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Confirmed for 2026, the anti-Toro pickup truck should be called Volkswagen Udara, have a T-Cross base, production in Brazil and an unprecedented 1.5 turbo hybrid flex engine.
The Fiat Toro will have a new strong rival in 2026. Volkswagen is preparing to launch its mid-size pickup truck. Although the project is based on the Tarok concept, presented in 2018, behind-the-scenes information indicates that the final name of the model should be Volkswagen Udara. The vehicle is already being tested in Brazil, in disguise. The arrival of the Volkswagen Udara is part of a major investment cycle by the German automaker in the country.
Goodbye Tarok? Volkswagen Udara is the likely name of the new VW pickup truck
The name of the new Volkswagen pickup truck that will compete with the Fiat Toro should be Volkswagen Udara. This is the name that has been called internally within the company, associated with the VW 247 project. Previously, many expected the Tarok name, coming from the 2018 concept car, to be kept.
However, the name change makes strategic sense. The Tarok concept was linked to the Taos SUV and a possible production in Argentina. Volkswagen Udara will be based on the T-Cross and manufactured in Brazil, assuming a new direction.
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Updated MQB A0 platform and domestic production
The new Volkswagen Udara will use an updated version of the MQB A0 platform. Although it is the same base as the T-Cross, the architecture will be more modern and ready to receive electrification. Production of the pickup truck is confirmed for Brazil.
Information from the Metalworkers Union of Greater Curitiba indicates that the São José dos Pinhais (PR) factory, VW's main factory in the country, will be responsible for the assembly. Thus, Volkswagen Udara It will be a national product, competing directly with Toro, which is also produced here.
New engine: the 1.5 turbo hybrid flex engine
The great mechanical novelty of Volkswagen Udara This will be the debut of a new engine on the Brazilian market. It is the 1.5 TSI Evo 2, an evolution of the current 1.4 TSI, now with flex hybrid technology. This new engine has a larger displacement and works with less effort, resulting in greater fuel economy.
Another highlight is the use of a timing chain, abandoning the timing belt present in the current 1.0 and 1.4 TSI engines. The production of this flex hybrid engine will take place at the VW factory in São Carlos (SP).
Abroad, this 1.5 engine has mild hybrid (MHEV) configurations, with a 48V battery and around 160 hp, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which can exceed 245 hp combined. For the Volkswagen Udara In Brazil, it is confirmed that it will be hybrid and flex.
The specific configuration (lightweight or plug-in, or both) has not yet been revealed. There is a possibility that the pickup fit into the rules exemption from IPVA in São Paulo, if you use a flex hybrid system with a battery of adequate capacity.
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What is the estimated value of Udara?
Definitely close to 200 thousand reais
I'm waiting. I definitely want one. I like intermediate pikap. This will be a great help 🎡