Volkswagen Touareg

Pronunciationcontinually and gradually adjusts not only the range of
The correct German pronunciation is [tua].[citationthe high-beam, but also its pattern. The beam pattern
needed] Volkswagen produced several commercialschanges its direction continually so that vehicles in
to enable people to pronounce the name, which wasfront are not being illuminated, while the area
predicted to be too difficult.[citation needed] Thesurrounding them is being constantly illuminated at
name was evidently borrowed from the Tuareghigh beam intensity.
people, a Berber-speaking group in NorthFeaturesadaptive cruise control with Stop&go
Africa.[citation needed]function
DevelopmentLane departure warning system: Lane Assist
The Touareg (internally designated Typ 7L) was aBlind Spot Monitor: Side Assist
joint venture project developed by VolkswagenPrecrash system for front (with full automatic
Group, who also include Audi, and Porsche, who wereemergency braking): Front Assist
also looking to add a luxury-type SUV to its lineup, asArea View with four cameras
a cost-sharing initiative. The goal was to create anAdaptive Air Suspension with continuous damping
off-road vehicle that could handle like a sports car.control (CDC) and Adaptive Roll Compensation
The team, with over 300 people, was led byEight-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission
Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert, and was based in WeissachMotorsports
im Tal, Germany. The result of the joint project isA modified Touareg dubbed Stanley won the 2005
that the Porsche Cayenne shares the Touareg'sDARPA Grand Challenge.
Porsche Volkswagen Group PL71 platform, althoughPikes Peak
there are styling, equipment, and technical differencesVW Touareg TDI entered 85th running of the Pikes
between the two vehicles.[citation needed]Peak International Hill Climb, with V10 TDI Touaregs
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Bratislava,and a V6 TDI Touareg, driven by Ryan Arciero, Mike
Slovakia. The manufacturing plant shares productionMiller and Chris Blais. Arciero won the race with time
with Touareg-cousins, the Porsche Cayenne, and theof 13:17:703 and set a new division record for the
Audi Q7. Due to the demand, and the exchangefastest time with a diesel powered vehicle. Miller
rates of euros against the US dollar, as well asfinished at 2nd with time of 13:25:247. Chris Blais
different pricing and environmental policies in the USA,finished at 3rd with time of 15:48:312.
the V6 and V8 engine variants make up most ofBaja 500
Volkswagen's American Touareg offering. However, aThe 2.5L R5 TDI won a 2007 Baja 500 class with
limited number of the V10 Turbocharged Directdrivers Mark Miller/Ralph Pitchford (USA/South Africa).
Injection (TDI) diesel engines were available in theBaja 1000
2004 model year (before being pulled forThe Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck completed
environmental reasons). They were brought back to41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race with 13th
the United States for the 2006 as a "Tier I emissionsposition for Trophy Truck Class. The vehicle was
concept (43 state emissions)".driven by Mark Miller.
Feature highlightsDakar rally
The Touareg comes standard with four-wheel drive2007 Edition Race Touareg 2 at Essen Motor Show
system. An automatic progressively locking centre2006
differential (with manual override), and a "low range"In the 2003 Dakar rally raid, Volkswagen entered a
setting that can be activated with in-cabin controls.team of rear wheel drive Tarek buggies. VW claimed
Options to make the vehicles more capable off-road6th overall, driven by Stephane Henrard and co-driver
include an available air suspension system which canBobby Willis. In the following year, the 2004 Dakar
raise the car's ride height on command, and anRally saw the debut rally for the T2 class purpose
interior switch allowing the rear differential to bebuilt Race Touareg by Volkswagen Motorsport. Bruno
manually locked. Its load level ground clereance is atSaby and co driver Matthew Stevenson claimed 6th
6.3 inches, Off Road Level is at 9.6 inches, and Xtraposition overall. In the 2005 Dakar Rally, Jutta
clearance of 11.8 inches.Kleinschmidt and co driver Fabrizio Pons claimed 3rd
Specificationspot overall in the Race Touareg.
