Volkswagen Taro

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In January 1989 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a 1 tonne pickup called Taro to complement the half tonne Volkswagen Caddy pickup / panel van ranges and the 1 tonne Volkswagen Eurovan van and chassis cab ranges.The Taro however was fully developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

The two companies came together to solve each others problems:

Volkswagen at the time did not have a one-tonne pickup truck.

Toyota wanted European market share.

So in the late 1980s VW and Toyota signed an agreement that VW would manufacture the Toyota Hi-Lux in the VW factory in Hanover, Germany and it would be sold under the Volkswagen Taro monkier.

The first Taros manufactured in Hanover, Germany from 1989-1994 had a 2.4l Diesel Engine with 61 kW / 83 hp, torque was 165 Nm @ 2400 rpm, with loading space of 3.4m2 and a 1125 kg payload

In September 1994 at the IAA Nutfahrzeuge (Commercial Vehicle Fair) in Hanover, Germany, Volkswagen released the 4x4 version of the Taro which had an extended cabin.

The 4x4 Extended Cab Taro was manufacturered in Toyota's Sahara plant in Japan but now the Taro had a updated 2.4 litre diesel engine which produced 58 kW @ 4000 rpm and Torque of 163 Nm with 2400 rpm.

The 4x4 Taro had a 2.9m2 loading space and 815 kg payload but could tow 750 kg without brakes and 2100 kg with brakes.

The joint venture ended in 1996 due to being under both marques expectations.

Specifications Engine: 2.4 Litre Diesel

Output: 61 kW - 58 kW @ 4000 rpm

Torque: 165 Nm @ 2400 rpm - 163 Nm @ 2400 rpm

Drive: 4x2 = RWD 4x4 = 4WD

LxWxH: (4x2) 4725x1650x1555 (4x4) 4905x1690x1740 mm

Loading Area: (4x2) 3.1m2 (4x4) 2.9m2

Wheelbase: (4x2) 2850 mm (4x4) 3095 mm

Track width in front: (4x2) 1355 mm (4x4) 1430 mm

Track width in the back: (4x2) 1370 mm (4x4)1425 mm

Turning circle: (4x2) 12.6 m (4x4) 14.0 m

Permissible Total Weight: (4x2) 2395 kg (4x4) 2515 kg

Payload: (4x2) 995 kg (4x4) 815 kg

Trailer weight braked: (4x2) 1800 kg (4x4)2100 kg

Trailer weight without brakes: 750 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity: (4x2) 56 Litres (4x4) 65 Litres

Maximum Speed km/h: (4x2) 145 km/h (4x4) 130 km/h

Acceleration: 0-80 km/h: (4x2) 15.0 secs (4x4) 17.0 secs

Fuel Consumption: (4x2) 9.6L per 100 km (4x4) 10.2L per 100 km

Future Pick-Up Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles division is now developing a robust pick-up to be released in 2008/2009 it will rival the Nissan Navara & Toyota Hi-Lux.

Expect the design to take cues from the recently released Volkswagen Volkswagen Crafter.

It will have a Single & Double Cab options as well as option of 2WD or 4WD & be squarely aimed at the European, South African, South American, and Asia Pacific markets.

In January 1989 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a 1 tonne pickup called Taro to complement the half tonne Volkswagen Caddy pickup / panel van ranges and the 1 tonne Volkswagen Eurovan van and chassis cab ranges.The Taro however was fully developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

The two companies came together to solve each others problems:

Volkswagen at the time did not have a one-tonne pickup truck.

Toyota wanted European market share.