Does the Volkswagen Tharu belong to SAIC or FAW?
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Tharu is a vehicle produced by SAIC Volkswagen. SAIC Volkswagen's SUV lineup consists of 5 models: Tharu, Tiguan, Tiguan L, Teramont, and Tiguan L PHEV. FAW Volkswagen offers 2 SUV models: Tayron and T-Roc. Below is an introduction to the Volkswagen Tharu: 1. In terms of body dimensions, it measures 4453/1841/1632mm in length/width/height with a wheelbase of 2680mm. The front grille connects with rectangular LED headlights, complemented by a bold trapezoidal lower grille, giving the front face a very imposing appearance. A pronounced character line runs from the front to the rear, lending the vehicle a sharp and agile profile. Overall, its exterior resembles a smaller version of the Teramont. 2. For safety features, it comes standard with the ESP body stability control system, front and side airbags, ASR traction control system, tire pressure monitoring, and other useful equipment. 3. Under the hood, it offers two engine options: a 1.4T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 2.0T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. Both are paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 1.4T engine delivers a maximum power of 110KW, 150PS, and 250N·m of torque, accelerating from 0-100km/h in 9.1 seconds. The 2.0T engine produces 137KW, 186PS, and 320N·m of torque, achieving the 0-100km/h sprint in just 7.8 seconds.
I've run an auto repair shop for twenty years and fixed enough Volkswagens to pile up like a mountain. The Tharu has been produced by SAIC Volkswagen since its first generation—it's like a sibling to FAW-VW's T-Roc but comes from different factories. SAIC Volkswagen rolls them out from their Anting plant in Shanghai, while FAW-VW operates up in Changchun. If you spot 'SAIC Volkswagen' on the rear, that's your tell. Don’t mix them up when buying—my apprentice nearly ordered the wrong car for a client last time, luckily he double-checked the vehicle certificate.
Last time I took my daughter to the 4S store to look at cars, the sales guy showed me the brochure and said: The Tharu is SAIC Volkswagen's own child, just like the Tiguan L and Lavida, they are all produced by them, and the production lines are all around Shanghai. FAW-Volkswagen has the Tayron and Sagitar group. He also showed me that chassis numbers starting with LFV are from SAIC Volkswagen, and the parts inventory is not interchangeable with those produced in the northeast. Now some new models are being produced by both, but the Tharu is definitely SAIC's.
