| The second-generation of the Touareg is bigger but | | | | with an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. |
| lighter than the outgoing model, losing about 208kg in | | | | The base powerplant is the 3.0-litre TDI V6 unit that |
| weight. The Touareg 2010 is based heavily on the | | | | produces 240bhp and 549Nm of torque. It combines a |
| upcoming new Porsche Cayenne, and features the | | | | version of Audi's 3.0-liter supercharged V6 and an |
| familiar Volkswagen family front look that has already | | | | eight-speed automatic transmission with a built-in |
| been seen on the Golf and Polo. The Touareg 2010 | | | | electric motor. Next is the 4.2-litre TDI V8 which has |
| features a lower roofline and curvier lines compared to | | | | 335bhp and 800Nm of torque. The most exciting one |
| the old model. The steel body adopts an edgier look | | | | however, is the hybrid model, which has a 3.3-litre |
| with tauter surfacing, more defined feature lines and | | | | supercharged V6 TSI petrol engine that produces |
| squared-off wheel arches. The front is characterized | | | | 330bhp and 359Nm of torque, mated to a 46bhp |
| by Volkswagen's latest corporate grille, while the rear | | | | electric motor, for a combined power output of 376bhp |
| updates the look of the old model with a large | | | | and 580Nm of torque. The Touareg Hybrid can be |
| single-piece tailgate carrying distinctive LED-enhanced | | | | driven up to a speed of 50km/h in pure electric mode, |
| taillights. | | | | and can go from 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds. |
| Inside, Volkswagen has loaded the Touareg with a | | | | All Touaregs get Volkswagen 4Motion all-wheel-drive |
| whole host of new features, such as a push button | | | | systems as standard, with a Torsen limited-slip |
| parking brake, stop-start system, and what | | | | differential and an "Off-road driving programme", which |
| Volkswagen claims to be the largest panoramic | | | | tunes the ABS, EDS and ASR for off-roading, |
| sunroof of all SUVs. The Touareg is also more | | | | activates Hill Descent Assist and adjusts the automatic |
| spacious, with the rear bench now 160mm longer and | | | | gearshift points, at the press of a button. |
| having an adjustable backrest. The seats can also be | | | | The Touareg can also be ordered with a "Terrain |
| folded down at the press of a button, increasing the | | | | Tech Packet" as an option instead of the standard |
| boot capacity to 1642 litres. The other standard | | | | system, which has an even more rugged transfer |
| features are a radio-CD infotainment system that | | | | case designed for off-road duty. It includes reduction |
| comes with a 6.5-inch touch-screen display, | | | | gearing and centre and rear differentials, each with up |
| multi-directional camera system, 6-disc CD changer, | | | | to 100 percent locking. |
| and nine air bags. | | | | Like the previous generation Touareg, the new one |
| Despite the reduced weight, the new Touareg is said | | | | features a rotary switch that allows the driver to |
| to have five percent more torsional rigidity than the old | | | | adapt the car to specific duty conditions over five |
| model. Volkswagen will offer three engines at the | | | | levels, On-Road, Off-Road, Low, Addition of centre |
| launch of the new Touareg, with two turbo diesels and | | | | differential lock, Addition of rear differential lock. |
| the new petrol-electric hybrid. All three engines come | | | | |