EnginesIn the 2006 Dakar Rally, VW driver Giniel de Villiers
Petrol enginesand co driver Tina Thorner claimed 2nd spot the
Modelhighest ever for a diesel model in the new Race
YearTouareg 2. It has a shorter wheelbase than the
Engine typeoriginal Race Touareg, as well as increased visibility.
Power, torque @ rpmFor the 2007 Dakar Rally, VW driver Mark Miller and
3.2 V6Ralph Pitchford drove the Race Touareg 2 to 4th
2002-2004position overall. In the 2008 Central Europe Rally,
3,189 cc (194.6 cu in) V6Carlos Sainz drove his Race Touareg 2 to victory.
220 PS (162 kW; 217 bhp)Finally, in the 2009 edition of Rally Dakar, Volkswagen
3.2 V6achieved a one-two result. Giniel de Villiers and co
2004-2006driver Dirk von Zitzewitz won the race ahead of
3,189 cc (194.6 cu in) V6Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford. With just two days to
241 PS (177 kW; 238 bhp)go, Carlos Sainz crashed out after dominating the rally
4.2 V8for several days, thus preventing Volkswagen from
2002-2006making it a one-two-three result.
4,163 cc (254.0 cu in) V8A 1/32 slot car model of the Red Bull-sponsored
310 PS (228 kW; 306 bhp)Touareg, which is designed to run on the company's
6.0 W12RAID track (which simulates off-road racing) is
2005-available from Ninco.
5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) W12Power Output: VW Dakar Racers
450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp), 600 Nm (443 ftlbf)2007 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 285 hp
Diesel engines209 kW
Model2006 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 275 hp
Year202 kW
Engine type2005 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 260 hp
Power, torque @ rpm191 kW
2.5 R5 TDI2004 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.3 TDI 231 hp
2003-170 kW
2,460 cc (150.1 cu in) I5 Turbo2003 Tarek 1.9 TDI 218 hp/160 kW
174 PS (128 kW; 172 bhp), 400 Nm (295 ftlbf)Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Touareg
2004-2007References
2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 Turbo^ a b "Touareg - Complete Specs (USA)". Retrieved
225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp)2009-04-30. 
5.0 V10 TDI^ "Super Touareg", Autoweek, 4 October, 2004.
2002-2007?Retrieved on 2008-05-27
4,921 cc (300.3 cu in) V10 Turbo^ "Auto Tech: Pumpe Duse". CanadianDriver
313 PS (230 kW; 309 bhp) @3750, 750 NmCommunications Inc.,. 29 September 2004. Retrieved
(553 ftlbf) @20004 November 2009. 
The 5.0 litre single overhead camshaft (SOHC),^ 2006 VW Touareg diesel now on sale with a
20-valve V10 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)particulate filter
diesel engine pushes the Touareg from standstill to^ Abuelsamid, Sam (2008-10-27). "In the Autoblog
100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 7.8 seconds,Garage: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI".
and on to 230 kilometres per hour (140 mph)Retrieved 2009-07-14. 
maximum.^ The Green Book of the American Council for an
The 6.0 liter double overhead camshaft (DOHC),Energy Efficient Economy 2007
48-valve W12 engined version was initially intended to^ "VW Releases Details On 350Hp Touareg R50 -
be a limited-edition model, with just 500 units plannedCarscoop". Retrieved 2009-04-30. 
