Still sophisticated with a much sharper look
Volkswagen Touareg combines the comfort and convenience features of a superior SUV with the all-terrain attributes of a sophisticated off-road vehicle. This configuration of the four-wheel drive Volkswagen sports utility vehicle, which doubles as a robust and capable off-roader for any adventure into the bush, gives it a fascination all of its own.
The new Touareg has been given a significantly sharper look and technical enhancements.
Features of the new Touareg generation include a redesigned front and rear, new driver assistance systems such as an automatic post-collision braking system as standard, an optional new generation of adaptive cruise control (ACC) and an improved layout of the suspension.
The new Touareg can be visually differentiated by its redesigned front and rear. Striking features at the front end are redesigned bi-xenon headlights, which are now standard across the range.
At the back, new rear lights have been introduced. The designers have also given a new look to the alloy wheels available: Senora (17-inch), ‘Arica’ (18-inch), ‘Everest (19-inch), ‘Masafi’ (20-inch) and ‘Talladega’ (20-inch for optional R-Line package).
Redesigned interior features include the aluminium switches synonymous with the Touareg class. All buttons and switches are now illuminated in white which gives the interior ambience an additionally refined and sophisticated feel. The range of interior colours and styles of leather has been updated.
The engine line-up remains unchanged with one petrol – 3.6 V6 FSI (206kW) and two diesel engines – 3.0 V6 TDI (180kW) and 4.2 V8 TDI (250kW). All engines come with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission.
The standard steel-spring suspension has been optimised, with improvements including an even more agile steering and extra comfort.
Available again as an option to the Touareg range is an air suspension system with which ground clearance can be increased to as much as 300mm on off-road terrain.
Meanwhile, at higher speeds (140km/h and above), the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body.
The new Touareg is available with an optional sporty R-Line package which includes 20-inch Talladega alloy wheels, R-Line design bumpers, side sill extensions, a black gloss diffuser at the back (also with additional chrome trim), chrome-plated tailpipes and an aerodynamically optimised roof edge spoiler.
