The new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg SUV was just revealed by the German automaker, for which sales will begin in April.
Fitted with a new range of engines and all-wheel-drive on all versions the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 20% more fuel efficient than the current model, weights 208 Kg less while the whole body is more rigid.
At this point the company doesn’t specify exact technical details for the engines powering the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, but it does mention that with the V6 TDI the luxury sport utility vehicle will need an average 8.2-litres of fuel per 100 Km.
Also in the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid that fuel consumption figure drops to 7.4-litres per 100 Km and the car can be driven up to 50 Km in pure electric model.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg price was not announced yet.
Volkswagen press release :
Wolfsburg/Munich, 10 February 2010 – Volkswagen is unveiling the
completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most
technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. This
Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a
contemporary way – thanks to a range of engines that are nearly 20
percent more fuel efficient and a large variety of new assistance and
safety systems. The Touareg will also be the first and only off-roader
in Europe by a German car maker to be available in a hybrid version
too. It sets standards among fully off-road capable SUVs with petrol
engines that have a fuel consumption value of just 8.2 litres fuel per
100 kilometres. The Touareg Hybrid can be driven up to 50 km/h in
purely electric mode – emissions-free. Among the diesel engines, the
Touareg V6 TDI with 7.4 litre combined fuel consumption now posts the
best value in the segment of genuine SUVs. Both versions, the Touareg
Hybrid and V6 TDI, are the most fuel efficient petrol and diesel SUVs
ever built in Europe in this large vehicle class.
New era SUV – lighter, more aerodynamic and fuel efficient
As
has already been accomplished on the globally successful, smaller
Tiguan, Volkswagen is systematically striving for sustainability on the
new Touareg too. The first precondition was met: The SUV was lightened
by 208 kilograms in the base version! A quantum leap. Yet, the body has
five percent greater torsional rigidity, which makes it the leader in
its competitive class. A second precondition was met as well: Designers
attained a significantly improved Cd value. Along with aerodynamic
refinement efforts, another factor at work here is that this Touareg is
built lower to the ground than the previous model. Together with front
end styling based on the new Volkswagen design DNA, this results in a
smaller frontal area. The third precondition: All engines, now offered
with a standard 8-speed automatic transmission – a first in this market
segment – demonstrate significant fuel economy advantages over the
previous model; in some cases the advantage is far greater than two
litres per 100 kilometres.
SUV for all trails – All-wheel drive in two versions
Also
modified in pursuit of reduced fuel consumption was the standard
all-wheel drive. In the base version ("4Motion"), all new generation
Touaregs have all-wheel drive with Torsen limited-slip differential
(4MOTION; climbing ability: 31 degrees). Like the Tiguan Track &
Field, the Touareg also has an "Off-road driving programme", which – at
the press of a button – tunes the ABS, EDS and ASR for off-road duty,
activates Hill Descent Assist and adjusts the automatic gearshift
points.
Instead of a Torsen differential, the V6 TDI can be
ordered with an optional "Terrain Tech Packet" that has an even more
rugged transfer case designed for off-road duty. It includes reduction
gearing and centre and rear differentials, each with up to 100 percent
locking (4XMOTION; climbing ability: 45 degrees). Similar to the first
Touareg generation, this version also has a rotary switch the driver
now uses to adapt the car to specific duty conditions over five levels:
1. "On-Road"; 2. "Off-Road" (like "Off-road driving programme" plus
automatic control of the mechanical locks); 3. Low (like "Off-road"
plus activation of reduced gearing, higher shift points, no automatic
upshift in manual mode); 4. Addition of centre differential lock; 5.
Addition of rear differential lock. Equipped like this, the Touareg can
conquer any terrain on Earth.
SUV for everyday driving – more space, more innovations
Volkswagen
has not only made the new Touareg lighter, more fuel efficient and an
agile performer; it has also made it into an even more versatile,
all-round vehicle. The new interior was made more functional, the seats
more comfortable and leg room in the rear is larger. Now the rear bench
seat has 160 millimetres in longitudinal adjustment, and the backrest
angle can be adjusted. Electrically unlatched at the press of a button
as an option, it folds down in seconds and frees up 1,642 litres of
cargo space. Already standard equipment in the base version is a
radio-CD and info system, which is intuitively controlled over a
6.5-inch touch-screen.
The parking brake is now activated by
pushbutton. The engine (V6 versions) automatically shuts off at traffic
lights and restarts as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal
(Stop-Start system). As an option, the tailgate can be opened and
closed by a RF remote control unit integrated in the car key. The
largest panoramic sunroof of all SUVs provides for light even on
overcast days. The innovative "Area View" utilises four cameras to
detect the Touareg’s surroundings and this enhances safety. Also
offering protection are up to nine airbags. Lane Assist ensures that
the vehicle does not stray from the right path; meanwhile, Side Assist
warns of vehicles approaching from the rear when changing lanes.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with integrated Front Assist can brake to
a stop in an emergency and tension the seatbelts as a precautionary
measure. Bi-Xenon headlights with Dynamic Light Assist perceive
oncoming traffic and adjust the light beam to eliminate unwanted glare,
and adaptive roll compensation ensures that the Touareg sits solidly on
the street. For the first time, there will be special features on the
new Touareg under the new "Exclusive" badge from Volkswagen Individual.
Options that can be ordered include 19-inch alloy wheels ("Girona"
type), fine wood inserts ("Olive Ash") and a leather interior ("Nappa")
in the two-colour combinations "Dark Burgundy / Titan Black" or "Pepper
Beige / Titan Black".
Touareg – the best of two worlds
About
500,000 car drivers chose to buy the first generation of the SUV. It is
a luxury sport utility vehicle that offers a high level of comfort,
sporty driving properties, avant-garde styling, excellent quality and
unlimited expedition capabilities – essentially the best of the
passenger car and off-road worlds unified in one concept. This is now
being followed up by the new Touareg – a high-end and versatile
all-round vehicle that brings these two worlds together even more
perfectly. The Touareg will already be available at dealers in April.
