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There are two sides to Volkswagen, one is a company that tries to be the best in the world, and the other knows how to do things sensibly, discreetly. The newly launched Touareg Executive Edition belongs to the latter.
Even though this is an old SUV, it's still got some life left in it. If you want a cheap full-size German SUV that won't cost a fortune and yet still has all great build quality, you need the Touareg. This old-school truck is heavy, competent and discreet.
Honestly, the Touareg Executive Edition is the best-looking example we've ever seen. It takes all the best features we got in 2014 when the facelift was launched and removes the stupid chrome.
The Dieselgate automaker describes this special edition as "first class, elegant, exclusive." It's not, but you can only have the new color called Malbec Red with it. A deep red tone, it's inspired by the French red wine grape variety. As we've mentioned already, most of the chrome has been painted black, a nice feature, especially on the 20-inch Mallory wheels.
Did we mention you can buy it already? Yes, you can, if you are willing to part with €64,925 (in Germany). That gets you the basic 3.0 TDI V6 engine rated at 204 PS, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic from ZF. Spend €68,550 and you'll get the 262 PS version of that mill.
Standard kit also includes tinted windows and matching tinted taillights. Inside, the black Nappa leather features a quilted diamond pattern done in the tobacco-colored thread. Heating, venting, and electric adjustment are all installed for free, which is more than you can say about a BMW X5 or even an Audi Q7.
Finally, we have to mention that the interior won't be to everyone's liking. That's because Volkswagen opted for wooden trim to match the wine theme. But it's not a French medieval church either, as there are illuminated stainless steel door sill panels, and “Executive Edition” badges.
Honestly, the Touareg Executive Edition is the best-looking example we've ever seen. It takes all the best features we got in 2014 when the facelift was launched and removes the stupid chrome.
The Dieselgate automaker describes this special edition as "first class, elegant, exclusive." It's not, but you can only have the new color called Malbec Red with it. A deep red tone, it's inspired by the French red wine grape variety. As we've mentioned already, most of the chrome has been painted black, a nice feature, especially on the 20-inch Mallory wheels.
Did we mention you can buy it already? Yes, you can, if you are willing to part with €64,925 (in Germany). That gets you the basic 3.0 TDI V6 engine rated at 204 PS, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic from ZF. Spend €68,550 and you'll get the 262 PS version of that mill.
Standard kit also includes tinted windows and matching tinted taillights. Inside, the black Nappa leather features a quilted diamond pattern done in the tobacco-colored thread. Heating, venting, and electric adjustment are all installed for free, which is more than you can say about a BMW X5 or even an Audi Q7.
Finally, we have to mention that the interior won't be to everyone's liking. That's because Volkswagen opted for wooden trim to match the wine theme. But it's not a French medieval church either, as there are illuminated stainless steel door sill panels, and “Executive Edition” badges.
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