Volkswagen Touareg
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The Volkswagen Touareg ˈtuːaʁɛɡ is a mid-size
crossover SUV
produced by German automaker
Volkswagen
since 2002. The vehicle was named after the Tuareg people, a Berber
-speaking group in North Africa. Touareg V10 holds the world record for the heaviest load towed by a passenger car, pulling a Boeing 747 as part of an advertising campaign.
project developed by Volkswagen Group
, Audi
, and Porsche
. The goal was to create an off-road vehicle
that could handle like a sports car. The team, with over 300 people, was led by Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert, and based in Porsche main base Weissach im Tal
, Germany. The result of the joint project is that the Porsche Cayenne
and Audi Q7
shares the Touareg's Volkswagen Group PL71 platform, although there are styling, equipment, and technical differences between those vehicles.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Bratislava
, Slovakia. The manufacturing plant shares production with Touareg-cousins, the Porsche Cayenne
, and the Audi Q7
. Due to the demand, and the exchange rates of euro
s against the US dollar
, as well as different pricing and environmental policies in the USA, the V6
and V8 engine
variants make up most of Volkswagen's American Touareg offering. However, a limited number of the V10
Turbocharged Direct Injection
(TDI) diesel engine
s were available in the 2004 model year (before being pulled for environmental reasons). They were brought back to the United States for the 2006 as a "Tier I emissions concept (43 state emissions)".
system. An automatic progressively locking centre differential (with manual override), and a "low range" setting that can be activated with in-cabin controls. Options to make the vehicles more capable off-road include an available air suspension
system which can raise the car's ride height
on command, and an interior switch allowing the rear differential to be manually locked. Its load level ground clearance is at 6.3 in (160 mm) , Off Road Level is at 9.6 in (244 mm) , and Xtra clearance of 11.8 in (300 mm).
d version was initially intended to be a limited-edition model, with just 500 units planned to be produced; around 330 were slated for sale in Saudi Arabia, with the remainder sold in Europe. No sales in the United States were made. Eventually, the W12 model became an ordinary model without any production restrictions. It is estimated to reach 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 5.9 seconds.
The V10 TDI returned to the U.S. market as 2006 model year vehicle in five states. Later US models went on sale in 2006, which was compliant with 50 states emission with Ultra-low sulfur diesel and particulate filter. Stricter California Air Resources Board
(CARB) emissions standards resulted in the V10 TDI being cancelled again in the United States. This has since been replaced by a V6
TDI engine that meets the CARB's minimum emission requirements for the 2009 model year.
was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
, and debuted in North America
as a 2008 model. It now features the shield grille
from others in the Volkswagen Passenger Cars
range. The updated Touareg has more than 2300 redesigned parts and boasts some new technological features:
The 2007 Touareg, alongside an already lengthy options list, could be equipped with a driving dynamics package, a rollover
sensor, a 620 watt Dynaudio sound system, and redesigned comfort seats. All diesel versions now have the diesel particulate filter
standard.
In the US and Canada, the facelifted Touareg was marketed as the Touareg 2 for the 2008 model year, reverting to simply Touareg in 2009.
BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI was sold as V6 TDI Clean Diesel in US and Canada.
.
The "R50" naming comes from the engine displacement: 5.0 L. The R50 was offered with a 5.0-litre V10 diesel engine, 257 kW with 850 newton metres (627 ft·lbf) of torque
, and pushing the car to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 6.7 seconds.
The R50 came standard with 21-inch Omanyt wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, decorative 'engine spin' finish interior trim inlays, and a four-zone Climatronic climate control system.
Clean Diesel TDI due to its heavy weight.
Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Production version of V6 TDI Clean Diesel was unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.
Although sales of production version was planned in North America in 2008, it did not start until 2009.
