Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg

Overview

Manufacturer Volkswagen AG

Production 2002present

Assembly Volkswagen Bratislava Plant, Bratislava, Slovakia

Body and chassis

Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV (J)

Body style 5-door wagon

Layout Longitudinal front engine,

four-wheel drive

Platform Volkswagen Group PL71 platform

Related Porsche Cayenne

Audi Q7

The Volkswagen Touareg (German pronunciation: [tuak]) is a mid-size luxury crossover

SUV produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2002 at the Volkswagen Bratislava
Plant. The vehicle was named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of
the Saharan interior in North Africa.[1]

Contents
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1Development

2First generation (20022010)

 o 2.1Marketing

o 2.2Engines

2.2.1W12 (20052010)

2.2.2V10 TDI (20022010)

o 2.3Facelift (2007-2010)

2.3.1R50 (20072010)

2.3.2V6 TDI (20072010)

2.3.3V6 TDI Clean Diesel (20092015)

2.3.4Touareg "Lux Limited" (2009-)

2.3.5Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)

2.3.6Engines

2.3.7Transmissions

2.3.8Marketing

3Second generation (2010present)

o 3.1Features

o 3.2Touareg Hybrid (2010)

o 3.3Touareg Exclusive (2010-)

o 3.4Race Touareg 3

o 3.52011 Qatar Motor Show concepts (2011)

o 3.6Touareg X (2013-2014)

o 3.7Engines

o 3.8Marketing

o 3.92015 Facelift

o 3.10Safety

4Motorsports
 o 4.1Pikes Peak

o 4.2Baja 500

o 4.3Baja 1000

o 4.4Dakar Rally

o 4.5Cape to Cape

5Awards

6References

7External links

Development[edit]
The Touareg (internally designated Typ 7L) was a joint venture 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 Weissach, Germany. The result of the joint project is the Volkswagen
Group PL71 platform, shared by the Touareg, the Audi Q7 and the Porsche Cayenne, although
there are styling, equipment, and technical differences between those vehicles. The Touareg
and Porsche both seat five, while the Q7's stretched wheelbase accommodates a third row for
seven passengers. The Volkswagen Touareg is built at the Volkswagen Bratislava
Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, alongside the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne.
Due to the demand, and the exchange rates of euros 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. Compared to other Volkswagen-branded vehicles
sold in the USA which are aimed at the mass market, Touaregs came in the more upscale trims
and placed in competition with other luxury crossover SUVs from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.[1]
[2] However, a limited number of the V10 TDITurbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel
engines was 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)".[2][3]

First generation (20022010)[edit]

First generation (7L)

 Overview

Production 20022010

Body and chassis

Related Porsche Cayenne

Audi Q7

Powertrain

Transmission 6-speed manual

6-speed automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,855 mm (112.4 in)

Length 4,754 mm (187.2 in)

Width 1,928 mm (75.9 in)

Height 1,726 mm (68.0 in)

Pre-facelift Volkswagen Touareg (Europe)

The Touareg comes as standard with a four-wheel drive system. It has 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 4-wheel Adaptive Air Suspension (plus Continuous Damping Control)
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).[2]
Marketing[edit]

Interior

A 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 2 V10 TDI towed a Boeing 747 airliner in 2006. The Touareg was
marketed as being the most capable off-roader to date. Several 2007 First Generation
Touaregs were given to the staff, cast and crew of King Kong. Volkswagen subsequently
offered for sale the Touareg Kong special edition, which featured upgraded specification and
King Kong badging on the B-pillars.[3] Return as new on 2016 as the third generation of
Volkswagen Touareg.
Engines[edit]

Petrol engines

Engine
Model Year Engine type Power, torque @ rpm
Code

2002 220 PS (162 kW; 217 bhp)

3.2 V6 3,189 cc (194.6 cu in) VR6
2007 241 PS (177 kW; 238 bhp)
 2004
3.6 V6 3,597 cc (219.5 cu in) VR6 280 PS (206 kW; 276 bhp)
2006

2002 AXQ or
4.2 V8 4,163 cc (254.0 cu in) V8 310 PS (228 kW; 306 bhp)
2008 BAR (06+)

2005 450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp),

6.0 W12 5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) W12
2010 600 Nm (443 lbfft)

Diesel engines

Engine
Model Year Engine type Power, torque @ rpm
Code

2.5 R5 2003 2,460 cc 174 PS (128 kW; 172 bhp),

TDI 2010 (150.1 cu in) I5 Turbo 400 Nm (295 lbfft)

