Volkswagen has updated the 3.0 litre V6 TDI engine installed in the Volkswagen Touareg with a version that puts out more power, torque, and yet emits less CO2 pollution – 262g/km versus 278g/km.
The new engine now makes 240 PS, which is 15 PS more than before. Peak torque has been raised by 10% from 500Nm to 550Nm. Thanks to the increased power and torque, 0 to 100km/h acceleration times now take 8.3 seconds, a drop of 0.9 seconds from the previous 9.2 seconds figure.
The new engine is Euro 5 compliant and features a Diesel Paritculate Filter.
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vw engines always impressed me alot. with their high power rating and performance. Good car package as well.
at another hand, i always concern about the engine lifespan. and maintainance. changing engine oil regulary is really painful experience.
wow, i’m impressed. a 50Nm torque and 15PS power increase can shave off 0.9s for the century sprint? that’s pretty amazing. i suppose it’s how all that power is delivered that matters.
nice..one of my fav suv n one of the top in my wanted list 4 suv
How much is it?
Touareg? Q7? or Cayenne?
tough choices, all looks great…..
*yawn*
Still waiting for the the Tiguan….the Toureg just too big, too expensive(even the road tax is) and too thirsty!
The Waja can get a facelift by copying the toareg face. Nice thou.
Greenpeace will still hate this car though :p
mystvearn,
i think greenpeace hate hummers more
anyway I personally like this car
it looks agile and stable and…… 550Nm is a considerably a big figure