Volkswagen updates Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI

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Touareg TDI

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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  1. charles27 says:

    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.

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  2. droll says:

    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.

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  3. raybrig85 says:

    nice..one of my fav suv n one of the top in my wanted list 4 suv

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  4. harry potter says:

    How much is it?

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  5. mitlanevo says:

    Touareg? Q7? or Cayenne?

    tough choices, all looks great…..

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  6. wrong-turn says:

    *yawn*

    Still waiting for the the Tiguan….the Toureg just too big, too expensive(even the road tax is) and too thirsty!

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  7. azrai says:

    The Waja can get a facelift by copying the toareg face. Nice thou.

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  8. mystvearn says:

    Greenpeace will still hate this car though :p

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  9. bavarian says:

    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

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