Both the Mk1 and current Volkswagen Touareg are among the more macho looking big 4X4s in the market, with square edges and a buff body. Here, tuner JE Design enhances this image by adding a wide body kit that consists of a new sport radiator grill, front spoiler, front and back wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend, all made of polyurethane (PU).
Adding to the design are 22-inch aluminium wheels, a dual exhaust and a suspension lowering kit, which reduces ride height by 35 mm. For those with individual tastes, the rims can be finished in shadow silver with a polished front surface, matte black with a matte silver front surface, graphite shiny silver with polished rim and matte graphite silver with polished rim.
Under the hood the Touareg’s 4.2-litre TDI engine is given a revised engine management system, which increases power from 335 hp to 404 hp. This has also positively affected pulling power; now with 930 Nm from the previous 800 Nm.
The extra power propels the Touareg to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds on to a top speed of 269 km/h. The company claims that the upgrades are achieved without affecting the standard car’s emissions. More pics after the jump.
Jacob Mathew Alexander has been a motoring nut for as far as he can remember and has recently turned his passion into writing. After spending some time in the same industry in the UK, Jacob's handy work is from a slightly different perspective.
What a lovely car…..
not too shoddy…except for the upper grill…which looks like it’s made in PRC…ummm…
Japanese encephalitis…
isnt this car featured in repo men? good movie,nice car
Poor man’s Cayenne …. but not so poor lah in Malaysia. Why are the so many 2005 and 2006 Tourag’s going for cheap in the market – they are supposedly new – i.e. zero miles! Anyone have any insight ?
I think because the old dealer kena saman by VW Malaysia for not doing a good job. So they were forced to sell their excess stock at lower prices and exit the business. I think it was VW Cars, not sure? So the market spoil by this la.
Touareg, Cayenne, Q7
wooo~ i love Q7 the most! follow by Cayenne ~~!
Touareg just a bit on the conservative side~~
I don’t think this car needs anymore “design” kit , its just good as it is , so thank you very much JE….
always love VW…..nice touch.
This has also positively affected pulling power; now with 930 Nm from the previous 800 Nm.
Wow!!…huge torque even without mod
just got my V10 TDi today.
anyone knows where to download video of Jeremy Clarkson(I think) pulling a Boeing 747 with a V10?
amazing torque yet economical.