Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg 

One of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, the buoyant Volkswagen group of Germany launched its Touareg in India after the grand success of its first luxury sedan Passat.  This luxury SUV from the house of Volkswagen comes with outstanding off-road capabilities, a long list of top-of-the-line features and upscale interior. Volkswagen Touareg is available only in a single variant V6 TDI, which gets a 3.0-L V6 engine. It has distinctive exterior styling, roomy and spacious interior and environmental-friendly engine due to which it has raised the expectations of the people about SUV's. The car competes with Mercedes-M Class and the BMW X5 to prove its existence in the Indian automobile market. 

The world's first ABS plus system is provided in the Volkswagen Touareg, which plays an important role in detecting loose and sagging surfaces like gravel or sand. Braking distance becomes short through controlled locking of brakes by 20%. As an option on the tail gate, the car comes with a spare wheel mounted. Available in two-wheel drive configuration, options are available for four wheel drive. The powerful engine of the Volkswagen Touareg generates power of 225 bhp at 4000 rpm and torque churned is 500 Nm at 1750 rpm. Mated with 6-speed automatic transmission, the engine delivers good fuel economy. Due to the drive-oriented Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), the driver can shift the gears smoothly. 

The car can attain top speed of up to 200 kmph, which is quite impressive. Along with high speed, the Volkswagen Touareg delivers decent mileage.  Independent front and rear double wishbone suspensions with anti-roll bars and steel springs enable better handling. Even though, Touareg does not sport a cutting edge design, the car comes with contemporary look and distinctive styling. Embedded with a large VW badge in the middle, the shield-shaped radiator grille is flanked by huge air intakes and organically chiselled headlights and to give the SUV a muscular and dynamic look. It has an optimized roof spoiler and new door mirrors and to enhance its aerodynamics.

Even though the Volkswagen Touareg car looks aggressive from outside, it has soft and plush interiors.  With an impressive list of comfort and convenience features, the interior of the car is complemented. The interior features of the car comprise 4-zone climatronic automatic climate control system, which helps in maintaining an adequate temperature. For navigation, audio and cruise control, heated leather multifunction steering wheel is provided in Volkswagen Touareg. This five seater car is extremely comfortable and has sufficient space for carrying luggage. Legroom of this SUV is tight and stiff, which is a drawback. There is no third row, so the rear section can be used as cargo space. 

Many optional types of equipment are available such as wooden trim multi-function steering wheel, navigation system, Bluetooth technology and 600-watt Danish hi-fi audio system. The music lovers are delighted to find an integrated 6-disc CD changer, 11 loudspeakers with a total output of 300 watts and analog 8-channel amplifier. Furthermore, numerous safety features makes Volkswagen Touareg a safe car for all types of terrains. Volkswagen Touareg is loaded with curtain air bags, brake assist system with dual-rate function,   dual-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger and deactivation facility in the glove compartment for passenger airbag. The ABS plus system, Electronic Stabilization Programme (ESP), and traction control system (TCS) further enhances the safety level. 

Volkswagen Touareg Launch History:

Launched in the year 2009, the Volkswagen Touareg is the first crossover from the house of Volkswagen in India. This SUV is introduced in the Indian market with only single variant. A 3.0-litre V6 Turbo Diesel Direct Injection (TDI) powers this amazing SUV. The introduction of the diesel version provides relief to the passengers, who are suffering due to the rising fuel prices.  Volkswagen Touareg comes as a CBU and hence carries 110% import duty due to which the price of this car is higher than many other SUV's. 

The company has incorporated various advanced features in its SUV, which provides comfort and convenience to the passengers. Further, the safety features of this car make it a safe SUV for any type of driving conditions.

Volkswagen Touareg Variants (Models): 

Touareg V6 3.0TDI is the only model of Volkswagen Touareg in India. It is powered by 3.0-litre V6, 2967cc engine, which contributes towards the speed and acceleration of this car. The diesel variant of this car also provides maximum fuel economy.

Volkswagen Touareg Pricing: 

Volkswagen Touareg price is fixed around Rs. 52 lacs (ex-showroom), which makes it a costly car. Being a Completely Built Unit, Volkswagen Touareg attracts much import duty due to which its price increases. Details of Volkswagen Touareg prices can be collected from any authorised dealers. However, there might be price variation among cities. Price may also increase due to the addition of optional features.

Volkswagen Touareg Review: 

The Indian automobile market is bestowed with the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) Volkswagen Touareg in 2009.  It is the first crossover from the house of Volkswagen to be released in the Indian market.  The Volkswagen Touareg is provided to the customers as CBU (Completely Built Unit) and hence carries a higher price tag. After the success of Vento and Polo, the company planned to establish its strong foothold in the Indian market by its Touareg. Amazing stability is attained by this car on steep terrains and on hills. The car has higher ground clearance and is loaded with a powerful engine due to which it is able to deliver high performance on all types of terrains. Numerous safety features are provided in the car for road safety. The Volkswagen Touareg in India faces tough competition from Audi Q7, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, BMW X5 and Volvo XC 90. 

