Volkswagen solely launched the Taos within the U.S. a yr in the past, however the subcompact crossover has been on sale in China since 2018, the place it is called a Tharu.
A prototype for an up to date Tharu has simply been noticed and sure factors to tweaks we’ll see within the U.S. on the Taos. The up to date variations of each crossovers ought to arrive subsequent yr, which for the U.S. will imply a 2024 mannequin yr arrival.
Judging by the prototype, there will likely be revised designs for the lights at each ends, in addition to new fascia designs, and a brand new grille. It is attainable it should additionally get some tweaks inside, equivalent to an up to date infotainment system.
We at the moment do not anticipate any change within the powertrain division for the Taos. The crossover is obtainable solely with a 1.5-liter turbo-4 good for 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Entrance-wheel-drive fashions include an 8-speed computerized, whereas all-wheel-drive variations have a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized. A extra various powertrain portfolio consisting of 1.2-, 1.4-, and a pair of.0-liter turbocharged engines is obtainable for the Tharu in China.
Manufacturing of the Taos for the U.S. is dealt with at VW’s plant in Pueblo, Mexico. The automobile managed a good 31,682 gross sales within the U.S. final yr, and 2022, which will likely be its first full yr in the marketplace, is shaping as much as ship a greater outcome.
