The Volkswagen Tarok Concept Pick-Ups Boot Extends Into The Cabin
- has unveiled the Tarok Concept pick-up truck at the Sao Paulo Motor Show 2018
- Similar in length as the, at around 5-metres long, the Tarok Concept gets an innovative 'variable loading area'
- The variable loading area includes a foldable rear panel behind the rear seats, flat folding seats and an extendable bed for a longer loading space without opening the bootlid
- Other updates include interior design borrowed from new-gen VWs like the all-new Polo and a new pure-ethanol compatible engine
Volkswagen has showcased a new pick-up truck concept at the ongoing 2018, which it touts as being the most advanced of its kind in the 5-metre long pick-up truck segment. Primarily designed for the Brazilian market, where pick-up trucks are quite popular, the Tarok Concept pick-up previews innovations which could make double cab pick-ups more versatile than ever - the highlight of which is 'variable loading area'.
While tradition pick-ups have limited space behind the dual-cab, the Volkswagen Tarok concept utilises an innovative folding panel below the rear windshield combined with flat folding rear seats for an extended loading area for long-and-low items of luggage without resorting to opening the tailgate.
The Tarok Concept also previewed a new petrol/ethanol engine which can run on 100 per cent ethanol, in accordance to Brazilian TotalFlex Fuel norms. The 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder, TSI motor develops 150PS of maximum power and is paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and a permanent '4Motion' AWD system.
When launched, the Volkswagen Taroq will also be offered with 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-diesel motor also developing 150PS of maximum power. Volkswagen says the Taroq will be a global model, maybe it will be launched in India too? Would you like to see the Taroq make its way to India? Let us know in the comments section below.
By Siddharth November 08, 2018 at 05:49PM
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