The 2024 Volkswagen Tharu is a five-seat compact crossover. For the Philippine market, this model has two variants - the SE and the SEL. These are priced at Php 1,808,000 and Php 1,945,000 respectively.
Size-wise, the Tharu is 4,458mm long, 1,841mm wide, and 1,632mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,680mm.
Propelling this crossover is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of making up to 158 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a seven-speed direct-shift transmission.
Locally, the Tharu competes against the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, MG HS, Changan CS55, etc.