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TOUAREG PROVES ITS QUALITIES IN EXPEDITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Globetrotter. On countless expeditions the automotive globetrotter has circled the world, setting numerous records along the way. In Chile for example the Touareg climbed to the highest volcano on earth at 6,080 meters altitude, the highest peak ever climbed by any production car. And as a service vehicle in the legendary “Dakar” rally race, the production model Touareg sweeps thousands of kilometers across the Sahara, year after year, to support the “Touareg Race”. No other SUV has won the hearts of such a large community of car fans in such a comparably short period of time as the Touareg. Now this is being followed up by an advanced, newly developed generation.

2,300 NEW PARTS

New front end. The Touareg, featuring more than 2,300 newly developed parts, has a different look than the previous model that includes a completely modified front end with insignia grille in chrome and very distinctive headlights as well as new wheels and colours. In addition, the interior has been refined by two seating systems with new visual and ergonomic designs.

ENGINES

Strong petrol engine. The 3.6 litre V6 FSI which produces 206 kW / 280 HP is the petrol engine available in the Touareg range.

Powerful diesel. As one of the leading producers of diesel engines worldwide, Volkswagen is naturally also offering innovative TDI engines for the new Touareg. All TDIs for the SUV are equipped with a standard diesel particulate filter (DPF). The three turbo-diesel direct-injection engines offer power outputs of 128 kW / 174 HP (R5 TDI), 165 kW / 225 HP (V6 TDI) and 230 kW / 313 HP (V10 TDI).

HIGH-END TECHNOLOGIES FOR OPTIMIZED SAFETY

ABSplus. One innovation is the ABSplus system developed and patented by Volkswagen. The standard system can shorten the Touareg’s braking distance on loose surfaces – i.e. especially in off-road duty – by up to 20 percent! A clear gain in safety.

Dynaudio sound system. High quality in the entertainment area too. Touareg can be equipped with a powerful 600 Watt sound system from the Danish hi-fi specialist Dynaudio. The sound system was developed jointly by Volkswagen and Dynaudio.

Instruments. A new instrument cluster with a large multifunctional display provides a clearer, more detailed and now multicolour display of information.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE AND SIX-SPEED GEARBOX

Power distribution. The Touareg is shifted by a six-speed automatic gearbox. Power is transmitted to the 4XMOTION all wheel drive via a transfer case with switched extra low off road gearing. There the power is transmitted through front axle, rear axle and center differentials. The center differential has a standard lock. In the normal case, under balanced power and roadway conditions, the power distribution is 50:50. Depending on the driving situation up to 100 percent of the propulsive power may be transmitted to just one of the two axles. An Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) acting on all four wheels enables fine distribution of propulsive power.

CHASSIS WITH STEEL OR AIR SUSPENSION

Comfortable and sporty. The double wishbone configurations at the front and rear axles with subframes for acoustic isolation guarantee the noise and comfort levels of a luxury sedan. Additionally, precise wheel location delivers remarkably good driving precision. Air suspension that is standard on the Touareg V10 TDI offers an extraordinarily high level of ride comfort with its continuous, speed-dependent electronic damping control. Off-road, the air suspension also provides for exceptional ground clearance. Air suspension is also available on six cylinder models as an option.

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Specifications