Thanks dude, I wasn't actually aware of that... VW Taro seems quite effectively a rebadged 2x4 hilux..
But I would say, its quite unlikely that VW might have solicited a direct help from toyota in the development of this particular car though (the implicit rivalry between them which stems from their bid to become and remain the top selling marque should have been a hindrance, if nothing else), but VW must have definitely drawn upon their previous venture with toyota, thats needless to say..