Volkswagen updates Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI

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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Comments

  • charles27 (Member) on Apr 07, 2008 at 8:13 am

    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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  • droll (Member) on Apr 07, 2008 at 8:50 am

    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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  • raybrig85 (Member) on Apr 07, 2008 at 11:30 am

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

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  • harry potter (Member) on Apr 07, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    How much is it?

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  • mitlanevo (Member) on Apr 07, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Touareg? Q7? or Cayenne?

    tough choices, all looks great…..

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  • wrong-turn (Member) on Apr 07, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    *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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  • azrai (Member) on Apr 08, 2008 at 12:18 pm

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

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  • mystvearn (Member) on Apr 08, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    Greenpeace will still hate this car though :p

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  • bavarian (Member) on Apr 10, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    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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