to be produced; around 330 were slated for sale in^ Volkswagen improves the Touareg TDI
Saudi Arabia, with the remainder sold in Europe. No^ LA Preview: Volkswagen unveiling Touareg TDI
sales in the United States were made. Eventually, theTrophy Truck
W12 model became an ordinary model without any^ 2009 VW Touareg TDI is a clean diesel, retrieved
production restrictions. Currently it is being sold in12-Dec-08
Europe. It is estimated to reach 100 kilometres per^ More pictures and details of VW's Touareg
hour (62.1 mph) in 5.9 seconds.BlueTDI in Geneva
V10 TDI (2002-)^ LA 2008: Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI, 25 mpg
The V10 TDI was offered in the United States for ahighway
limited time in 2004, but emissions regulations forced^ Ann, Lou (2008-12-09). "Sander Kuiken, VW,
it off the market for a temporary period.gasoline vs. diesel | Lou Ann Hammond on". Retrieved
The V10 TDI returned to the U.S. market as 20062009-04-30. 
model year vehicle in 5 states. Later US models went^ Volkswagen to launch Touareg BlueMotion hybrid in
on sale in 2006, which was compliant with 50 states2010
emission with Ultra-low sulfur diesel and particulate^ Volkswagen ditches low end hybrids, Touareg gets
filter. The 2006 US model's MSRP was $67,750.the nod
Stricter CARB emissions standards resulted in the^ "New Touareg takes the SUV idea into the future".
V10 TDI being cancelled again in the United States.Retrieved 17 February 2010. 
This has since been replaced by a V6 TDI engine^ "Lighting technology". Retrieved 17 February 2010. 
that meets the California Air Resources Board's^ "New Touareg takes the SUV idea into the future".
(CARB's) minimum emission requirements for theRetrieved 17 February 2010. 
2009 model year.^ "2011 Volkswagen Touareg". Retrieved 17 February
V10 TDI Criticism2010. 
The V10 TDI diesel version of the Touareg was^ "Mobileye & Visteon". Retrieved 18 February
named "Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in2010. 
2007" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient^ VW Touareg TDI wins Pikes Peak high
Economy (ACEEE) for its fuel economy of 17 milesperformance showroom stock
per US gallon city (14 l/100 km) and 22 mpg^ VW Race Touareg wins Baja 500 class on single
highway (10 l/100 km). This earned the Touareg thetank of diesel
low "Green Score" of 14, as compared to the Honda^ VW Touareg TDI Trophy Truck finishes Baja in
Civic GX, which was the "greenest", at a score of 57.13th place
Awards^ a b 2004 Volkswagen Race-Touareg T2 - Images,
The Touareg was Car and Driver magazine's BestSpecifications and Information
Luxury SUV for 2003, Motor Trend magazine's Sport^ a b 2006 Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 - Images,
Utility of the Year for 2004, "Four Wheeler"Specifications and Information
magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005, and^ Motorsport.com: News channel
Overlander's 2003 4WDOTY.[citation needed]^ Motorsport.com: Volkswagen final report
Facelift 2007External links
Volkswagen Touareg 2 (US)Volkswagen Touareg official sitev  d  e
The Touareg's first facelift was unveiled at the 2006Volkswagen Passenger Cars a marque of the
Paris Motor Show, and debuted in North America as aVolkswagen Group
2008 model. It now features the shield grille fromVolkswagen Groupmarques & companies
others in the Volkswagen Passenger Cars range. TheVolkswagen Passenger Cars  Audi  quattro GmbH 
updated Touareg has more than 2300 redesignedSEAT  koda  Lamborghini  Bentley  Bugatti 
parts and boasts some new technological features:Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles  Scaniasee alsolist