A 3.0-litre V6 Turbo Diesel Direct Injection (TDI) rests under the hood of crossover, which generates power of 225 bhp at 4000 rpm and torque of 500 Nm at 1750 rpm. Engine of this new Volkswagen Touareg car is connected with 6-speed automatic transmission. Transmission system of the car has driver-oriented Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), which results in smooth shifting of gears. The car is able to attain high speed of 200 kmph. In 9.9 seconds, it can cross 100 kmpl mark. Driving becomes comfortable in the off roader due to the independent suspension for front and rear. 

The car has a robust body due to which it can deal with any kind of barriers. Volkswagen brand is signified by a chromed shield-radiator grill and it also has clear headlamps with chrome trim, which enhances its looks. The 18 inch alloy wheel with seven spokes delivers a robust look to this SUV. Stepping into the new Volkswagen Touareg, one will be greeted by the attractive interiors. An exclusive ambience is created by the carefully selected material, generous proportions and stylist design. The car has comfortable seats, which prove useful during long journeys. 

Numerous features are provided in the Volkswagen Touareg car, which provides comfort and convenience to the passengers. It has 4-zone climatronic automatic climate control system due to which temperature can be adjusted. Multifunction steering wheel with controls mounted, heated leather seats, cruise control, generous cargo space and electric closing system are some other convenient features of this Volkswagen Touareg India.  Front centre armrest with storage compartment is also provided. It has power windows, electrically adjustable front seats and electric door mirrors. For the driver and the front passengers, double sun visors are provided. Audio system of this car is supported by Bluetooth technology. Passengers can now play their favourite tracks while travelling. 

Volkswagen Touareg 2011 is equipped with numerous active and passive safety features, which includes ventilated disc brakes at front, 8 airbags, ABS with ESP, Bi-Xenon with cornering lights, alarm with interior protection and safety headrest system. Mileage of this crossover is not much impressive and it gets lower ranking. The price tag of Rs. 52 lacs (ex-showroom New Delhi), makes Volkswagen Touareg an expensive car.

Volkswagen Touareg Used Car Market: 

Known for its robust and high performing cars, Volkswagen has good reputation in the used car market.  Volkswagen Touareg has better resale value than many other SUVs in the market. There are not many used models of Volkswagen Touareg as the car is quite new in the market. However, the car must be brought under the Used Approved Scheme.

Volkswagen Touareg Specifications: 

The overall configuration of Volkswagen Touareg 2011 is quite impressive, which makes it a luxury crossover. Overall length, width and height of this car are 4754 mm, 1928 mm and 1724 mm, which provides robust look to the car. The interior is also spacious with enough room for carrying luggage. Details of the specifications are listed below:

 Volkswagen Touareg Exterior 

Exterior design of the new Volkswagen Touareg makes it a head turner. The car has sleek design, which is enough to attract any passerby.

Exterior Appearance: 

Due to its shield shaped radiator grill refined in a chrome look, Volkswagen Touareg has received an improved looks. Body coloured mirrors and door handles are provided, which enhances the look of the vehicle. The electronically sliding glass roof not only provides fresh air but it also increases the décor of the car by any folds. Front halogen headlights also have fog lights and these goes well wit the external body structure. Perimeter lighting is located on exterior mirrors and headlights. The company has provided front and rear body coloured bumpers in the Volkswagen Touareg along with front air dam. 

On the sunroof, manual sunshade is located. The body coloured external rear-view mirrors are power adjusted. Option for metallic paints is also available. 

Exterior Measurements:

The overall length, width and height of Volkswagen Touareg are 4754 mm, 1928 mm and 1724 mm respectively. It has front track of 1645 mm and rear track of 1657 mm. The car has wheel base of 2855 mm and ground clearance of 236 mm

Volkswagen Touareg Interior 

Volkswagen has the reputation of developing and designing luxury cars. The Volkswagen Touareg is a perfect example of design excellence of the company. Interiors of this car are designed with utmost care and many safety features are incorporated on it. 

Interior Appearance: 

On entering the Volkswagen Touareg, one will be mesmerised by its attractive design. Carpet is provided in the passenger’s seat and carbon area, which enhances the décor. Rear and front floor mats are also provided. On centre floor console and door, metallic trim is located. Interior load area light, delayed courtesy lights and front and rear dual reading lights are provided to add glory to the interior of this car. 

Interior Comfort: 

Different types of comfort features are also added in the Volkswagen Touareg to make the journey comfortable. The adjustable front seats of the car have genuine Napa leather upholstery. Multi-functional steering wheel and the gear shift knob of the Volkswagen Touareg car are wrapped in leather. In the front central console, two cup holders are provided. The widows of the car are power adjusted, which provides convenience. The rear 60/40 spilt seats provides enough space for carrying extra luggage. Driver seat is 12 way adjustable, which provides maximum driving comfort.  The headrests and the seat height can also be adjusted as per the requirements of the passengers. The air-conditioning system of Volkswagen Touareg is effective and it has rear HAVC ducts for the rear passengers. Separate climate control is provided for the passenger and driver.

