This second-generation Volkswagen Touareg was spotted at a petrol station along Jalan Gasing in PJ. As the number plate has the square block letters/numbers typical of Volkswagen Group Malaysia cars and the holder has the “Volkswagen Das Auto” mark on it, this car has to be from the official source. A call to VGM confirmed that it is indeed their car and that Touareg sales will start next year.
There’s plenty of good news. The new Touareg will be priced the same as the outgoing model at RM437,283 OTR without insurance, but the equipment list will be much more comprehensive. We will get Volkswagen’s Area View system, which provides a 360 degree top view of the car’s surroundings, courtesy of cameras in the front, rear and at each wing mirror. The feed is then “stiched” together to aid parking and driving in tight situations. There will also be navigation and an electric tailgate, among other kit.
We will get a single variant, which is the 3.6-litre FSI V6, although VGM has plans to bring in the Touareg Hybrid at a later date. This 280 PS/360 Nm engine will be paired to an 8-speed torque converter automatic ‘box with paddle shifters. Kerb weight is 2103 kg, and spec for spec, this new model is 200 kg lighter than the old car, despite not using the latter’s plastic fenders and aluminium bonnet. 0-100 km/h is done in 7.8 seconds on to a 228 km/h top speed so this is a fast SUV.
We’ve managed to secure a test unit, so watch out for the test drive report.
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1st… Hehe…
no brainer *1st* comment…. sigh…
a little out of topic here… regarding the “square block letters/numbers typical of Volkswagen Group Malaysia cars”….
A quick check with the JPJ website i found out that the so-called- JPJ-approved number plate font type is Ariel…. which is the more common type used by most new reg’ed cars. does that mean the VGM square type is not the approved type?
Personally I like the VGM type of font/plate, looks more macho…. is it a one piece mould pressed type like the one used by Proton last time? or is it the letters stick on plate type? I check with a car accessory shop and was quoted RM150 for a pair (front and back) for this square type which i think is rediculous….
wonder how much VGM charging for the plates?
why laa…..
not much difference~
440K is not good news!… 140K baru la good news!!
Is it not including VW’s profit margin?
looks like porsche cayenne
I’ve drove the old Toureg 2009. It felt underpower. This one looks more promising with the reduced weight except the price the mood killer….
underpowered? should try the V10 turbodiesel. though available as grey import.
what i heard VGM will introduce 6-7 models next year. i dont know which is which. being a CBU make, it is not a big issue to them.
2009 also old!!!.Then you need to replace 2010 car.
squared letter plates looks cool. LIke Singapore’s
yup…look like singapore standard plate number..actually it illegal here…common for jb people maa…
Saw this car in Bangsar on Monday and it does look much better in real life. Pretty huge in size
The new Touareg is much better looking inside out than the old one!
Better get X5 with true off-road capability, with this kind of price bracket. True?
I beg to differ, Toureg has Dakar Rally DNA unlike X5.
X5 true off-road?? since when?
U sure X5 comes with true 4wd capability? other than the hill descent control which they get from land rover, im not so sure. Watch top gear tests u will know more
The X5 has limited offroad capabilty, as it doen’t have differential lock.
If you need a offroad car, go for a car with ladder frame like Landrover, Landcruiser, Hilux 4×4 or Mercedes W460.
And if you really need a offroad vehicle with “true” offroad cababilities, go for the Unimog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU2GVjwLTuI
for your info X5 is not a true off-road suv, it is only design for soft offroad
Paul, what do you think the hybrid will cost, now with the new tax structure?
new tax structure only apply to hybrid with <2.0L engine
touareg not qualify
Why did I get 6 downvotes?
No idea mate, maybe we just dislike what you wrote and the way you wrote it.
Those who can afford RM437,283 surely have lots of money. The won’t be stupid to fork out that amount as adding a bit more to RM550,000, they can get a Cayenne with 4 years warranty and 4 years free service.
Paul, you need to word your article properly. You say there is plenty of good news. Then you quote the price.
What good news is that?
I’m not sure what your confusion is since Danny said the good news is despite the same price as the outgoing car, the equipment list is claimed to be much higher. The price is not the good news?
I’m still on transit back from Atlanta from the BMW X3 test drive… plane flights to/from USA is such a drag.
Still prefer the old one. This one looks soft
How many of us in M’sia can actually own cars like this???
Even if this is a great car, most of us won’t even get a chance to sit in one, let alone own it………..
good alternative to rx, cayenne and x5
something not right with this suv? look cost down version of the previous model.
Saw this car travelling a number of times on MEX highway, I thought VW brought the car in already, but the color really go with the body design, nice though.
Speaking of SUV, when will Audi replace the ageing Audi Q7? Looks dated.
u obviously haven’t seen the facelifted one …
With fully waived excise and import duty on hybrid cars..So how much the hybrid version will be? 300k?
new tax structure only apply to hybrid with <2.0L engine
touareg not qualify
RM 437,000 gulp gulp passssssssssss !
Agree with some of u …. at this price tag, people who can afford won’t mind forking out abit more for a more premium badge ie. Cayenne , or Q7 even X5 ….
Unless theres something that differentiates one Gas Guzzler to another, wonder why theres no downsized engine here like the rest of VWs
On your comment about downsized engines, the Touareg does have a downsized engine – it’s the 3.0 liter supercharged V6.
Right then , so I guess we are not getting that one instead due to our fuel quality ?
Hahaha you people make me laugh….every car that comes out…too expensive lah, not enough equipment lar.
My question to you is; who the hell forcing you to buy?
If you can’t afford it, don’t be bitter…
disagree, this is a forum where people are supposed to OPENLY DISCUSS things, not to be confused with being bitter.
Nobody is forcing anyone to buy any car.
Same also, nobody is forcing anyone to digest his/her comment(s).
We are all mature adults, aren’t we?
There is no ‘bitter’ issue for me as I can afford many luxury cars, but I will still comment on overpriced cars (there is some difference between being expensive vs being overpriced, am I right?).
Camry, not expensive, but overpriced(for the equipment offered). Do you agree?
Dollar to dollar comparison, it is definitely out of the reach of borjouise.
RM437,283 OTR without insurance…….?
with insurance come up to RM450k………….huh…….i’ve to ‘Tabik’ whoever bought this car….
I drive an 05 model V10 tdi, just got it recently, I absolutely love it. Just took it on a 1500km road trip to the east coast 3 weeks ago. the power is awesome and yet economical as it’s diesel. A full tank of RM150 of fuel took me 800km. Will someday blog abt the trip. New one looks pretty good, haven’t read much abt it though. Paul, is there a V10 or V12 TDI?
For the same money, i get a more garang and roomier Veil Fire.
It’s a great strategy by VWM. Put it this way… an X5 will cost u 560grand. If u buy touareg, u have a spare for another 120grand. good for inspira oooopsss, should be polo. so x5 or touraeg + polo (its a good car anyway for your sis study college).