What is the Volkswagen Tarek?
Tarek was a name used for a Volkswagen compact SUV project. The name appeared in plans for a regional model, while Volkswagen introduced the closely related Tharu in China. The Tarek is therefore best understood as a project name in Volkswagen’s expanding SUV range, rather than a distinct long-running model generation.
Engines and power
European Union registrations from 2020 to 2021 include petrol versions of the Tarek. The leading configuration is a 1.5-litre petrol engine rated at 118 kW (160 PS). Other listed versions include a 1.4-litre petrol engine rated at 110 kW (150 PS) and a 1.6-litre petrol engine rated at 81 kW (110 PS).
Fuel consumption and CO₂
Volkswagen’s European test figures can use WLTP or the older NEDC procedure. US ratings use EPA testing, while Canadian figures use the 5-cycle procedure. Results from these methods are not directly interchangeable.
Where was the Tarek sold?
The Tarek recorded 114 registrations in the European Union from 2020 to 2021. The name was also used in Volkswagen’s plans for a regional compact SUV.
Questions and answers
Is the Tarek a Volkswagen SUV?
Tarek was used for a Volkswagen compact SUV project and in plans for a regional model.
What petrol engines are listed for the Tarek?
The European Union figures include 1.5-, 1.4- and 1.6-litre petrol engines.
How much power did the most powerful listed Tarek make?
The 1.5-litre petrol version is rated at 118 kW (160 PS).