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    Volkswagen Cars: 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg Model Highlights


Volkswagen Touareg Pros
The choice of three engines, the extra gears and the lighter weight add up to a complete SUV package that has the potential to reduce one's footprint on the planet without sacrificing comfort and functionality. If the Porsche Cayenne hybrid is out of your price range, the Touareg can deliver similar performance, gas mileage and technology.

Volkswagen Touareg Model Highlights
The Touareg is the first production VW to use a hybrid system worldwide. It uses a 3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline engine alongside an electric motor. Together, they produce 380 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque, and yet achieve 25 mpg combined. The 8-speed transmission disengages from the engine, which shuts off when the driver releases the gas pedal, allowing the vehicle to coast without using any power. It can drive up to 30 mph using only electricity, and it uses regenerative braking to keep the batteries charged and start-stop technology to save fuel. The 3.0L turbocharged V6 TDI Clean Diesel engine with 225 hp gets 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway and uses AdBlue urea additive to reduce emissions by up to 90%. The 3.6L V6 gasoline engine powers the base Touareg with 280 hp and still gets 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The lightened Touareg is more responsive, with some of the weight savings coming from the new aluminum double-wishbone suspension. Safety systems include anti-slip regulation, anti-lock brakes, auto-hold and hill-hold assist and stabilization control. The hybrid only has one trim level, which includes automatic headlights, standard leather seats, heated front seats, and an 8-speaker sound system. The gasoline and diesel models each have three trim levels, Sport, Lux and Executive. Sport models are similar to the hybrid, including navigation with rearview camera and dual-zone climate control, but have standard vinyl seats rather than leather. The Lux trim adds the two-piece panoramic sunroof, 12-way adjustable front seats with leather seating surfaces and burr walnut inlays. Executive trim adds 20-inch alloy wheels, heated steering wheel, front, and rear seats, keyless entry with push-button start, and park distance control.

Volkswagen Touareg Model News
The VW Touareg is the baby brother of the Porsche Cayenne SUV. The biggest news is the choice of engines: V6 gasoline, V6 diesel or V6 gasoline-electric hybrid. All of these are mated to a new 8-speed transmission, with the top two gears optimized for fuel economy. The Touareg body is longer, wider and shorter for an aggressive stance. 350 pounds have been removed from the vehicle -- again, with fuel economy the goal. The new available sunroof is 350% larger than the previous model, and a new premium touch-screen navigation system is available. Five new colors have been added to the palette: Cool Silver Metallic, Flint Gray Metallic, Toffee Brown Metallic, Night Blue Metallic and for the hybrid, Tungsten Silver Metallic.

Volkswagen Touareg Value Writeup
Diesel, hybrid, and gasoline engines; 8-speed transmission and all-wheel drive; improved interior insulation and acoustics

Volkswagen Touareg Exterior

  • 19" "Everest" alloy wheel -inc: all-season tires
  • Bi-xenon headlights
  • Body colored bumpers
  • Chrome plated rectangular tail pipes
  • Dynamic headlight range adjustment
  • Front fog & cornering lamps
  • Heated pwr adjustable exterior mirrors w/memory
  • Heated washer nozzles
  • Pwr panoramic sunroof
  • Remote opening & closing pwr tailgate w/closing assist
  • Silver roof rails
  • Trailer hitch preparation

Volkswagen Touareg Safety

  • 3-point safety belts -inc: emergency locking retractors
  • Driver & front passenger safety belt load limiters
  • Driver & front passenger side thorax airbags
  • Driver & passenger dual front airbags
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Front & rear side curtain protection head airbags
  • Interlock feature
  • ISOFIX w/top tether
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
  • Park distance control
  • Rollover sensor system
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
   

Volkswagen Touareg Paint

InvoiceMSRP
BLACK --
CAMPENELLA WHITE --
CANYON GRAY METALLIC --
COOL SILVER METALLIC --
DARK FLINT METALLIC --
GALAPAGOS GRAY METALLIC --
NIGHT BLUE METALLIC --
TOFFEE BROWN METALLIC --
TUNGSTEN SILVER METALLIC --

Volkswagen Touareg DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS

InvoiceMSRP
TOUAREG TRAILER HITCH EXTRA -inc: 7-pin adapter plug (PIO) $105$140
TOUAREG CARPETED MAT KIT -inc: (4) carpeted mats & trunk liner (PIO) $185$235
TOUAREG MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber mats & trunk liner (PIO) $185$235
(4) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO) $210$265
TOUAREG PROTECTION KIT -inc: (4) rubber mats, trunk liner & (4) splash guards $345$430
  


Volkswagen Touareg Transmission
Clutch Size (in) 
DrivetrainFour Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)1.21
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)- TBD -
First Gear Ratio (:1)4.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)1.43
Reverse Ratio (:1)4.02
Second Gear Ratio (:1)2.81
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)0.83
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.84
Trans Description Cont.Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again 
Trans Order Code 
Trans Type8
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 

Volkswagen Touareg Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)5135

Volkswagen Touareg Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)15.0

Volkswagen Touareg Engine
Displacement3.0L/183
Engine Order Code 
Engine TypeSuperchaged Gas/Electric V6
Fuel SystemEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM380 @ 5500-6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM425 @ 3000-5250

Volkswagen Touareg Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)- TBD -
Suspension Type - FrontDouble Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
Suspension Type - RearDouble Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 

Volkswagen Touareg Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 

Volkswagen Touareg Vehicle
EPA Classification4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Volkswagen Touareg Brakes
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake TypePwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) 
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)13.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)13.0 x - TBD -
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 

Volkswagen Touareg Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)21
  

Volkswagen Touareg Warranty

Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:12 Years/Unlimited Miles/km



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