VW Praise New Touareg for Safety

The paint hasn’t dried yet on the second generation Touareg unveiled in early February, that Volkswagen has already started to emphasize the new SUV’s assistance and safety systems. The German carmaker praises the 2010 Touareg, scheduled to go on sale this April, is one of the most innovative and safest passenger cars of all times.

Supporting the announcement, Volkswagen also detailed some of the most important safety systems featured on the new Touareg.

The parking brake is now activated by the push of a button. The V6 engines automatically shut off at traffic lights and restart as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal (Stop-Start system). Furthermore, the new Area View uses four cameras located around the car that transmit an accurate view of the Touareg’s surroundings to enhance safety.

Also offering protection are up to nine airbags. Lane Assist ensures that the vehicle does not stray from the right path. Meanwhile, Side Assist warns about vehicles approaching from the rear when changing lanes. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) plus Front Assist can brake the car to a stop in an emergency.

Proactive occupant protection, also completely new, networks the assistance systems and ensures that in case of an accident not only are the belts tensioned, but the windows and panoramic sunroof are closed as a result of any sudden lateral change in direction.

Volkswagen also introduces a world first with the new Touareg, namely the Bi-xenon headlights with Dynamic Light Assist. This system “sees” oncoming traffic and automatically adjusts – via the curve lighting module and individually for each headlight - the main beam to eliminate unwanted glare.

“In the sum of its properties, the new Touareg is not only one of the most sustainable SUVs in the world, but also one of the safest passenger vehicles of all times,” VW says.