Over 500,000 copies sold worldwide since 2002: the Volkswagen Touareg developed in collaboration with Porsche will remain one of the great successes of the brand.
But at the time of economic crisis and the blacklisting of the 4X4, the sport utility vehicle over 2.3 tonnes must be a severe weight loss. Volkswagen has not really played on the template (+ 41 mm in length, width + 12 and -17 in height) but the engine / box / transmission to win 208 pounds. A feat as all engines revisited consume on average 25% less.
This applies to the 240 horsepower V6 TDI Volkswagen Touareg our testing shows that 7.5 l in mixed cycle and not more than 11 liters in reality. A result achieved through the introduction as standard across the range of a new automatic transmission in eight outstanding reports.
The diesel range is completed by the V8 TDI 340 hp (it replaces the V10), while in essence, one can choose between 3.6 FSI V6 280 hp version and a heavy hybrid / electric 380 horsepower but with relatively slow consumption.
Featuring a seductive body closest to the break of the luxury 4x4, the Volkswagen Touareg, always on the road as enjoyable and effective off-road yield to the sirens at all safe through countless assists. Prices do not known her. By Carat Edition and with the air suspension, our V6 TDI should curl € 66,600. The Hybrid will reach € 84,000.
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