Sander Kuiken, Technical development diesel application, Volkswagen AG was one of the engineers that worked on the AdBlue system created by Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Kuiken talked about the difference between the VW Touareg diesel and gasoline vehicles.
with 2995 cc V6 petrol engine with a 'Twin Vortices Series' (TVS)
supercharger rated 333 PS at 5,500 rpm and 440 N·m (324.5 ft·lbf) at 3,000 rpm, an electric motor rated 52 PS and 300 N·m (221.3 ft·lbf), eight-speed automatic transmission
. It has combined ratings of 374 PS and 550 newton metres (405.7 ft·lbf). The electric-motor is powered by 240-cell, 288 V, 6 Ah nickel metal-hydride battery array. The 4motion
four-wheel drive
system was replaced by a lighter Torsen
centre differential from Audi Q7
to save weight. The electric motor has the top speed of 50 km/h (31.1 mph). Start-stop system supports regenerative braking, coasting. Power steering, air conditioning were changed to be powered by battery.
Planned production version included special E-switch that the driver can activate for pure electric driving, 160 km/h (99.4 mph) coasting speed.
.
The new Touareg features a world first in automotive headlight technology: the "glare-free high beam". ("Dynamic Light Assist" at Volkswagen). Unlike an adaptive high beam system, the newest system continually and gradually adjusts not only the range of the high-beam, but also its pattern. The beam pattern changes its direction continually so that vehicles in front are not being illuminated, while the area surrounding them is being constantly illuminated at high beam intensity.
won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
.
clean diesel engine with dual Garrett TR30R turbochargers rated 550 PS and 850 N·m (627 ft·lbf), Xtrac
six-peed sequential transmission, 9-in ch rear axle, Fox Racing Shocks, KMC 17" Custom Forged Beadlock wheels with BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 tires, Lowrance 9200 GPS, Sparco Carbon Fiber Racing seats. It used mid-engine, rear wheel drive layout. The chassis and body were designed by Arciero Miller Racing and Volkswagen Design Center California respectively.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.
The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck completed 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race with 13th position for Trophy Truck Class. The vehicle was driven by Mark Miller
.
In the 2003 Dakar Rally
, Volkswagen entered a team of rear wheel drive Tarek buggies. VW claimed sixth overall, driven by Stephane Henrard and co-driver
Bobby Willis. In the following year, the 2004 Dakar Rally saw the debut rally for the T2 class purpose built Race Touareg by Volkswagen Motorsport. Bruno Saby
and co driver Matthew Stevenson
claimed sixth position overall. In the 2005 Dakar Rally, Jutta Kleinschmidt
and co driver Fabrizia Pons claimed third spot overall in the Race Touareg.
In the 2006 Dakar Rally, VW driver Giniel de Villiers
and co driver Tina Thorner claimed second spot the highest ever for a diesel model in the new Race Touareg 2. It has a shorter wheelbase than the original Race Touareg, as well as increased visibility. For the 2007 Dakar Rally, VW driver Mark Miller
and Ralph Pitchford drove the Race Touareg 2 to 4th position overall. In the 2008 Central Europe Rally
, Carlos Sainz
drove his Race Touareg 2 to victory. Finally, in the 2009 edition
of Rally Dakar, Volkswagen achieved a one-two result. Giniel de Villiers and co driver Dirk von Zitzewitz won the race ahead of Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford. With just two days to go, Carlos Sainz crashed out after dominating the rally for several days, thus preventing Volkswagen from making it a one-two-three result.
A 1/32 slot car
model of the Red Bull-sponsored Touareg, which is designed to run on the company's RAID track (which simulates off-road racing) is available from Ninco
.
Power Output: VW Dakar Racers
magazine's Best Luxury SUV
for 2003, Motor Trend
magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year
for 2004, "Four Wheeler" magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005, and Overlander's 2003 4WDOTY.
Mid-size car
A mid-size car is the North American/Australian standard for an automobile with a size equal to or greater than that of a compact...
crossover SUV
Crossover SUV
A crossover SUV is a vehicle built on a car platform and combining, in highly variable degrees, features of a sport utility vehicle with features from a passenger vehicle, especially those of a station wagon or hatchback.Using the unibody construction typical of passenger vehicles, the crossover...
produced by German automaker
Automotive industry
The automotive industry designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells motor vehicles, and is one of the world's most important economic sectors by revenue....
