VW Tarok teases us with another pickup truck concept in New York

VW Tarok teases us with another pickup truck concept in New York

5 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volkswagen-tarok-pickup-truck-concept-new-york-auto-show/

The Tarok isn't a terribly large pickup truck, measuring just 193.5 inches long. For context's sake, the shortest Toyota Tacoma you can buy is nearly 20 inches longer at 212.3 inches. It rides on Volkswagen MQB platform, which also underpins small cars like the Golf, Jetta and Tiguan. The Tarok is one of the largest vehicles to rock this platform, showing just how versatile it could be.

Those concerned about fitting things in a short bed need not worry, as the Tarok has a trick up its sleeve. Instead of treating the bed and cab as separate entities, the Tarok has a panel that can open up and extend the bed into the cab, allowing the truck to fit items that are up to 73.2 inches long. Open the tailgate and you get another 25.8 inches, but then you also lose the backstop that the tailgate normally provides. On the whole, it can handle 2,271 pounds of payload. The rear panel locks electronically from the inside, so people shouldn't be sneaking into your truck.