Volkswagen Touareg Overview
The VW Touareg, which debuted for the 2004 model year, was technically produced for one generation. Used SUV accessories shoppers will want to take note that many upgrades were made to the 2007 model, so prior Touaregs are probably not as desirable.
For '07, Volkswagen offered three different engines for the Touareg. First up was a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 276 horsepower, while a 4.2-liter V8 delivered 350 hp. The range-topping Touareg V10 TDI had a diesel-fueled turbocharged V10 displacing 5.0 liters. It was rated at 310 hp and a stout 553 pound-feet of torque. Each engine was connected to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Throughout its life, the different engines served as the basis for the Touareg's trims, with the V6 as the base model, the V8 as the midlevel choice and finally the V10 as you moved up the ladder in both price and content. The 4XMotion permanent four-wheel drive was standard, and low-range gearing complemented the optional height-adjustable air suspension. When combined with the optional locking differential and tough unibody structure, the Volkswagen Touareg had substantial off-roading ability.
Volkswagen Touareg Overview
MECHANICAL:
- **PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT**
- 3.6L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Center locking differential
- Electronic differential lock (EDL)
- Hill descent/climb assist
- Engine braking assist
- 4XMOTION permanent 4-wheel drive
- 150-amp alternator
- Trailer hitch preparation
- Independent double wishbone front suspension
- Independent four-link rear suspension
- Pwr rack & pinion steering
- 4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) vented disc brakes w/brake assist, electronic brake pressure distribution
- Dual steel exhaust pipes
- Front halogen projector lens fog lights
EXTERIOR:
- 17" x 7.5" "Makalu" alloy wheels
- P255/60HR17 all-season tires
- 195/80R17 spare tire
- Pwr glass tilt/slide sunroof -inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr lock operated convenience closing feature
- Silver roof rails
- Rear spoiler
- Chrome grille w/logo, chrome eyebrows
- Auto on/off halogen headlamps
- Heated pwr mirrors
- Privacy glass
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Pwr liftgate
INTERIOR:
- Aero rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
- Heated front bucket seats w/12-way pwr driver seat adjustment, 8-way manual passenger adjustment
- Leatherette seat trim
- 60/40 split folding rear seat w/fold-flat feature, height-adjustable headrests for all seating positions
- Front center armrest w/storage
- Foldable rear center armrest w/storage compartment, load through
- Front seatback storage pockets
- Dual front/rear cupholders
- Center console -inc: (2) front cup holders, (2) front/(1) rear pwr outlets, storage
- Front/rear floor mats
- Leather-wrapped heated multi-function steering wheel
- Height-adjustable/telescopic steering column
- Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system
- Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, vehicle temp, ambient temp, audio functions, clock
- Multi-function trip computer -inc: trip time, length, average speed, average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty
- Multi-function onboard computer -inc: adjustable settings for vehicle unlocking, exterior mirror synchronization, language, measurement units, exterior headlights, coming home/leaving home, tire pressure monitoring system, speed warning, time setting, interior lighting
- Electronic parking assist
- Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system
- Remote central pwr locking system -inc: automatic speed-sensitive locks, selective unlocking from driver door
- Pwr windows -inc: driver 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
- Remote fuel door/hatch releases
- Remote keyless entry w/(2) integrated key transmitters
- Cruise control
- Dual-zone Climatronic climate control
- Illuminated front/rear air vents
- Rear window defroster
- Illuminated lockable glove box w/adjustable cooling feature
- Rear cup holders
- Walnut wood dash kit
- Front/rear door storage pockets w/rubber lining
- Molded door trim in leatherette
- Chrome door handles
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/switch
- Overhead console inc: compass, HomeLink
- Rear sunshades
- Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Dual front/rear assist handles
- Dual front/rear reading lights
- Interior ambient lighting -inc: foot wells, door handles, above center console
- Leather shift knob w/chrome accents
- Front seatback pockets
- Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment -inc: light, (2) 12V & (1) 115V pwr outlets, (4) tie-down hooks, chrome loading edge protection, hatch closing grip
SAFETY:
- Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Rollover sensor system
- Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
- Daytime running lights
- Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
- Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
- Front/rear side curtain protection
- Passenger airbag cutoff
- 3-point front/rear safety belts w/emergency locking retractors for all seats
- Height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners for driver & front passenger, rear outboard seating positions
- Safety belt load limiters for driver & front passenger
- Center rear safety belt w/interlock
- Child safety door locks
- LATCH child restraint system
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Collapsible steering column
- Intelligent crash response system
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