3.0 V6 2004 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6

225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp)
TDI 2007 Turbo

5.0 V10 2002 4,921 cc (300.3 cu in) V10 313 PS (230 kW; 309 bhp) @3750,
TDI 2007 TDI Turbo 750 Nm (553 lbfft) @ 2,000

W12 (20052010)[edit]
The 6.0-litre double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 48-valve W12 engined 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. Some of those W12
Touaregs were sold in China, but the number of sold is unknown. 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.[4]
V10 TDI (20022010)[edit]
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. [5]
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.[6] Stricter California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions
standards resulted in the V10 TDI being cancelled again in the United States. [7] The V10 engine
has since been replaced by a V6 TDI engine that meets the CARB minimum emission
requirements for the 2009 model year. However, in 2015 it was discovered that these V6
engines were not meeting the CARB emissions requirements and were part of the Volkswagen
emissions scandal.
Fifth Gear used this version for testing to tow a Boeing 747.
Facelift (2007-2010)[edit]

Facelift Volkswagen Touareg (US)

Facelift Volkswagen Touareg (UK)

The Touareg's first facelift was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show,[8] and later in 2007 New
York Auto Show as a 2008 model.[9] 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:

ABS Plus, which works in conjunction with the traction control system, and shortens
the braking distance 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-spot monitor : it uses radar at the rear of the car to sense another
car's presence, and causes light-emitting diodes (LEDs) built into the wing mirrors 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 sensor, a 620 watt Dynaudio sound system, and redesigned
comfort seats. All diesel versions now have the diesel particulate filter standard.[10]
In the US and Canada, the facelifted Touareg was marketed as the Touareg 2 for the 2008
2010 model year, reverting to simply Touareg in 2011.
R50 (20072010)[edit]
Volkswagen Touareg R50

Volkswagen Touareg R50

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 Show.
The "R50" naming comes from the engine displacement: 5.0 L. The R50 was offered with a
5.0-litre V10 diesel engine, 257 kilowatts (349 PS; 345 bhp) with 850 newton metres (627 lbfft)
of torque, and pushing the car to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 6.7 seconds.[11]
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 (20072010)[edit]
It is a version of V6 TDI with improved performance. The 2007 version of the V6 TDI has now
239 PS. With this engine, the car reaches 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. Also, this improved version
of the V6 TDI develops 500 N/m.[12]
V6 TDI Clean Diesel (20092015)[edit]
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 US gallons (17 l; 3.7 imp gal) 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 6,00010,000 miles (9,70016,100 km).[citation needed] The
Touareg does not include NOX storage catalyst found in Jetta Clean Diesel TDI due to its
heavy weight.[13]
Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show.[14] Production version of V6 TDI
Clean Diesel was unveiled in 2008 LA Auto Show.[15]
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.[16]
Touareg "Lux Limited" (2009-)[edit]
It is a version of V6 TDI Clean Diesel (225PS), V6 FSI, V8 FSI for the US market, with 20-inch
alloy wheels ("Mountain" type) with size 275 all-season tires, a choice of 4 body colours
(Biscay Blue, Black Magic Pearl, Campanella White and Galapagos Gray). It came equipped
with full body color aerodynamics body kit, dual power front seats, full Cricket two tone leather
interior, touch screen navigation with streaming bluetooth audio, 320 watt 11-speaker audio
system and adaptive high intensity discharge headlamps.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 NAIAS.[17]
Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)[edit]
It is a prototype hybrid vehicle with 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in) V6 petrol engine with a 'Twin Vortices
Series' (TVS) supercharger rated 333 PS (245 kW; 328 bhp) at 5,500 rpm and 440 Nm
(320 lbfft) at 3,000 rpm, an electric motor rated 52 PS (38 kW; 51 bhp) and 300 Nm
(220 lbfft), eight-speed automatic transmission. It has combined ratings of 374 metric
horsepower (275 kW; 369 bhp) and 550 newton metres (410 lbfft). The electric-motor is
powered by 240-cell, 288 V, 6 Ah nickel metal-hydride battery array. The 4motionfour-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 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 mph) coasting speed.[18]
Engines[edit]
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 engines

model years engine type power@rpm torque@rpm

360 Nm
2006 3,597 cc 280 PS (206 kW;
3.6 V6 (266 lbfft) @
2010 (219.5 cu in) VR6 FSI 276 bhp) @ 6,250
2,500-5,000

440 Nm
2006 4,163 cc 350 PS (257 kW;
4.2 V8 (325 lbfft) @
2010 (254.0 cu in) V8 FSI 345 bhp) @ 6,800
3,500

6.0 W12 2005 5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) W12 450 PS (331 kW; 600 Nm
2010 444 bhp) @ 6,000 (443 lbfft) @
 3,250

Diesel engines

model years engine type power@rpm torque@rpm

2,461 cc 400 Nm
2003 174 PS (128 kW;
2.5 R5 TDI (150.2 cu in) I5 Pumpe-Dse (295 lbfft) @
2010 172 bhp) @ 3,500
turbo 2,250