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
since 2002. The vehicle was named after the Tuareg people, a Berber
Berber people
Berbers are the indigenous peoples of North Africa west of the Nile Valley. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis, in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River. Historically they spoke the Berber language or varieties of it, which together form a branch...
-speaking group in North Africa. Touareg V10 holds the world record for the heaviest load towed by a passenger car, pulling a Boeing 747 as part of an advertising campaign.
Development
The Touareg (internally designated Typ 7L) was a joint ventureJoint venture
A joint venture is a business agreement in which parties agree to develop, for a finite time, a new entity and new assets by contributing equity. They exercise control over the enterprise and consequently share revenues, expenses and assets...
project developed by Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
, Audi
Audi
Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges that are marketed under the Audi brand , positioned as the premium brand within the Volkswagen Group....
, and Porsche
Porsche
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German based holding company with investments in the automotive industry....
. The goal was to create an off-road vehicle
Off-road vehicle
An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving on and off paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by having large tires with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension, or even caterpillar tracks...
that could handle like a sports car. The team, with over 300 people, was led by Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert, and based in Porsche main base Weissach im Tal
Weissach im Tal
Weissach im Tal is a municipality in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. On 31 December 2005 it had a population of 7,205. Weissach im Tal is twinned with Marly in France and Lommatzsch in Saxony. Mayor is Ian Schölzel. Weissach im Tal is one of a few municipalities in...
, Germany. The result of the joint project is that the Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury crossover manufactured by the German manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle...
and Audi Q7
Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the Q7 began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is the first SUV offering from Audi and went on sale in 2007. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009...
shares the Touareg's Volkswagen Group PL71 platform, although there are styling, equipment, and technical differences between those vehicles.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Bratislava
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
, Slovakia. The manufacturing plant shares production with Touareg-cousins, the Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury crossover manufactured by the German manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle...
, and the Audi Q7
Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the Q7 began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is the first SUV offering from Audi and went on sale in 2007. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009...
. Due to the demand, and the exchange rates of euro
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
s against the US dollar
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
, as well as different pricing and environmental policies in the USA, the V6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
and V8 engine
V8 engine
A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
variants make up most of Volkswagen's American Touareg offering. However, a limited number of the V10
V10 engine
A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five with a distinct exhaust note.- Mechanics :The V10 is essentially the result of mating two even-firing straight-5 engines together. The straight-5 engine shows first and second order rocking motion...
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
(TDI) diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
s were available in the 2004 model year (before being pulled for environmental reasons). They were brought back to the United States for the 2006 as a "Tier I emissions concept (43 state emissions)".
First generation
The Touareg comes as standard with a four-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
system. An automatic progressively locking centre differential (with manual override), and a "low range" setting that can be activated with in-cabin controls. Options to make the vehicles more capable off-road include an available air suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
system which can raise the car's ride height
Ride height
Ride height is the amount of space between the base of an automobile tire and the underside of the chassis; or, more properly, to the shortest distance between a flat, level surface, and any part of a vehicle other than those parts designed to contact the ground...
on command, and an interior switch allowing the rear differential to be manually locked. Its load level ground clearance is at 6.3 in (160 mm) , Off Road Level is at 9.6 in (244 mm) , and Xtra clearance of 11.8 in (300 mm).
Engines
| Petrol engine Petrol engine A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels.... s |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Year | Engine type | Power, torque @ rpm |
| 3.2 V6 | 2002–2004 | 3189 cc V6 V6 engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft... |
220 PS |
| 3.6 V6 | 2004–2006 | 3597 cc V6 | 241 PS |
| 4.2 V8 | 2002–2006 | 4163 cc V8 V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
310 PS |
| 6.0 W12 | 2005-2010 | 5998 cc W12 W12 engine A W12 engine is a twelve cylinder piston internal combustion engine in a W configuration. W12 engines are manufactured in two distinct configurations. One configuration uses four rows of three cylinders merged into two 'cylinder banks' , coupled to a common crankshaft - as in Volkswagen Group W12... |
450 PS, 600 N·m (443 ft·lbf) |
| Diesel engine Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... s |
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| Model | Year | Engine type | Power, torque @ rpm |
| 2.5 R5 TDI | 2003-2010 | 2460 cc I5 Turbo Turbocharger A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance... |
174 PS, 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) |
| 3.0 V6 TDI | 2004–2007 | 2967 cc V6 Turbo | 225 PS |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2002-2007 | 4921 cc V10 V10 engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five with a distinct exhaust note.- Mechanics :The V10 is essentially the result of mating two even-firing straight-5 engines together. The straight-5 engine shows first and second order rocking motion... Turbo |
313 PS @3750, 750 N·m (553 ft·lbf) @ 2,000 |
W12 (2005-2010)
The 6.0-litre double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 48-valve W12 engineW12 engine
A W12 engine is a twelve cylinder piston internal combustion engine in a W configuration. W12 engines are manufactured in two distinct configurations. One configuration uses four rows of three cylinders merged into two 'cylinder banks' , coupled to a common crankshaft - as in Volkswagen Group W12...