ABS Plus, which works in conjunction with theof Volkswagen Group factories  list of Volkswagen
traction control system, and shortens the brakingGroup platforms  list of Volkswagen Group petrol
distance by up to 25% on loose surfaces;engines  list of Volkswagen Group diesel engines 
Front Scan, an adaptive cruise control system, whichdiscontinued petrol engines  discontinued diesel
can slow or even stop the car depending on trafficengines  North American engines  Volkswagen air
conditions;cooled engine  Wasserboxer  G-Lader  G40 /
Side Scan, a blind-spot warning system: it uses radarG60  4motioncurrent Volkswagenpassenger car
at the rear of the car to sense another car'srange
presence, and causes light-emitting diodes (LEDs) builtCiti Golf  Derby  Eos  Fox (Lupo)/CrossFox/Suran
into the wing mirrors to flash. If the driver indicates(SpaceFox/SportVan)  Gol (Pointer)/Parati/Saveiro 
to move out, the LEDs flash at an accelerated rateGolf Mk5 Variant  Golf Mk6 (Rabbit)/GTI/Golf Plus
to warn the driver until the other vehicle moves outCrossGolf  Jetta (Bora/Sagitar/Vento)  Lavida 
of the Touareg's field of vision.New Beetle  Passat (Magotan)/Santana (2000
The 2007 Touareg, alongside an already lengthy3000)  Passat CC  Phaeton  Polo/CrossPolo  Polo
options list, could be equipped with a driving dynamicsGTI  Routan  Scirocco  Sharan  Tiguan 
package, a rollover sensor, a 620 watt DynaudioTouareg  Tourandiscontinuedaircooled VW models
sound system, and redesigned comfort seats.[citation181 (Kurierwagen/Trekker/Thing/Safari)  411/412
needed] All diesel versions now have the diesel(Type 4)  1500/1600 (Type 3)  Beetle (Type 1) 
particulate filter standard.[citation needed]Brasilia  Country Buggy (Sakbayan)  Hebmller
In the US and Canada, the facelifted Touareg isCabriolet  Karmann Ghia  Kommandeurwagen 
marketed as the Touareg 2.Kbelwagen  Schwimmwagen  SP2  Type 18A 
R50 (2007-)VW-Porsche 914discontinuedwatercooled VW models
Touareg R50 at the 2007 Australian InternationApollo  Corrado  Golf Cabriolet  Golf (Rabbit)
Motor ShowMk1-Mk5  Iltis  K70  Lupo  Pointer/Logus  Polo
The Touareg R50 is the third Volkswagen after thePlaya  Polo GT G40
Golf and Passat to be given the 'R' treatment byVolkswagenconcept vehicles
Volkswagen Individual GmbH. The R50 global launch1-Litre Concept  up!/space up!/space up! blue/E-Up!
was at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show.Up! Lite  GX3  Iroc  EcoRacer  Concept A 
The R50 is powered a new version of the V10 dieselConcept R  New Beetle Ragster  EDAG Biwak
engine is available in Europe for the R50 model,(New Beetle estate)  Microbus Concept  W12
boasting 257 kilowatts (349 PS; 345 bhp) withNardo  Stanley  Concept BlueSportfuture
850 newton metres (627 ftlbf) of torque, andVolkswagen cars
pushing the car from 100 kilometres per hourNew Small Family  New Compact Sedan  New
(62.1 mph) in just 6.7 seconds.Midsize Sedan  Golf Mk6 Cabriolet
The R50 comes standard with 21 inch OmanytVW-based kit-cars /campervans / racing cars
wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, decorative 'engineHerbie  Formula Vee  Baja Bug  Meyers Manx 
spin' finish interior trim inlays, and a 4-Zone ClimaticEMPI Imp  Westfalia Campervansfounder: Deutsche
climate control system.Arbeitsfront  Volkswagen Passenger Cars corporate
V6 TDI (2007-)website  A marque of the Volkswagen Group 
It is a version of V6 TDI with improved performance.Transparent Factory  Das Autov  d  eprevious
The vehicle went on sale in Germany with MSRP ofVolkswagen Passenger Cars timeline, European
46,900 (manual), 49,150 (automatic).market, 1980sresent a marque of the Volkswagen
Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI (2008)Grouptype /class
It is a race vehicle designed for the Baja 1000 series.1980s
It included a 5.5L V-12 clean diesel engine with dual1990s
Garrett TR30R turbochargers rated 550 PS2000s
(405 kW; 542 bhp) and 850 Nm (627 ftlbf), Xtrac2010s
6 Speed Sequential transmission, 9" rear axle, Fox0
Racing Shocks, KMC 17" Custom Forged Beadlock1
wheels with BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 tires,2
Lowrance 9200 GPS, Sparco Carbon Fiber Racing3
seats. It uses mid-engine, rear wheel drive layout.4
The chassis and body were designed by Arciero Miller5
Racing and Volkswagen Design Center California6
respectively.7
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.8
V6 TDI Clean Diesel (2009-)9
It is a version of V6 TDI with Selective Catalytic0
Reduction (SCR) system, replacing V10 TDI in US and1
Canada. The Touareg contains a 4.5 US gallons2
(17 l; 3.7 imp gal) tank in the rear of the vehicle3
underneath the spare tire which stores the AdBlue4
solution. It is estimated that this tank will need to be5
replenished every 6,00010,000 miles6
(9,70016,000 km).[citation needed] The Touareg7
does not include NOX storage catalyst found in Jetta8
Clean Diesel TDI due to its heavy weight.9
Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor0
Show. Production version of V6 TDI Clean Diesel was1
unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.2
Although sales of production version was planned in3
North America in 2008, it did not start until 2009.4
Sander Kuiken, Technical development diesel5
application, Volkswagen AG was one of the6
engineers that worked on the AdBlue system7
created by Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.8
Kuiken talked about the difference between the VW9
Touareg diesel and gasoline vehicles.0city car
Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)Lupo
It is a prototype hybrid vehicle with 2,995 cubicFoxsupermini
centimetres (182.8 cu in) V6 petrol engine with... Polo/Derby Mk1
'Twin Vortices Series' (TVS) supercharger ratedPolo/Derby/Classic Mk2
333 metric horsepower (245 kW;Polo/Classic Mk2F
328 bhp)@5500rpm and 440 newton metresPolo/Classic Mk3
(320 ftlbf)@3000rpm, an electric motor ratedPolo Mk3F
52 metric horsepower (38 kW; 51 bhp) andPolo Mk4
300 newton metres (220 ftlbf), 8-speed automaticPolo Mk4F
transmission. It has combined ratings of 374 metricPolo Mk5
horsepower (275 kW; 369 bhp) and 550 newtonPolo G40smallfamily car
metres (410 ftlbf). The electric-motor is powered by... Type 1 (Beetle)
240-cell, 288V, 6Ah nickel metal-hydride batteryNew Beetle
array. The 4motion four-wheel drive system was... Golf Mk1
replaced by a lighter Torsen centre differential fromGolf Mk2
Audi Q7 to save weight. The electric motor has theGolf Mk3
top speed of 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph).Golf Mk4
Start-stop system supports regenerative braking,Golf Mk5
coasting. Power steering, air conditioning wereGolf Mk6
changed to be powered by battery.... Jetta Mk1
Planned production version includes special E-switchJetta Mk2
that the driver can activate for pure electric driving,Vento
160 kilometres per hour (99 mph) coasting speed.Bora
EnginesJetta Mk5large family car
Petrol enginesmodelyearsenginePassat I
typepower@rpmtorque@rpmPassat II
3.6 V6Passat III
2006-Passat IV
3,597 cc (219.5 cu in) V6 FSIPassat V
280 PS (206 kW; 276 bhp) @6250Passat VIexec. luxury car
360 Nm (266 ftlbf) @2500-5000Phaetoncoup
4.2 V8... Scirocco I
2006-Scirocco II
4,163 cc (254.0 cu in) V8 FSIScirocco III
350 PS (257 kW; 345 bhp) @6800Corrado
