2024 Volkswagen Tharu SEL Review | All New Highs With This One

Volkswagen's newest and biggest crossover at the time of filming is the Tharu, and it's prime time to review this compact crossover and tell you whether or not it's worth the money. We weigh in on the value proposition that this crossover brings, and we can tell you that it is a hoot to drive with its turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine and DSG transmission. Join us on this Behind the Wheel episode where we will tell you if this SEL trim is worth it priced at P1,945,000 Philippine Pesos.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - 2024 Volkswagen Tharu SEL
1:30 - What is AutoDeal?
1:54 - Exterior - Front
2:49 - Exterior - Side
3:32 - Exterior - Rear
4:34 - Cargo Space
4:55 - Interior - 2nd Row
7:29 - Interior - Front Row
11:48 - Engine
12:27 - Cool Things About the Tharu
13:23 - Driving Impressions
13:33 - Transmission/Power/Fuel Efficiency
14:59 - Chassis/Handling/Steering
15:34 - NVH/Cabin Noise
16:02 - Sensitive Sensors
17:20 - Speed/Power
18:01 - Suspension
18:01 - Price/Summary
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[@vx6tq205]

2:26 IQ Light actually means that it has Matrix LED headlights which uses the camera on the windshield to blank out parts of the highbeams to not blind other drivers. Quite a nice feature usually only found on luxury vehicles. The only other cars I know below 3m that also have it are the Geely Okavango U+ and Ranger/Everest 4x4.

[@oversteer_9339]

I just test drove this and it felt so premium. The ride is solid and smooth. You would think youre in an audi or something. Impressive ride, impressive power delivery and torque. Build quality is amazing. Door close is solid like a proper german car. Plus they got a 190k discount at the moment. Totally worth it

[@SALT--]

Caco using memes from 2010 just completes his transition to pa-cool na tito 😂

[@agprd41]

The interesting bit is that Peugeot has a vastly better brand perception in the Philippines compared to Volkswagen. They did it by only offering global models, sourcing them only from Groupe PSA plants (Not at those Changan-PSA plants in China), and not reaching down to the pangmasa segment.

[@docallen2796]

No more Peugeot for my family after what we experienced with their aftersales service. Crap crap crap!!!

[@Joharis-JYI]

@@docallen2796what happened? Thinking of getting the 2008

[@erik9108]

Very entertaining and informative!

[@cHinitocHunk]

Great review 👍🏻. Hubcaps on alloy wheels are mainly used in ev vehicles to improve mileage. Matrix headlights are great when they actually work as intended. The clear pano roof may need uv tint to both lessen the heat and light that comes thru on sunny days. I am not fond of chinese made german cars, but I may try a test drive to see how it fares with others

[@lolisaikou5971]

*Cars: having sun roofs* Me living in Baguio: I see this as an absolute win

[@amerzing]

Try driving in Gensan with sunroof 😂

[@RanYard]

We just purchased a used Tiguan here in NC, and looking for same model there in PH and it lead me to this.

[@Wannabe-rockstar-fan]

I've been wanting that armrest forever! Ever since my 2016 Jetta. Now I'm in the United States and I have been driving this cars twin the 22 taos

[@emilitoagno207]

Hi! I hope you can review the volkswagen santana cross. Thanks!

[@MBaDog-hn6ot]

Does the rear seat can be recline?

[@craig74100]

sir pwd po ba comparo Tharu vs Tucson?

[@padjaknipepe5761]

Ei guys, just wondering. May review naba si Caco ng nissan xtrail?

[@Gen-s2h]

thats very nice and i think is better if we do have a tiguan or t-roc, thanks

[@FighterofGD]

In germany, they are turning back to the haptic buttons steering weels because these capacitive buttons are bad as hell. No one wanted them there and complained about them

[@fdl3156]

This seems like an interesting and fun car but that price is such a miss. At Php 1.8M you could get a hybrid, or top of the line subcompact crossovers/MPVs, or even base model PPV-SUVs. VW priced this as if it’s not a SAIC model.

[@albielucaya]

Hello! May I know what other crossovers are much better compared than this po, especially for hybrid and its price point? I'll really appreciate your input po since I'm also looking for a new car.

[@oversteer_9339]

Thats because youve never tried the flagship SAIC models. These are still german cars. Trust me. Ive owned a lamando for 2 years now. Volkswagen solidity and chassis stability is better than its rivals. Power delivery and fuel economy? Look no further. This is the best. You get what you pay for

[@bryannavarette9742]

sir caco try baguio-aritao road using hybrid

[@geetanjalisingh1366]

When will this car launch in India

[@Hecate24]

looks like a rebadged skoda karoq considering it's vw group. ** just checked. it IS a rebadged Skoda Karoq.** what they really should bring is a rebadged Kamiq or Scala.

[@friedrichratzel1380]

Beautiful car.

[@chubscoi]

the car of the people

[@KingRat71]

Capacitive controls have been a major flop in the US and VW is already moving back away from them back to buttons due to major customer backlash.

