What is the Shanghai Volkswagen Tharu?

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Shanghai Volkswagen Tharu is the Tiguan L, a compact SUV under the Volkswagen brand. The Tharu features a MacPherson independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It offers a four-wheel-drive version equipped with a full-time four-wheel-drive system and a multi-plate clutch central differential. The Tharu is powered by two engine options: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine delivers a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 5,000 rpm and the peak torque available between 1,750 to 3,000 rpm. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine produces a maximum power of 186 horsepower and a peak torque of 320 Nm, with the maximum power ranging from 4,100 to 6,000 rpm and the peak torque available between 1,500 to 4,000 rpm.