440 Nm (325 ftlbf) @3500Passat CCconvertible
6.0 W12. . . Golf Mk1 Cabriolet
2005-Golf Mk2 Cabriolet
5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) W12Golf Mk3 Cabriolet
450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp) @6000New Beetle Cabriolet
600 Nm (443 ftlbf) @3250Eoscompact
Diesel enginesmodelyearsengineMPV
typepower@rpmtorque@rpmGolf Plus
2.5 R5 TDITouranlarge MPV
2003-Sharanoff-roader
2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) I5 Pumpe-Dse turbo(SUV)
174 PS (128 kW; 172 bhp) @3500Tiguan
400 Nm (295 ftlbf) @2250Touareg
3.0 V6 TDIFounder: Deutsche Arbeitsfront  Volkswagen
2007-corporate website  A marque of the Volkswagen
2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 common rail turboGroup  Das Auto  4motion  G40 /
240 PS (177 kW; 237 bhp) @4000-4400G60v  d  eprevious Volkswagen Passenger Cars
500 Nm (369 ftlbf) @1500-3000 manual,timeline, North American market, 1980resent a
550 Nm (406 ftlbf) @2000-2250 automaticmarque of the Volkswagen Grouptype /class
BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI1980s
2009-1990s
2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 common rail turbo2000s
225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp) @35002010s
550 Nm (406 ftlbf) @2000-22500
5.0 V10 TDI1
2002-2
4,921 cc (300.3 cu in) V10 Pumpe-Dse turbo3
313 PS (230 kW; 309 bhp) @37504
850 Nm (627 ftlbf) @20005
R506
2007-7
4,921 cc (300.3 cu in) V10 Pumpe-Dse turbo8
350 PS (257 kW; 345 bhp) @35009
850 Nm (627 ftlbf) @20000
US models include 3.6 V6, 4.2 V8, BlueMotion 3.0 V61
TDI. Canada models include 3.6 V6, BlueMotion 3.0 V62
TDI.3
BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI was sold as V6 TDI Clean4
Diesel in US and Canada.5
Transmissions6
Petrol engines7
Model8
Year9
Transmission type0
3.6 V61
2006-2
6-speed automatic3
4.2 V84
2006-5
6-speed automatic6
6.0 W127
2005-8
6-speed automatic9
Diesel engines0subcompact
ModelFox / Fox wagoncompact
YearRabbit Mk1
Transmission typeGolf Mk2
2.5 R5 TDIGolf Mk3
2003-Golf Mk4
6-speed manual, 6-speed automaticRabbit Mk5
3.0 V6 TDIGolf Mk6
2007-Jetta Mk1
6-speed manual, 6-speed automaticJetta Mk2
BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDIJetta Mk3
2009-Jetta Mk4
6-speed automaticJetta Mk5
5.0 V10 TDIDasher
2002-New Beetlemid-size
6-speed automaticQuantum
R50Passat Mk3
2007-Passat Mk4
6-speed automaticPassat Mk5
ProductionPassat Mk6full-size
The chassis of Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja RacePhaetoncoup
Touareg TDI was produced by Arciero Miller Racing inScirocco I
Foothill Ranch, California.Scirocco II
Although Volkswagen originally had planned toCorrado
introduce a range of hybrid models including in itsPassat CCconvertible
entry level vehicles, the company stopped the planRabbit Convertible
for low end hybrids after the company's CEO hadCabriolet
been changed to Martin Winterkorn. However, theCabrio
change of plan did not affect Touareg hybrid,Eos
because Touareg luxury SUV can more easily absorbNew Beetle Convertiblevan
the additional cost and is a better candidate forVanagon (Type 2 - T3)
improved fuel economy.Eurovan (T4)
Second generationRoutanpickup
Second generation was revealed on February 10,Rabbit LXcrossover
2010 in Munich.Tiguanmid-size SUV
InnovationTouareg
The new Touareg features a world first inTouareg 2founder: Deutsche Arbeitsfront 
automotive headlight technology: the glare-free highVolkswagen corporate website  A marque of the
beam. (Dynamic Light Assist at Volkswagen). UnlikeVolkswagen Group  Das Auto  4motion 
an adaptive highbeam system, the newest systemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.