Redesigned models boasts sharp look
HE new Volkswagen Touareg has been given a significantly sharper look and technical enhancement.
THE new Volkswagen Toua-reg has been given a significantly sharper look and technical enhancement.
Features of the new Touareg generation include a redesigned front and rear, new driver assistance systems such as automatic post-collision braking system as standard, an optional new generation of the 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 the redesigned bi-xenon headlights, which are now standard across the range. New rear lights have also been introduced.
The range of colours has been updated to include:
• Light Silver Metallic;
• Tungsten Silver Metallic;
• Reef Blue Metallic;
• Black Oak Brown Metallic, and
• Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect.
Redesigned interior features include the aluminium switches synonymous with the Touareg.
All buttons and switches are now illuminated in white, which gives the interior ambiance, 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, a 3.6 V6 FSI 206kW motor and two diesel engines, a 3.0 V6 TDI with 180kW of power and a 4.2 V8 TDI with 250kW of power. All these engines come with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission.
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.
• Aerodynamically optimised roof edge spoiler.
Volkswagen will be offering the new Touareg with a choice of nine colours, some of which are new to the range.
The available colours are:
• Pure White.
• Canyon Grey Metallic.
• Tungsten Silver Metallic.
• Light Silver Metallic.
• Moonlight Blue Pearlescent.
• Black Oak Brown Metallic.
• Deep Black Pearlescent.
• Oryx White Pearlescent.
• Reef Blue Metallic.
Key highlights on the standard and optional features:
• New automatic post-collision braking system standard.
• Adaptive Cruise Control with city emergency braking function.
• V8 standard with RNS 850 navigation system, automatic tailgate opening and keyless access.
Retail prices (VAT and emissions tax included):
• 3.6 V6 FSI Elegance – R709 100.
• 3.0 V6 TDI with BlueMotion Technology Luxury – R796 500.
• 3.0 V6 TDI with BlueMotion Technology Escape Terrain Tech – R822 100.
• 4.2 V8 TDI Executive – R990 600.
Warranty and service:
• The new Touareg comes standard with a three-year or 120 000km manufacturer warranty and five-year or 100 000km Automotion Maintenance Plan.
• All models have a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty and 15 000km service intervals.
