2008 Volkswagen Touareg - Specifications
Volkswagen Touareg Related News
Volkswagen Unveils Sporty R-Line Package For Touareg SUV
This latest R-Line package for the new 2011 Touareg SUV was created by Volkswagen’s recently established ‘R’ Division, a department wholly owned by the... February 1, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Special Volkswagen Race Touareg 3, Gold Edition Shown In Qatar
Two new Touaregs made their debut in Qatar today, with a special take on the Race Touareg 3 and, for the driver that can't get enough of anything, the Touareg Gold Edition... January 26, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
Volkswagen Wins 2011 Dakar Rally, Achieves Hat Trick
Volkswagen has managed to win the Dakar Rally for the third time in succession, with drivers Nasser AlAttiyah and Timo Gottschalk taking the top honors. They were joined by... January 17, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Priced From $44,450
Volkswagen’s second-generation Touareg SUV is coming onto the market later this year with a sleek new body, more upscale appearance and a range of fuel efficient... October 28, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Rendered: 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R Hybrid
Earlier this week we reported that Volkswagen was working on a new ‘R’ performance version of its recently revealed 2011 Touareg SUV, and now we have a new... August 31, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Why should I also consider these?
The Touareg is one of the best SUVs its size for off-roading or towing, but if most of your needs involve passenger-hauling, you’d be better off with most of the alternatives in its size and price range.
The Acura MDX and Lexus RX feel roomier inside and handle well, though their appointments might not feel quite as exclusive.
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a more spacious, more passenger-friendly interior, while the Q7, which is related to the Touareg, has an especially beautiful interior and is tuned for road duty rather than serious off-roading, resulting in a better ride and crisper handling.
The X5 and MDX are the best choices of this group for those who want an SUV that feels frisky and agile; the result of juggling the roles of tow vehicle, off-road crawler, and luxurious family conveyance, the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg feels surprisingly heavy and cumbersome in day-to-day driving.
Finally, there’s the Touareg’s less-than-stellar reputation for reliability.
