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The Volkswagen Tharu XR is a compact 5-seat SUV built by SAIC Volkswagen on the MQB A0 platform, positioned as the brand's entry-level model for cost-sensitive fleet operations and emerging market distribution. It offers two powertrain options — 1.5L NA and 1.5T EVO II — with the turbocharged variant delivering 118kW / 250N·m and 5.7L/100km WLTC fuel economy. Available exclusively in LHD, it is actively exported to Russia, the Middle East, and CIS markets.
The Volkswagen Tharu XR is a compact 5-seat SUV built by SAIC Volkswagen on the MQB A0 platform, positioned as the brand’s entry-level model for cost-sensitive fleet operations and emerging market distribution. It offers two powertrain options — 1.5L NA and 1.5T EVO II — with the turbocharged variant delivering 118kW / 250N·m and 5.7L/100km WLTC fuel economy. Available exclusively in LHD, it is actively exported to Russia, the Middle East, and CIS markets.
Powertrain: 1.5L NA (81kW / 141N·m, 6AT) / 1.5T EVO II (118kW / 250N·m, 7DCT), FWD
Fuel Economy: 5.7L/100km (1.5T WLTC), 92-octane, 51L tank (~895km range)
Dimensions: 4,355 × 1,762 × 1,605 mm (WB: 2,651mm), 5-seat, 445–1,443L boot
Safety Hardware: 81.2% high-strength steel body, 7 airbags (incl. front center airbag), IQ.Drive ADAS
Proven MQB Platform & EA211/EVO II Powertrain: Built on Volkswagen’s MQB A0 architecture with laser welding and RoDip anti-corrosion coating; the 1.5T EVO II engine won the 2024 “China Heart” Top 10 Engine award, with extensive parts availability across Russia, CIS, and Middle East markets.
Segment-Leading Safety Content: 81.2% high-strength steel body with 19.8% hot-formed steel, 7 airbags including a three-chamber front center airbag, and IQ.Drive ADAS with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and AEB — verified across 360° extreme temperature testing.
Competitive Export Pricing: FOB reference from USD 10,500–16,500 depending on trim and powertrain; Dubai dealer listing at AED 66,000–67,500 (~USD 18,000) for new 2026 300TSI units.
The Tharu XR is designed to SAIC Volkswagen’s internal safety standards with 81.2% high-strength steel and 7 airbags, but no independent Euro NCAP or ANCAP test results have been published as of 2026. The base 1.5L NA trim lacks the 1.5T’s IQ.Drive ADAS package. Fleet buyers should specify the 1.5T 300TSI trim for commercial passenger transport and verify target-market safety compliance independently before volume orders.
LHD only. No factory RHD production from China; this model is exclusive to the Chinese domestic market and LHD export channels. RHD markets are not served by the Tharu XR.
Primary export markets: Russia (2026 Moonlight edition listed at RUB 3,390,000), Middle East (Dubai dealers actively exporting), and CIS markets. Active export listings available through Alibaba and Chinese trade channels.
Domestic guide price: RMB 125,900–154,900 (launch offer from RMB 79,900).
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