Interior Measurements: 

Volkswagen Touareg is a spacious car which is sufficient for 5 passengers. The car is comes with sufficient headroom, legroom and shoulder room. It also has enough luggage space, which proves useful during long journey. 

Volkswagen Touareg Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy: 

The 3.0-litre V6, 2967cc Turbo Diesel Direct Injection (TDI) of Volkswagen Touareg helps in attaining higher mileage in city and on highways. The car delivers mileage of 12 kmpl in city and 14 kmph on highways. Being a diesel car, Volkswagen Touareg provides relief to the customers, who are suffering due to the rising fuel prices.

Volkswagen Touareg On-road Drive: 

Volkswagen Touareg, the powerful SUV from Volkswagen can deliver excellent performance on all types of terrains. The car is provided with Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension and Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers. Front and rear stabilizer bars are also provided for smoother drive. Braking system of this SUV is excellent, which ensures maximum safety. The car has rear power 330-mm x 28-mm and front power 330-mm x 32-mm vented disc brakes. Due to the electronic brake force distribution feature, the braking force is equally distributed among all four wheels. Volkswagen Touareg also comes with Electronic Stabilization Program ESP(R), Electronic Brake Assistance and ABS.

Volkswagen Touareg Power:  

Loaded with 3.0-litre V6, 2967cc Turbo Diesel Direct Injection (TDI), the Volkswagen Touareg cars deliver excellent performance on all types of roads. Power generated by the engine of this car is 225 bhp at 4000 rpm, whereas the torque churned is 550 Nm at 2000-2500 rpm. 

Volkswagen Touareg Acceleration and Pick Up:  

The 3.0-litre V6, 2967cc engine of the car is packed with 6 speed automatic transmission due to which Volkswagen Touareg can attain high power and acceleration. In 9.3 seconds, the car can cross 100 kmph mark. However, the top speed attained by the car is 212 kmph, which is quite impressive. 

Volkswagen Touareg Safety and Security: 

Various advanced safety features are added in the new Volkswagen Touareg, which makes it safe for all types of terrains. The car has front side airbags and driver airbags with dual stage deployment. Crash sensors are also present in the Volkswagen Touareg 2011, which turns on flashers, unlocks doors and disconnects battery. Rollover sensor, side guard door beams, emergency fuel shut-off device, rear 3-point centre seatbelt, passenger airbag cut-off, electronic parking aid and front crumple zone are some advanced safety features of this car. The car also has Side Curtain Protection(TM) Side Head Curtain Airbags, which provide advanced safety. Front and rear seatbelt height adjusters, LATCH, automatic locking retractors, front and rear 3-point seatbelts, and front and rear pretensioners with front force limiters are some other safety features of Volkswagen Touareg.

Volkswagen Touareg Comfort and Convenience: 

In order to make Volkswagen Touareg a comfortable car, the company has provided various features in it. The car is provided with leather seats, which are extremely comfortable. One can also adjust the front seat of the car as per the requirement. Some other features, which provides comfort to the passengers are electrically adjustable and foldable door mirror, rake & reach adjustable steering wheel and illuminated vanity mirrors with cover and pocket. Apart from these, the Volkswagen Touareg car also has leather wrapped steering wheel, front electric windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker. Front centre armrest with storage compartment provides convenience to the passengers.

Volkswagen Touareg Wheels: 

The 18 inch alloy wheels of the Touareg has base of 2855 mm due to which it can deliver high performance on all types of terrains. The tyre size of the car is 255/55 R18, which cannot be punctured easily. 

Volkswagen Touareg and Accessories: 

The Volkswagen Touareg in India is introduced with advanced music facilities. Delta VI AM/FM Radio with CD player and 10 speakers produces superb sound. It has 6 CD changer and there is also facility to play MP3 in this car. Due to the advanced music system, one can listen to his or her favourite tracks while travelling.

Volkswagen Touareg Dealers: 

In 56 cities across India, there are 69 dealers of Volkswagen, which makes purchasing convenient. One can contact these dealers to get the exact price quotation. Details regarding the features of the car can also be attained from these dealers. The authorised dealers of Volkswagen Touareg in India are listed below:

Volkswagen Touareg Company Quotes: 

 Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, “The launch of the Touareg is our marketing debut in the SUV segment. India has a great demand for SUV. The Touareg has been successful across countries and the entry will further enhance our presence in the market.” 

Volkswagen Touareg Competitor Analysis: 

Volkswagen Touareg in India competes with Audi Q7, BMW X6, BMW M6 and Volvo XC 90. In terms of power Volkswagen Touareg car beats Volvo XC 90.   BMW X6 is a four seater car whereas, Volkswagen Touareg is a five seater car. Price of BMW X6 is higher than Volkswagen Touareg and it also more powerful.

With numerous positive features, the Volkswagen Touareg becomes a favourite for the SUV lovers. The powerful engine of this SUV can generate high power and torque. Braking system is highly advanced, which provides safety while driving. Mileage is quite impressive as compared to others SUV's in the market.