d version was initially intended to be a limited-edition model, with just 500 units planned to be produced; around 330 were slated for sale in Saudi Arabia, with the remainder sold in Europe. No sales in the United States were made. Eventually, the W12 model became an ordinary model without any production restrictions. It is estimated to reach 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 5.9 seconds.
V10 TDI (2002-2010)
The V10 TDI was offered in the United States for a limited time in 2004, but emissions regulations forced it off the market for a temporary period.The V10 TDI returned to the U.S. market as 2006 model year vehicle in five states. Later US models went on sale in 2006, which was compliant with 50 states emission with Ultra-low sulfur diesel and particulate filter. Stricter California Air Resources Board
California Air Resources Board
The California Air Resources Board, also known as CARB or ARB, is the "clean air agency" in the government of California. Established in 1967 in the Mulford-Carrell Act, combining the Bureau of Air Sanitation and the Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Board, CARB is a department within the...
(CARB) emissions standards resulted in the V10 TDI being cancelled again in the United States. This has since been replaced by a V6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
TDI engine that meets the CARB's minimum emission requirements for the 2009 model year.
Facelift 2007
The Touareg's first faceliftFacelift (automobile)
The automotive facelift comprises changes to a car's styling during its production run — often including new sheetmetal and/or interior design) with minimal changes to its underlying mechanicals — allowing a carmaker to freshen a model without complete redesign.A facelift retains the...
was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
Mondial de l'Automobile 2006
The 2006 Paris Motor Show took place from September 30 to October 15, 2006, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.- Introductions :* Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione* Audi A3 1.8 TFSI* Audi A4 2.8 FSI* Audi R8...
, and debuted in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
as a 2008 model. It now features the shield grille
Grille
A grille or grill is an opening of several slits side by side in a wall or metal sheet or other barrier, usually to let air or water enter and/or leave but keep larger objects including people and animals in or out.-Spelling:In the United States, "grille" is used to differentiate the automotive...
from others in the Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
range. The updated Touareg has more than 2300 redesigned parts and boasts some new technological features:
- ABS Plus, which works in conjunction with the traction control systemTraction control systemA traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
, and shortens the braking distanceBraking distanceBraking distance refers to the distance a vehicle will travel from the point where its brakes are fully applied to when it comes to a complete stop...
by up to 25% on loose surfaces; - Front Scan, an adaptive cruise control system, which can slow or even stop the car depending on traffic conditions;
- Side Scan, a blind-spotBlind spot (automobile)A blind spot in a vehicle is an area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver while at the controls, under existing circumstances...
warning system: it uses radar at the rear of the car to sense another car's presence, and causes light-emitting diodeLight-emitting diodeA light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting...
s (LEDs) built into the wing mirrorWing mirrorA wing mirror is a mirror found on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle, outside of the driver's peripheral vision .Although almost all modern cars mount their side mirrors on the doors, normally at the "A" pillar,...
s to flash. If the driver indicates to move out, the LEDs flash at an accelerated rate to warn the driver until the other vehicle moves out of the Touareg's field of vision.
