangas last week.
The Volkswagen Tharu will be officially launched on September 29th at the Karrera Café In Filinvest City, Alabang, with public displays and test drives happening at the same venue that September 30 to October 1 weekend.
The Volkswagen Tharu at the Port of Batangas. PHOTO FROM VOLKSWAGEN PHILIPPINES
The Volkswagen Tharu is positioned as a global product by the brand. But it is assembled in and exported from China for all intents and purposes.
According to our sources, it will be equipped with Volkswagen Bluemotion Technology efficiency features. So you can expect the Tharu to have a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline mill under the hood. With a 7-speed DSG transmission, the Tharu's 160 PS and 250 Nm output should make it a decent performer. Something to note is that the engine will comply with Euro 6 emissions standards.
It will have McPherson front suspension bits and a four-link independent rear layout, so it should offer a smoother ride than most torsion beam-equipped crossovers out there. It will likely be only available in front-wheel drive configuration.
PHOTO FROM VOLKSWAGEN PHILIPPINES
As Volkswagen Philippines mentioned, there will be two variants - the SE and SEL. Both should come with 18-inch wheels as standard, with the SEL likely to get design accents. Both will have LED headlights and taillights as well.
As with most China-sourced crossovers nowadays, a panoramic sunroof and a rear foglamp should come standard for both variants.
Other ways to differentiate the SE from the SEL are:
Spec
VW Tharu SE
VW Tharu SEL
Drive Mode Selection
None
With
Grille
Black with chrome
Black with illumination
Headlight
LED
Matrix LED
Headlight Adjustment
Dynamic
Adaptive Front Lighting System
Cornering Light
Integrated with fog lamps
Roof Rail Color
Silver
Black
Rear Spoiler
Body color
Black
Tailgate
Electric
Handsfree function
Exterior Ambient Lighting
None
With
Volkswagen Philippines says the Tharu will come in four colors - Pure White, Mangan Grey, Petroleum Blue, and Polytech Blue.
HM po?
PHOTO FROM VOLKSWAGEN PHILIPPINES
Well, wouldn't you want to know?
Given its 4,458mm length, the tech infused in the Tharu, Volkswagen's brand equity, the features available, and of course, reliable information from our sources, it wouldn't be surprising if it were priced in the high one million. But just between you and us, would you consider one if it were in the 1.9 to 2 million peso price range?
Volkswagen dealerships in BGC, Greenfield Mandaluyong, Pampanga, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro are now accepting reservations. For more details, check out www.volkswagen.com.ph or send a message to the Volkswagen Philippines Facebook chat page.
With an automotive career spanning 27 years as a former touring car racer turned automotive journalist and photographer, Mikko also handled marketing and PR for two major Japanese car brands before finding peace and purpose in sharing his views about cars, driving, and mobility.
