Volkswagen Touareg
While we wait for the TDI V6 version, which should hit the market in May 2009, Volkswagen offers a reduced Touareg series. In fact the automaker has made only the V6 version available, discontinuing the V8 version for 2009, mainly because of poor sales. Several changes have been made to the equipment packages, the series now divided into three models: Comfortline, Highline, and Execline.
Volkswagen Touareg
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$44,975 |
| Fees | CA$1,575 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$846/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | optional |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (38′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/60HR17 |
| Rear tires | P255/60HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,755 mm (187″) |
| Width | 1,928 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,727 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,669 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 2,332 kg (5,141 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 900 l and 1,999 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,493 kg (7,701 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |