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Monday, January 4, 2010

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg 2 TDI

Sunday, June 17, 2007

2007 VW Touareg 3.6 V6 Facelift

By Dr Long

Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has unveiled the facelifted Touareg, after the �predecessor� has logged over 300,000 units sold worldwide over the last five years. Updates include a new matt chrome grill extended to frame the lower bumper air vent (think: Audi Q7) and a pair of shapelier headlamps. Sportier and bolder alloy wheels complement the remodeled wing mirrors and also the more distinct rear spoiler.

The 2007 Touareg also feature ABSplus which is claimed to work better with 4WD. Also new is a set of new rollover sensors, called Active Rollover Protection (ARP). Conventional ABS brakes don't work well on loose surfaces of sand or gravel. With ABSplus, in soft and non-grippy surfaces, the system allows the front wheels to lock up briefly and clump pieces of the road surface material to produce a type of braking wedge. It is also claimed to reduce the braking distance on loose surfaces by up to 20%, thereby improving off-roading safety.

However, the drivetrain is pretty much carried cover from the last pre-facelifted unit tested by the writer. The larger displacement (from 3.4 to 3.6L) V6 FSI now churns out 280PS at 6200rpm and 360Nm of torque from 2500-5000rpm, still mated to a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The interior is enhanced with redesigned features such as the cruise control interface, audio buttons on the steering wheel and an improved electronic compass display. Built quality is of course for a VW, as usual, near-vault solid.

While the new Touareg 3.6 V6 has undergone some 2,300 parts changed or updated, the price of RM437,283 (on the road, without insurance) remains untouched.

Related post:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/04/test-drive-volkswagen-touareg-36-v6-fsi.html

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Test Drive: Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI

By Dr Long

Sporting the unique moniker of Touareg, named after a nomadic tribe of the Western Sahara, this Volkswagen originating from Slovakia (not Germany) is far from looking as exotic as its namesake. High ground clearance plus equally tall wheel arches� gaps gave a first impression of doubtful stability or just-average handling, but the driving experience over a weekend proved the writer wrong�

Specifications:

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 3.6 V6 FSI

Engine: 3597cc, V6 Direct Gasoline Injection
Power: 276bhp @ 6200rpm
Torque: 360Nm @ 2500-5000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic
Acceleration: 0-100km/h: 8.5secs (as tested)
Top speed: 215km/h (claimed)
Price: RM433,888 w/o insurance and road tax
Verdict: A value choice in the company of the ML350 and X5 3.0i. Like a capable budget-Cayenne V6, by a further stretch of imagination.