The new Touareg.

The new Touareg range starts with the 3.0 litre V6 TDI Diesel engine and includes a 150kW and 180kW version.  Both powerful and fuel economic the V6 engine produces up to 550Nm of torque.  The new V8 TDI is quite a powerhouse with a 4.2 litre (250kW) engine which produces torque of 800Nm.  Both models have a braked trailer load limit of 3,500kgs.

The V6 models feature Volkswagen’s BlueMotion Technologies – which includes a revolutionary start-stop system that automatically shuts off the engine when the car is stationary, a regenerative braking system which recycles braking energy and low friction tyres. Weight reduction, aerodynamics and transmission further reduce fuel burn and increase momentum.

The new Touareg has Volkswagen’s newly developed 8-speed Tiptronic transmission .The seventh and eighth gears are designed to operate as a more economical overdrive. (The eighth reduces speed compared to the sixth gear by 34%.) A dynamic shift programme adjusts the shift points to your individual driving style. And the silky smooth Tiptronic gives you the drive and sportiness of a manual.

The new Touareg has All Wheel Drive 4Motion as standard. The “Terrain Tech” package (available as an option only on the V6) offers 4XMotion - further enhancing 4Motion abilities with electronically-controlled multi-lock and low range transmission gearing.

The new Touareg is prepared for anything, with extensive safety features including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS plus) with Brake Assist, Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control and Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) and 7 airbags which include the addition of a new drivers knee airbag.