2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Page 2
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Add to circleOther powertrain options include the base 3.6-liter V-6 FSI with 276 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque and a fuel economy of 24 mpg, and a 3.0-liter V-6 TDI turbodiesel with 235 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque and a fuel economy of 32 mpg. Finally, there's a new 4.2-liter V-8 TDI turbodiesel with 335 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque and a fuel economy of 26 mpg but this model won't be offered in the U.S.
Sadly, the V-10 TDI turbodiesel and V-8 and W-12 gasoline mills of the previous model are no longer being offered.
Other improvements to the new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg include a five percent increase in torsional rigidity, a significant reduction in drag, and the addition of an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard across the range. Also modified in pursuit of reduced fuel consumption was the standard all-wheel drive. The regular 4MOTION all-wheel drive system comes with a Torsen limited-slip differential and a climbing ability of 31 degrees. It also has an Off-Road driving mode that at the press of a button tunes the vehicle's stability systems, activates a hill descent assistant and adjusts the automatic gearshift points.
The V-6 TDI model drops the Torsen differential in favor of a Terrain Tech Packet with a more rugged transfer case designed for off-road duty (as an option). It includes reduction gearing and center and rear differentials, each with up to 100 percent locking and 45 degree climbing ability.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will already be available in Europe this April and should arrive in local showrooms in the second half of the year.
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By NoNameDenton Posted: 2/10/2010 2:57pm PST
By pro duo card Posted: 2/10/2010 9:30pm PST
By NC2000 Posted: 2/11/2010 3:58am PST
Does the writer think that there is no market for a premium vehicle for folks that don't need a pair of nearly useless cramped rear seats? Does he think the MB S-class or Audi A8 needs more than seating for 4 or 5 too? Shouldn't those type customers really be looking at a minivan or a small bus anyway?
By bepsf Posted: 2/11/2010 11:33am PST
Completely agree -
Not everyone needs a Butched-up MommyMobile to tow the Airstream...
...tho I don't understand what's sad about the V10TDI, V8 and W-12 not being offered any longer.
By NoNameDenton Posted: 2/11/2010 6:10pm PST
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