The 2007 Touareg, alongside an already lengthy options list, could be equipped with a driving dynamics package, a rollover
Rollover
A rollover is a type of vehicle accident in which a vehicle tips over onto its side or roof. The most common cause of a rollover is traveling too fast while turning.- Dynamics :Vehicles can roll over in several ways...
sensor, a 620 watt Dynaudio sound system, and redesigned comfort seats. All diesel versions now have the diesel particulate filter
Diesel Particulate Filter
A diesel particulate filter is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. Wall-flow diesel particulate filters usually remove 85% or more of the soot, and under certain conditions can attain soot removal efficiencies of close to 100%...
standard.
In the US and Canada, the facelifted Touareg was marketed as the Touareg 2 for the 2008 model year, reverting to simply Touareg in 2009.
Engines
US models included 3.6 V6, 4.2 V8, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI. Canada models include 3.6 V6, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI.BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI was sold as V6 TDI Clean Diesel in US and Canada.
| Petrol engine Petrol engine A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels.... s |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| model | years | engine type | power@rpm | torque@rpm | |
| 3.6 V6 | 2006-2010 | 3597 cc V6 V6 engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft... FSI Gasoline direct injection In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines... |
280 PS @ 6,250 | 360 N·m (266 ft·lbf) @ 2,500-5,000 | |
| 4.2 V8 | 2006-2010 | 4163 cc V8 V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft.... FSI |
350 PS @ 6,800 | 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) @ 3,500 | |
| 6.0 W12 | 2005-2010 | 5998 cc W12 W12 engine A W12 engine is a twelve cylinder piston internal combustion engine in a W configuration. W12 engines are manufactured in two distinct configurations. One configuration uses four rows of three cylinders merged into two 'cylinder banks' , coupled to a common crankshaft - as in Volkswagen Group W12... |
450 PS @ 6,000 | 600 N·m (443 ft·lbf) @ 3,250 | |
| Diesel engine Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... s |
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| model | years | engine type | power@rpm | torque@rpm | |
| 2.5 R5 TDI | 2003-2010 | 2461 cc I5 Pumpe-Düse Pumpe-duse The Unit Pump system is a modular high-pressure diesel injection system, which is closely related to the Unit Injector system UI, and is designed for use in commercial vehicle diesel engines.... turbo |
174 PS @ 3,500 | 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @ 2,250 | |
| 3.0 V6 TDI | 2007-2010 | 2967 cc V6 common rail Common rail Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors... turbo |
240 PS @ 4,000-4,400 | 500 N·m (369 ft·lbf) @ 1,500-3,000 manual, 550 N·m (406 ft·lbf) @2000-2250 automatic |
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| BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI | 2009-2010 | 2967 cc V6 common rail turbo | 225 PS @ 3,500 | 550 N·m (406 ft·lbf) @ 2,000-2,250 | |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2002-2010 | 4921 cc V10 V10 engine A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five with a distinct exhaust note.- Mechanics :The V10 is essentially the result of mating two even-firing straight-5 engines together. The straight-5 engine shows first and second order rocking motion... Pumpe-Düse turbo |
313 PS @ 3,750 | 850 N·m (627 ft·lbf) @ 2,000 | |
| R50 | 2007-2010 | 4921 cc V10 Pumpe-Düse turbo | 350 PS @ 3,500 | 850 N·m (627 ft·lbf) @ 2,000 | |
Transmissions
| Petrol engines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Year | Transmission type |
| 3.6 V6 | 2006- | 6-speed automatic |
| 4.2 V8 | 2006- | 6-speed automatic |
| 6.0 W12 | 2005- | 6-speed automatic |
| Diesel engines | ||
| Model | Year | Transmission type |
| 2.5 R5 TDI | 2003- | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |
| 3.0 V6 TDI | 2007- | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |
| BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI | 2009- | 6-speed automatic |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2002- | 6-speed automatic |
| R50 | 2007- | 6-speed automatic |
R50 (2007-2010)
The Touareg R50 is the third Volkswagen after the Golf and Passat to be given the 'R' treatment by Volkswagen Individual GmbH. The R50 global launch was at the 2007 Australian International Motor ShowAustralian International Motor Show
The Australian International Motor Show is an annual auto show held in Australia, alternating between the cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Prior to the Sydney event in 2010, both cities previously hosted separate annual exhibitions...
