- Simplified model line-up and options
- Bi-Xenon headlights and satellite navigation now standard across the range
- Touareg 150TDI now with 450Nm
Sydney, February 20th, 2015 – Volkswagen's award-winning Touareg continues to build on its strengths in the premium SUV segment with the announcement of a newly revised line-up. The simplified model range embodies the best of both worlds: a luxurious touring saloon and fully capable off-road SUV.
The streamlined range consists of the 150TDI, V6 TDI and V8 TDI R-Line model variants, all with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Standard features across the range now include: Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive and RNS850 satellite navigation system.
A refreshed, sharper look for the Touareg has been achieved both inside and out. Redesigned exterior elements include new front and rear bumpers, fog lights, ventilation grilles, and alloy wheel designs. Interior changes include an updated design for system buttons and new white light interior illumination lighting.
Extensive assistance and safety systems continue to be a highlight of the range, with Multi-collision brake now standard. Pioneered in the seventh generation Golf, Multi-collision brake is designed to trigger automatic controlled braking once an initial collision has been detected, to reduce the severity or even potentially avoid subsequent accidents. Other standard assistance and safety features include Driver Fatigue Detection, nine airbags, and Coasting Function to save fuel when the driver's foot is taken off the accelerator pedal.
Models
Touareg 150TDI
Featuring a revised 150kW V6 turbo diesel engine with 450Nm (+50Nm over previous generation Touareg) of torque at 1250 - 2750rpm and a host of standard features, the Touareg 150TDI represents great value for money. Inclusions are: Vienna leather appointed seat upholstery with heated front seats; front and rear parking sensors with Rear View Camera; electrically adjustable front seats, with 14-way adjustment including electric lumbar adjustment and electro-pneumatic side bolsters; rear seat backrest with 'remote' 60:40 split/folding from luggage compartment; safety optimised front head restraints with height and longitudinal adjustment; and the new 18-inch "Arica" alloy wheels.
The Touareg 150TDI upgraded V6 engine delivers an impressive 7.2 litres/100km fuel consumption.
Touareg V6 TDI
The next model in the Touareg range, the V6 TDI, extends on the list of features of the Touareg 150TDI. Like the Touareg 150TDI, the 180kW V6 turbo diesel engine has also been revised to offer maximum 550Nm of torque from 1750 – 2250rpm. Additional features include: Nappa leather appointed seat upholstery with heated front seats; air suspension with adaptive dampening control; alarm system with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and central locking; automatic opening and closing tailgate; new "Masafi" 20-inch alloy wheels; and "Sapelli" mahogany ornamental wood decorative inserts in dashboard, centre console and doors.
Customers choosing the Touareg V6 TDI also have the option of Technology Package and Driver Assistance package. The Technology Package includes: Area View, 360 degree exterior view; electrically adjustable door mirrors, front seats and steering wheel with memory function; Automatic kerb view function when reversing, passenger's side exterior mirror; increased fuel tank to 100 litres; and keyless entry and starter button.
The Driver Assistance Package includes: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Front Assist function and City Emergency brake (City EB); heated, multi-function leather steering wheel; proactive occupant protection system; and Side Assist, lane changing assistant.
Touareg V8 TDI R-Line
The Touareg R-Line remains the pinnacle vehicle in the premium SUV line-up, with a 250kW turbo diesel V8 engine. It features unique R-Line design elements, including: R-Line front and rear bumper design; R-Line radiator grille badge; Multi-function leather steering wheel with R-Line logo, with gearshift paddles; and two colour Nappa leather appointed seat upholstery, with R-Line stitched logo on front driver and passenger head restraints and heated front and rear outer seats.
Furthering the impressive equipment list are: 21-inch "Mallory" alloy wheels; dark tinted rear side and rear window glass; Dynaudio confidence 620W premium audio system, with 12 channel digital amplifier and 12 speakers; and aluminium "Silver Lane" decorative inserts for dashboard, centre console and doors.
As the top-of-the-line model in the Touareg range, the R-Line also receives both the Technology Package and Driver Assistance Package (excluding Lane Assist) as standard, adding even further value.
Pricing |
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Touareg 150TDI |
$ 67,990 |
Touareg V6TDI |
$ 81,990 |
Touareg V8 TDI R-Line |
$114,990 |
Options |
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Metallic/Pearl effect paint (150TDI,V6 TDI) |
$1,500 |
Panoramic electric glass roof (V6 TDI, V8 TDI R-Line) |
$3,000 |
Technology Package (V6 TDI) |
$3,500 |
Driver Assistance package (V6 TDI) |
$5,400 |
* Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.