This is the second generation VW Touareg, which is lighter, more fuel efficient and cleaner than the original SUV to bear the name launched in 2003. The big news is that the Touareg range includes a hybrid model, Volkswagen’s first production hybrid.
The Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.3-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine producing 328 bhp and 360 Nm of torque and an electric motor generating 46 bhp, resulting in a total output of 374 bhp and 580 Nm. The electric motor can operate independently of the combustion engine, making the Touareg a full hybrid. On electric power alone the new Touareg is capable of travelling at speeds of up to 50 km/h, but most of the time it supplements the V6 to provide more grunt -the Touareg Hybrid does 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 240 km/h. On the combined cycle, fuel consumption is 12 km/l.
The entry-level engine and the likely volume seller is a 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine generating 237 bhp and 550 Nm while returning 13.5 km/l and emitting 195 g/km of CO2. A new 4.2-litre TDI V8 engine producing 335 bhp and a massive 800 Nm of torque sits at the top of the range.
VW says that the new models are up to 20 per cent more fuel efficient than the cars they replace, also thanks to a weight reduction of 200 kg, a new eight-speed automatic and Start/Stop technology. The new body also has a lower drag coefficient. Overall length and wheelbase of the Touareg have each grown by 40 mm to measure 4,758 mm and 2,900 mm respectively. Width remains at 1,928 mm while overall height drops by 20 mm to 1,724 mm.
The new car is easily recognisable as a Touareg from the outside, even though it features VW’s new family face. The all-new cabin looks good too, and while it remains a five-seater, rear room is claimed to have grown significantly due to the new sliding rear bench and reclining backrests. More pictures after the jump.
Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.
Looks much better, more exotic than Cayenne inside out
Aiks….still saving up and hope that the price of facelifted 1st gen could drop….
look alike with current touareg !
cantik
1st…wow..great…GTIish…
i mean..Golfish….
nice…
Still prefer Tiguan…
Anyone know Perodua will come out new SUV soon?
The official Perodua website no more showing Nautica or Kembara.
Boring Interior..
I can see Audi everywhere in this car. 12km/l for a 3.3 supercharged V6 is really unbelievable..Great car!
is it one half of VR6 in one of those picture? i thought VW has stopped the production of the VR engine line
Word is spreading that VW has bought over the Campos Meta F1 team. Breaking news.
the 3.0 TDI is more fuel efficient than the hybrid
I like the existing model, more macho…
The rear side of this new one is the mix of Cayene + Q5.
Probably means a new cayenne would be around the corner…
first?
Paul, is this new touareg lacks of 4X-motion technology.?
sleek
nice…
the FC is 12km/l? I'm a bit sceptical bout this… maybe real world driving will result in higher FC.
Nice Headlamps there… Shud look even better in real life..
Ohlamak.. just only i bought the car about 6 month ago.. this come out pulak..
but its true the current model does have low fc i full tanks of diesel can go 700km
.. on highway can go up to 800km..
The diesel is the better model of course..
might go an change the new one lo.. thank u vw
Nice..at least it doesn't look like taller estate. yeah, soon new cayenne will come..maybe later this year.
front fascia n brake-light cluster mimics the MK6 golf… overall… NICE! How bout a face-lift 4 d Tiguan? anyone? anyone?
awsome!!
more sleek compare to the old model
always love with VW
nice car
Always love a Touareg….
Fuel efficient SUV? WTF is that?
interior is very good
What a nice car, like the TDI, simply marvellous. Just wish Malaysia pumps is offering Euro 4.
its a very nice car….however ihope the cayenne isnt based on this
the front headlight does look quite similar to honda civic…
they also want to integrate the audi DNA with the LEDs…
i never thought that '8-speed automatic' is achievable… because to get
'5-speed automatic' also hard (with the japs, korean and local cars)…
well the more gears is better… can reduce Feul consumption =)
luckily its not an '8-speed manual'…hehe…
http://paultan.org/2010/01/29/is-this-diecast-the…
it is true~
Come on…. I start seeing the shadow of Audi in WV, please create uniquenesses for VW.
new proton will be launch now pls update for us
staff ve competition to name a new car sedan proton look like camry hope u will get a new pic tq
PoorMan said,
February 11, 2010 @ 11:44 pm
Come on…. I start seeing the shadow of Audi in WV, please create uniquenesses for VW.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Audi owned by VW….
VW decides everything …….
is the new one shares the same platform/chasis as the next generation cayene??
Paul, check this out.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars…
It's a Proton Hybrid by ItalDesign Giugiaro!
Still the consumption is quite high but the output is much better than a 4.7 litre Land Cruiser. Don't know whether it goes well offroad.
a.18 : yes that is true. VW owns AUDI.
the rear looks like the current land cruiser 200 series… even the brake light projection is similar…… very nice looking….. hope to see them soon vw malaysia…..3.0tdi for me….
square it off wit the disco4, 2010 l/c prado, and even a battle btw new n old model…… on n off road. since if we buy, it will be 99.99% on road then off, coz we will still use the hilux n the other 'budget' type for off road…..i wouldnt wanna scratch it or burst my michelin tyres….hehehehe
Absolutely gorgeous! Great looking exterior, and very classy interior. Oh how I wish I could own this.
so much better than obese cayenne
woow its awesome.. head lights are a bit 'audi'sh
vw owns audi maybe this affeted the design of this car…
dreams car..hahaha
It would be great if VW Malaysia can bring in the New Touareg 3.0 TDI to the Malaysia market and price it competitively btw 350k-400k, and I’m sure it will steal a big chunk of the luxury SUV market away from Toyota LC200 particularly in Sabah!!