.
The "R50" naming comes from the engine displacement: 5.0 L. The R50 was offered with a 5.0-litre V10 diesel engine, 257 kW with 850 newton metres (627 ft·lbf) of torque
Torque
Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist....
, and pushing the car to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 6.7 seconds.
The R50 came standard with 21-inch Omanyt wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, decorative 'engine spin' finish interior trim inlays, and a four-zone Climatronic climate control system.
V6 TDI Clean Diesel (2009-2010)
It is a version of V6 TDI with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, replacing V10 TDI in US and Canada. The Touareg contains a 4.5 gallons (17 l) tank in the rear of the vehicle underneath the spare tyre which stores the AdBlue solution. It is estimated that this tank will need to be replenished every 6000–10000 mi (9,656–16,093.4 ). The Touareg does not include NOX storage catalyst found in JettaVolkswagen Jetta
Although the Golf had reached considerable success, in the North American markets, Volkswagen observed that the hatchback body style lacked some of the appeal to those who preferred the traditional three-box configuration...
Clean Diesel TDI due to its heavy weight.
Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Production version of V6 TDI Clean Diesel was unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.
Although sales of production version was planned in North America in 2008, it did not start until 2009.
Sander Kuiken, Technical development diesel application, Volkswagen AG was one of the engineers that worked on the AdBlue system created by Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Kuiken talked about the difference between the VW Touareg diesel and gasoline vehicles.
Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)
It is a prototype hybrid vehicleHybrid vehicle
A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:...
with 2995 cc V6 petrol engine with a 'Twin Vortices Series' (TVS)
TVS Supercharger
The TVS Supercharger is an automotive supercharger that was developed by Eaton Corporation to improve on all existing types superchargers. The TVS acronym stands for Twin Vortices Series....
supercharger rated 333 PS at 5,500 rpm and 440 N·m (324.5 ft·lbf) at 3,000 rpm, an electric motor rated 52 PS and 300 N·m (221.3 ft·lbf), eight-speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. It has combined ratings of 374 PS and 550 newton metres (405.7 ft·lbf). The electric-motor is powered by 240-cell, 288 V, 6 Ah nickel metal-hydride battery array. The 4motion
4motion
4motion is a registered trademark of Volkswagen AG, used exclusively on Volkswagen-branded automobiles which utilise four-wheel drive systems. Volkswagen has previously used the term "Syncro" for its 4WD models....
four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
system was replaced by a lighter Torsen
Torsen
Torsen is a type of differential used in automobiles. It was invented by American Vernon Gleasman and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. Torsen is a contraction of Torque-Sensing...
centre differential from Audi Q7
Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the Q7 began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is the first SUV offering from Audi and went on sale in 2007. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009...
to save weight. The electric motor has the top speed of 50 km/h (31.1 mph). Start-stop system supports regenerative braking, coasting. Power steering, air conditioning were changed to be powered by battery.
Planned production version included special E-switch that the driver can activate for pure electric driving, 160 km/h (99.4 mph) coasting speed.
Second generation
Second generation (Typ 7P5) was revealed on February 10, 2010 in MunichMunich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
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The new Touareg features a world first in automotive headlight technology: the "glare-free high beam". ("Dynamic Light Assist" at Volkswagen). Unlike an adaptive high beam system, the newest system continually and gradually adjusts not only the range of the high-beam, but also its pattern. The beam pattern changes its direction continually so that vehicles in front are not being illuminated, while the area surrounding them is being constantly illuminated at high beam intensity.
Features
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop&go function
- Lane departure warning systemLane departure warning systemIn road-transport terminology, a lane departure warning system is a mechanism designed to warn a driver when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane on freeways and arterial roads. These systems are designed to minimize accidents by addressing the main causes of collisions: driver error,...
