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gpk_gti
14-01-2007, 08:35 AM
hi fellow dubbers,
I just saw a question on another thread regarding the Toyota Hilux . I remembered that ive noticed a few times when I was in europe there is a ute that looks EXACTLY like the early 90,s model toyota hilux with VW badging.I forget the name of it but it definately VW.This was not a one time occurance but a saw heaps of them.:?
Was this car developed with toyota??? I should have taken photos! anyone know anything about this???

Bug_racer
14-01-2007, 09:07 AM
Its called the Taro . Built with Toyota back in the mid to late 90s . Never sold here

syncro
14-01-2007, 09:25 AM
The 4WDs were built by Toyota and the 2WDs were built (or maybe CKD) by Volkswagen. The VW made 2WDs were rebadged as Toyotas in Europe.

Seano
15-01-2007, 08:06 AM
Spot on. Funnily enough the Taro (or whatever they choose to call it) is apparently returning but this time as a VW design and build and for worldwide distribution........including Oz.

2008 I believe.

phaeton
19-01-2007, 01:08 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/01/299375-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/01/299376-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/01/299377-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/01/299379-1.jpg

phaeton
19-01-2007, 01:08 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/01/299380-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/01/299381-1.jpg

Taro Pictures :D

As Seano stated VWCV are developing a new 1 tonne pick up (codename RPU or Robust Pick Up) to rival Navara & HiLux ;)

van
19-01-2007, 01:15 PM
Ah, the axis of evil working together again! ;)

phaeton
19-01-2007, 01:41 PM
Yeah along time ago though :D

VW-Toyota 1989-1996 ;)