Scheduled for release in North America next year. Possible U.S. powerplants are a V6 and a V8. Doubt if the turbodiesel V10 would pass emissions requirements here! Too bad because it pumps out 313 horsepower but more importantly, 551 lbs of torque, at 1,800 rpm!
(It's pronounced "tur-ek".)
Info:
http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_touareg_intro.html
Some interesting highlights ...
- Advertised as a true offroader.
- More than 11+" ground clearance with pneumatic suspension.
- Can roll to 45 degrees.
- Wade through 23" of water.
- Front/rear power split can be programmed with preferences.
- 7,716 lbs towing capability (probably with the V10!).
- 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.
- Top speed of 155 mph (at least in Germany).
The styling is decent but doesn't blow me away. At least it's better than what some had thought it might look like a while ago:
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4480
(It's pronounced "tur-ek".)
Info:
http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_touareg_intro.html
Some interesting highlights ...
- Advertised as a true offroader.
- More than 11+" ground clearance with pneumatic suspension.
- Can roll to 45 degrees.
- Wade through 23" of water.
- Front/rear power split can be programmed with preferences.
- 7,716 lbs towing capability (probably with the V10!).
- 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.
- Top speed of 155 mph (at least in Germany).
The styling is decent but doesn't blow me away. At least it's better than what some had thought it might look like a while ago:
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4480