: Lane Assist - Blind Spot Monitor: Side Assist
- Precrash systemPrecrash systemA precrash system is an automobile safety system designed to reduce the severity of an accident. Also known as forward collision warning systems they use radar and sometimes laser sensors to detect an imminent crash...
for front (with full automatic emergency braking): Front Assist - Area View with four cameras
- Adaptive Air Suspension with continuous damping control (CDC) and Adaptive Roll Compensation
- Standard Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission
Engines
| Petrol engines | ||||||||||
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | ||||
| V6 BlueMotion Technology VR6 FSI Sport (US) |
V6 V6 engine A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft... |
3,597 cc | 280 PS @ 6,200 rpm | 360 newton metre @ 3,200 rpm | 7,8 | 228 km/h (142 mph) | ||||
| 3.0 Supercharged Hybrid V6 TSI Hybrid (US) |
V6 | 2,995 cc | 333 PS @ 5,500–6,500 rpm | 440 newton metre @ 3,000–5,250 rpm | 6,5 | 240 km/h (149 mph) | ||||
| 4.2 FSI |
V8 | 4,163 cc | 360 PS @6800 rpm | 430 newton metre @3,500 rpm | 7,2 | 250 km/h (155 mph) | ||||
| Diesel engines | ||||||||||
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | ||||
| V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology VR6 TDI Clean Diesel Sport (US) |
V6 | 2,967 cc | 240 PS @4000-4400 rpm | 550 newton metre @2000-2250 rpm | 7,8 | 218 km/h (135 mph) | ||||
| V8 TDI | V8 V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
4,134 cc | 340 PS @ 4,000 rpm | 800 newton metre @ 1,750-2,750 rpm | 5,8 | 242 km/h (150 mph) | ||||
Motorsports
A modified Touareg dubbed StanleyStanley (vehicle)
Stanley is an autonomous vehicle created by Stanford University's Stanford Racing Team in cooperation with the Volkswagen Electronics Research Laboratory...
won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
DARPA Grand Challenge
The DARPA Grand Challenge is a prize competition for driverless vehicles, funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the most prominent research organization of the United States Department of Defense...
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Pikes Peak
VW Touareg TDI entered the 85th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with V10 TDI Touaregs and a V6 TDI Touareg, driven by Ryan Arciero, Mike Miller and Chris Blais. Arciero won the race with a time of 13:17:703 and set a new division record for the fastest time with a diesel powered vehicle. Miller finished in second with a time of 13:25:247. Chris Blais finished in third with a time of 15:48:312.Baja 500
The 2.5L R5 TDI won a 2007 Baja 500 class with drivers Mark Miller/Ralph Pitchford (USA/South Africa).Baja 1000
It included a 5.5 L V12V12 engine
A V12 engine is a V engine with 12 cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of six cylinders, usually but not always at a 60° angle to each other, with all 12 pistons driving a common crankshaft....
clean diesel engine with dual Garrett TR30R turbochargers rated 550 PS and 850 N·m (627 ft·lbf), Xtrac
Xtrac Limited
Xtrac Limited, also known as Xtrac Transmission Technology, is a British engineering company founded in 1984 by the former Hewland engineer Mike Endean to make 4WD systems and gearboxes for rallycross and later rally and racing cars...
six-peed sequential transmission, 9-in ch rear axle, Fox Racing Shocks, KMC 17" Custom Forged Beadlock wheels with BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 tires, Lowrance 9200 GPS, Sparco Carbon Fiber Racing seats. It used mid-engine, rear wheel drive layout. The chassis and body were designed by Arciero Miller Racing and Volkswagen Design Center California respectively.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.
The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck completed 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race with 13th position for Trophy Truck Class. The vehicle was driven by Mark Miller
Mark Miller (motorcycle racer)
Mark Miller is a professional off road racer, competing in both cars and on motorcycles. He lives both in Arizona and Colorado, and is married to Danielle Miller. Together they have two sons, Nick and Sam...
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Dakar rally
Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race, organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation...
, Volkswagen entered a team of rear wheel drive Tarek buggies. VW claimed sixth overall, driven by Stephane Henrard and co-driver
Co-driver
Co-driver is the term given to the navigator of rally car in the sport of rally racing, who sits in the front passenger seat. The co-driver's job is to navigate, by reading off a set of pacenotes to the driver, often over a radio headset, due to the high level of noise in the car...