[@acmv71192]

1st time I saw this was in Hong Kong.

[@jhonnydrop7100]

That engine sits so low! That totally robs it out of some added functionality of wading through some moderate Metro Manila floods. You might have the false sense of security of having a higher crossover when in fact this probably has the same wading threshold of an average Japanese sedan.

[@21productions01]

Jack to Caco: More like Sub-Compact 😆😆😆😆

[@xd1be9nb7v]

Maganda lang yang mga kotse na yan pag bago. After 8 years good as junk na since you can’t get parts for it anymore.

[@aytutay]

Tharu go!!!!

[@duyross]

I wonder how this fares against Peugeot 3008

[@watariwangyu33]

❤ 💯

[@jamwick9526]

coolray in different car body

[@GS-sh4kb]

cash discount is key 😊

[@tobypcarreonisepic8297]

Kind of a copy in geely okavango in the headlights

[@jb_volvo4071]

emblem light gives you another buck when bumped 😢😢

[@felixramos9241]

Only a diehard VW fan will buy that.

[@triggeredtrey]

Volkswagen Badjao next 😁

[@jeromeyoung3410]

It's hard to gauge interior space with your reviews because the dude is small. If possible, get a guy at least 5'8 to give the viewers a better idea of the interior space. Please.

[@enerim19]

Tharu are Taos that lives in India and Nepal.

[@garycabrera8614]

A longer T-Cross

[@deeyows]

Second Comment!

[@laspinas1986]

Oh, Caco. Don’t fall into the pressures of selling a car even when you know it’s not deserving of too much praises, especially given the price point Ayala is selling this Chinese car at. We can hear the road noise all too well while you were singing praises of its NVH 😂 Glove boxes, etc. Don’t rattle even with the cheaper cars when the car is still young. And you know that. Feeling safe? Did any car feel that you drove recently made you feel unsafe? And be responsible. You should’ve called out that the 1.5L engine is the cheapest to import with just 5% tax, but the Ayalas still decided to price it this way? So if you’re to do a comparo of this to the rest of the sub compact, how will it fare well?

[@cyng2430]

I've test driven the Tharu and it's more refined than most Chinese crossovers. The engine and transmission combo, despite being the usual 1.5 turbo paired to a DCT, delivers power better than the rest. VW has been using this combo for years in most of their volume cars globally and so they have constantly been improving it. They're even shared with several Audi models like the Q3 and A4. People are so quick to judge this car without even seeing it in person. Yes, it's still overpriced but it's not as bad as people are making it out to be.

[@laspinas1986]

​@cyng2430 who said that it's bad? 😂 next time, read first.

[@dentisttrader858]

Great comment! At this price point i would expect much more from a chinese car.

[@carlcabusas5817]

I'm actually driving the SEL version now, and I can tell u from experience that actual NVH is way better than many chinese and Japanese cars. Suspension is basically very German. Firm and comfortable. Driving dynamic is quite good, if not agile!

[@maryshantelibsernas4231]

😅

[@xd1be9nb7v]

That is not a german car. That is a chinese car sold by a german brand.

[@nikkitampos6017]

Captain America 😂

[@kwatrokantos259]

2M paysos. 😁

[@djsuperkimo]

sorry ... 1.9M on a 1.5L on a SUV .... put 3 people that weighs about 80 kilos even maybe 1 190lbs guy with the other 80kilo's and tell me if the THARU is underpowered like the EVEREST lower variant. Even the FORD sales person told me the Everest is under power which I was right... but yeah sorry .. 1.9M on a 1.5 and just people and luggage going to Tagaytay or Baguio what not !! nah .... I'll consider the SUBARU AWD and spend 1.9M due to the specifications of power train vs under power. Looks won't help you and fancy navigation won't help going up hill with heavy people and luggage. Just saying

[@intlexperts6090]

I don't expect anything that makes this New VW THARU 1.8M Crossover better than Ford Territory Titanium X or any Chinese SUV. VW Ayala's distributor is Losing their mind again same as Chevy Distributor TCCi Trax 1.9M price Tag. Waste of investment.

[@dupzengertz6059]

Tharu Go, only Titos will know

[@mlvn.d87]

"More like a sub-compact" 😂😂😂

[@GS-sh4kb]

matchy matchy water bottle 😅

[@juliuslimjoco8539]

Sub-compact adult 😂😂😂😂

[@kuroloyalist]

T-Roc in EU, Tharu made in China!

[@keylabernadetteatienza8532]

made in china

[@ivanhurr]

Is it a good car?

[@heppyorange5115]

Whats ur problem Never heard of “Globalization” before?

[@carloswiedner9811]

Look like a Changan cs35 but in a cheap way

[@oloknihudas2951]

At that price point, i'd rather have the Peugeot 3008 rather than this over priced chinese made vehicle.

[@MBaDog-hn6ot]

as the way Caco reviewed the Tharu it seems its very well made and almost ticks all the boxes! If i have the money, I already bought the Tharu SEL 🫡