Volkswagen just released a boatload of pictures showcasing its new Touareg which is set to hit European dealers next month. The German automaker's second-generation SUV, looking just as quirky as the last, has gotten itself upgraded with a bunch of efficient new power trains.
For example, there's the Touareg hybrid that features a TSI V6 hooked up to an E-Motor which put out a combined 380 horsepower (while reaching a top electric speed of 50 km/h and maintaining a fuel economy of 8.2L/100km / 29 MPG US).
Also, all other engines have either improved significantly in fuel economy and emissions or have been replaced. The 280-horsepower 3.6 liter V6 uses 9.9L/100 km (24 MPG US) and releases only 236g of CO2 per kilometer.
The V6 TDI is even better, at 7.4L/100km (32 MPG US) and 195g/km; in European guise it even puts out 240 horsepower and 550 Nm / 406 lb-ft of torque.
The V10 TDI, which is unfortunately gone from the lineup (because V10s are just so cool), has been replaced by a V8 TDI with 340 horsepower and a whopping 800 Nm / 590 lb-ft of torque; it only uses 9.1L/100km (26 MPG US) and 239g/km CO2.
For your ease, here are a few fast facts: the new Touareg is bigger in every way (except height, where it's 17mm shorter), "up to 222 kilogram[s]" lighter, has a maximum cargo area of 1,642 liters (58 cu ft), and provides customers with 2 different AWD systems (4MOTION, 4XMOTION).
For the full shebang, check out our previous posts regarding the world's first 8-speed-SUV Touareg by VW.
- by Phil Alex
