Volkswagen Tharu XR is a Taigun-based SUV for China

The Tharu XR is based on the MQB A0 platform, shared with the Taigun, Virtus, Kushaq and Slavia.

Volkswagen has unveiled a new compact SUV for the Chinese market called the Tharu XR. It is a slightly longer version of the Taigun sold in India.

The Tharu XR is based on the MQB A0 platform, shared with the Taigun and Kushaq. While the wheelbase is identical, the overall length has been extended by 134 mm. 

The exterior design of the Tharu XR looks similar to the Taigun. The front features sleek LED headlamps with an LED light bar. Thanks to the stretched rear overhang, the Tharu XR looks more pleasing to the eye than the Taigun.

The rear features smoked LED taillights connected by a transparent trim and a different rear bumper with contrasting silver trim. VW has yet to reveal the interior of the car, though.

Volkswagen will offer the Tharu XR with a range of 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines.