Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
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The first generation of the Volkswagen Touareg was launched in 2002 and it was a surprise for the market since the German carmaker didn't have experience in the 4x4 segment. In 2007 it introduced a facelift.
The facelifted version of the Touareg was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show and it came to correct some of the mistakes made by the manufacturer in the first model. It was better equipped and it was fitted with more powerful engines. It was also fitted with a V10 turbocharged diesel engine and it was used to tow a Boeing 747.
For the facelifted version, the overall look was the same, but some details were changed. While the first model featured a pair of headlights that resembled those found on the Volkswagen Phaeton after the facelift these were replaced by newly shaped ones. The taillights were also redesigned.
Inside, the Touareg featured an elegant upholstery for the higher trim levels, while the base models kept the fabric cloth on the seats.
There were more important updates for the engines. The base engine was still the R5 with a 5-cylinder diesel unit but improved up to 172 hp. In the U.S. the 3.0-liter diesel and the 3.6-liter gasoline engines were the top of the sales. The standard transmission for the base models with up to 3.0-liter displacement was a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic for all the other versions.
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- 3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP)
- 4.2L V8 FSI 6AT AWD (345 HP)
- 2.5L TDI R5 6MT AWD (174 HP)
- 3.0L V6 TDI 6MT AWD (225 HP)
- 5.0L V10 TDI 6AT AWD (310 HP)
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3597 cm3 |
| Power: | 206 KW @ 6200 RPM 280 HP @ 6200 RPM 276 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 360 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
| Width: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65/65.4 in (1,651/1,661 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 4878.8 lbs (2213 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 6492.6 lbs (2945 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 317 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
4.2L V8 FSI 6AT AWD (345 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 FSI 6AT AWD (345 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4163 cm3 |
| Power: | 257 KW @ 6800 RPM 345 HP @ 6800 RPM 345 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 440 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 145.4 mph (234 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 255/55R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
| Width: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65/65.4 in (1,651/1,661 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 5086.1 lbs (2307 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 6613.9 lbs (3000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 11.9 mpg US (19.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 329 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
2.5L TDI R5 6MT AWD (174 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI R5 6MT AWD (174 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2461 cm3 |
| Power: | 128 KW @ 3500 RPM 174 HP @ 3500 RPM 172 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 400 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
| Width: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65/65.4 in (1,651/1,661 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 4898.7 lbs (2222 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 6283.2 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 267 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
3.0L V6 TDI 6MT AWD (225 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TDI 6MT AWD (225 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
| Power: | 165 KW @ 4000 RPM 225 HP @ 4000 RPM 221 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 500 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
| Width: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65/65.4 in (1,651/1,661 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 5017.7 lbs (2276 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 6492.6 lbs (2945 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
5.0L V10 TDI 6AT AWD (310 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V10 TDI 6AT AWD (310 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V10 |
| Displacement: | 4921 cm3 |
| Power: | 230 KW @ 3750 RPM 313 HP @ 3750 RPM 308 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
| Torque: | 553 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 750 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 143.5 mph (231 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 255/55R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
| Width: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
| Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 65/65.4 in (1,651/1,661 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 5681.3 lbs (2577 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 7054.8 lbs (3200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 333 g/km |