The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg sport utility vehicle is larger and more spacious, yet lighter and more economical than the model it replaces.
The Touareg is available in three trim levels, Sport, Lux and Executive, each are powered be either a 280-hp 3.6-liter V6 or a 240-hp 3.0-liter turbo-diesel (TDI) V6, both engines are mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. All trims feature 4MOTION permanent four-wheel drive, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, roof rails, Bluetooth, heated front seats, alloy wheels, and touch-screen navigation system. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, six airbags, tire pressure monitoring, rain sensing wipers and front fog lights.
For 2013, the TDI engine horsepower has been bumped up to 240 from 225, and an easy open trunk function has been added to the Executive trim.
2013 Touareg Available Features
| Touareg Exterior | Touareg Interior | Touareg Performance | Touareg Safety |
- Window diversity antenna
- Fully galvanized sheet metal
- Crash-optimized front end
- Brake light in top center of rear hatch
- Body-colored bumpers and lower body parts
- Rear diffusor exhaust surround, black
- Trailer hitch preparation
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust pipes
- Body color door handles
- Side doors with chrome accent
- Triple-fold sealing system
- Heat reduction glazing for front side windows and windshield
- Privacy glass
| - Climatronic® dual-zone electronic climate control with pollen filter
- Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, hatch, radio, & starter interrupt, with warning LED and with audible and visual activation
- Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
- Front center armrest with storage compartment
- Rear center armrest, foldable, with 2 cupholders
- Cruise control
- Integrated armrests in front and rear door panels
- Molded door trim in V-Tex leatherette
- Front and rear floor mats
| - 3.6 L V-6
- 280 HP @ 6,200 rpm
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ OD
- 4MOTION 4 Wheel Drive
- 17mpg City / 23mpg Highway
| - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Power-assisted, front vented disc brakes
- Anti-intrusion side door beams
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
- INtelligent Crash Response System
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