Vehicle details
PROS Premium cabin Superb refinement Economical 3.0 V6 TDI Off-road prowess The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg may have a similar appearance to its predecessor, but it is a significantly different car. True, the exterior shape is similar albeit with the new front end first seen on the 2009 Golf, and facelifted again in 2014 to resemble others in the VW line-up, but in every other respect this is a considerable improvement on the already impressive original. On the road it's more refined with better poise in corners while the steering is more precise, yet it's still as relaxing at cruising speeds. The interior is a big step forward and feels far more sophisticated with a luxury car feel, plus there's the usual build quality we've come to expect from Volkswagen. The engine line-up originally included the superb 3.0 TDI that's punchy yet economical, plus for the first time in a Volkswagen a hybrid unit which delivers rapid performance but with low CO2 emissions, as well as a V8 TDI.
Vehicle features
- 12V Accessory socket
- 3 rear head restraints
- 4 adjustable rear air vents
- 4 lashing points to secure luggage
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- ABS
- Active rollover protection
- Alarm with interior protection
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
- Bag hook in luggage compartment
- Bluetooth Telephone preparation
- Body coloured bumpers
- Body coloured door handles
- Body coloured door mirrors with integral indicators
- Child locks on rear doors
- Chrome exhaust tailpipes
- Chrome protective strip on door sill
- Chrome roof rails
- Chrome trimmed radiator grille and air intake
- Chrome trimmed side windows
- Cupholders - 2 in rear centre armrest
- Curtain airbags
- DAB Digital radio
- Dashboard storage with cover
- Daytime running lights
- Driver seatbelt warning indicator
- Driver/Front Passenger airbags
- Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment
- Driver/Passenger whiplash optimised head restraints
- Dusk sensor
- EBD + Brake Assist
- EDL
- Electric adjustable/hea