Bobby Willis. In the following year, the 2004 Dakar Rally saw the debut rally for the T2 class purpose built Race Touareg by Volkswagen Motorsport. Bruno Saby
Bruno Saby
Bruno Saby is a rally driver from France.In 1981, Saby became French Rally Champion in a Renault 5 Turbo. He drove for the works teams of Renault, Peugeot, Volkswagen and Lancia during his career in the World Rally Championship...
and co driver Matthew Stevenson
Matthew Stevenson
Matthew Stevenson , also referred to as Mathew Stevenson, was an English poet and a member of the circle of cavalier wits who frequented the lawcourts following the Restoration...
claimed sixth position overall. In the 2005 Dakar Rally, Jutta Kleinschmidt
Jutta Kleinschmidt
Jutta Kleinschmidt is a competitor of offroad automotive racing events. She is known for her numerous showings in the Paris Dakar Rally, and notably for having won the event in 2001, becoming the first woman to win the race....
and co driver Fabrizia Pons claimed third spot overall in the Race Touareg.
In the 2006 Dakar Rally, VW driver Giniel de Villiers
Giniel de Villiers
Giniel de Villiers is a South African racing driver. He was the winner of the 2009 Dakar Rally, and is also a 4 time South African Touring car and Off road racing Champion....
and co driver Tina Thorner claimed second spot the highest ever for a diesel model in the new Race Touareg 2. It has a shorter wheelbase than the original Race Touareg, as well as increased visibility. For the 2007 Dakar Rally, VW driver Mark Miller
Mark Miller (motorcycle racer)
Mark Miller is a professional off road racer, competing in both cars and on motorcycles. He lives both in Arizona and Colorado, and is married to Danielle Miller. Together they have two sons, Nick and Sam...
and Ralph Pitchford drove the Race Touareg 2 to 4th position overall. In the 2008 Central Europe Rally
Central Europe Rally
The Central Europe Rally was a rally-raid endurance race held in Romania and Hungary. It was held in 2008 as a replacement for the canceled 2008 Dakar Rally...
, Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz Cenamor is a Spanish rally driver. He won the World Rally Championship drivers' title with Toyota in 1990 and 1992, and finished runner-up four times...
drove his Race Touareg 2 to victory. Finally, in the 2009 edition
2009 Dakar Rally
The 2009 Dakar Rally was the 30th running of the Dakar Rally. In addition to motorcycle, automobile, and truck categories, a separate quad class was added for the first time. The race began on January 3, 2009, and took place across Argentina and Chile...
of Rally Dakar, Volkswagen achieved a one-two result. Giniel de Villiers and co driver Dirk von Zitzewitz won the race ahead of Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford. With just two days to go, Carlos Sainz crashed out after dominating the rally for several days, thus preventing Volkswagen from making it a one-two-three result.
A 1/32 slot car
Slot car
A slot car is a powered miniature auto or other vehicle that is guided by a groove or slot in the track on which it runs. A pin or blade extends from the bottom of the car into the slot...
model of the Red Bull-sponsored Touareg, which is designed to run on the company's RAID track (which simulates off-road racing) is available from Ninco
Ninco
Ninco is a Spanish manufacturer and brand name of 1:32 scale slot cars and track....
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Power Output: VW Dakar Racers
- 2007 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 285 hp/209 kW
- 2006 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 275 hp/202 kW
- 2005 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 260 hp/191 kW
- 2004 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.3 TDI 231 hp/170 kW
- 2003 Tarek 1.9 TDI 218 hp/160 kW
Awards
The Touareg was Car and DriverCar and Driver
Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. Its total circulation is 1.31 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011...
magazine's Best Luxury SUV
Car and Driver Ten Best
Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks.All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these restrictions:# The vehicle must be on sale by January...
for 2003, Motor Trend
Motor Trend
Motor Trend is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, issued by Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles, and bearing the tag line "The Magazine for a Motoring World". Petersen Publishing was sold to British publisher EMAP in 1998, who sold the former Petersen...
magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year
Car of the Year
Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best American automobile...
for 2004, "Four Wheeler" magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005, and Overlander's 2003 4WDOTY.