500 Nm
(369 lbfft) @
240 PS (177 kW; 1,500-3,000
2007 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in)
3.0 V6 TDI 237 bhp) @ 4,000- manual,
2010 V6 common rail turbo
4,400 550 Nm
(406 lbfft) @2000-
2250 automatic

550 Nm
BlueMotion 2009 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 225 PS (165 kW;
(406 lbfft) @
3.0 V6 TDI 2010 common rail turbo 222 bhp) @ 3,500
2,000-2,250

4,921 cc 750 Nm
2002 313 PS (230 kW;
5.0 V10 TDI (300.3 cu in) V10 Pumpe- (553 lbfft) @
2010 309 bhp) @ 3,750
Dse turbo 2,000

850 Nm
2007 4,921 cc (300.3 cu in) V10 350 PS (257 kW;
R50 (627 lbfft) @
2010 Pumpe-Dse turbo 345 bhp) @ 3,500
2,000

Transmissions[edit]

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

Marketing[edit]
In Canada and the USA, ads showed the Touareg being capable of feats that other
Volkswagen cars could not accomplish, such as going right through a snowbank while a New
Beetle got stuck.
A Touareg V10 TDI pulled a Boeing 747 as part of an advertising campaign, which holds the
world record for the heaviest load towed by a passenger car.[19]
In 2007 da de los Innocentes, Volkswagen Spain site showed a fake Touareg Cabrio
convertible. The site was registered to VW's Spanish division. [20]
As part of the Touareg 2 launch campaign coinciding with The Bourne Ultimatum movie
premiere, Volkswagen launched an interactive stunt simulator that allows fans to play out their
own stunts online. Users can maneuver any of six different VW models through different
explosions, while altering vehicle speeds, props, sound effects and camera angles to make
that perfect scene.[21]

Second generation (2010present)[edit]

Second generation (7P)

 Overview

Production 2010present

Body and chassis

Platform Volkswagen Group PL52 platform (VW526)[22]

Related Porsche Cayenne

Audi Q7

Powertrain

Transmission 8-speed automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 113.9 in (2,893 mm)

Length 188.8 in (4,796 mm)

Width 76.4 in (1,941 mm)

Height 67.3 in (1,709 mm)[23]

Hybrid: 68.2 in (1,732 mm)

Pre-facelift Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI BlueMotion (Germany)

Interior

The second generation (Typ 7P) was revealed on February 10, 2010 in Munich,[24] and later in
2010 Beijing International Auto Show.[25]
The new Touareg features a world first in automotive headlight technology: the "glare-free high
beam".[26] ("Dynamic Light Assist"[24] 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.[27] 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.[28]
Features[edit]

Full-speed range Automatic Distance Control (adaptive cruise control) with new
Stop&Go function

Lane departure warning system: Lane Assist

Blind Spot Monitor: Side Assist

Front Assist Collision avoidance system for front (with full automatic emergency
braking)[29]

Area View with four cameras

Adaptive Air Suspension with continuous damping control (CDC) and Adaptive Body
Roll Compensation

Standard Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission[30]

Touareg Hybrid (2010)[edit]

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid (Europe)

The vehicle was unveiled in 2010 Geneva Motor Show,[31] and later in 2010 New York
International Auto Show,[32] 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.
Chinese model went on sale in early 2011.[33]
Touareg Exclusive (2010-)[edit]
It is a version of Touareg with seats with two-tone leather combination "Nappa" upholstery in 2
colour combinations (Pepper BeigeTitan Black, Dark BurgundyTitan Black), heated front
seats with electric 12-way settings, electro-pneumatically adjustable backrest side bolsters and
head restraints with longitudinal and height adjustment; leather door inserts, a black headliner
and sill panel strips in stainless steel with exclusive lettering, decorative elements made from
real wood in "Olive Silk Gloss", 19-inch "Salamanca" alloy wheels in Sterling Silver (no-cost
optional 19-inch Girona wheel, optional 20-inch "Tarragona" wheel), Chrome & Style package,
roof rails in anodised silver.[34]
Race Touareg 3[edit]
It is a race car for 2011 Dakar rally, replacing Race Touareg 2. It included 2.5-litre twin-
turbocharged TDI engine rated 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp), 5-speed sequential gearbox and a
ZF-Sachs three-plate ceramic clutch, steel spaceframe chassis, BF Goodrich 235/85 R16
tyres.[35]
2011 Qatar Motor Show concepts (2011)[edit]
Race Touareg 3 Qatar is a concept car based on the Race Touareg 3, for street use. It included
BBS 18-inch gold wheels, Serpentino Grey Metallic safety cage, Recaro racing bucket seats,
Matt Carbon interior trim, "Black" and "Pure Grey" Nubuk leather upholstery at seat side
supports and the door trim panels, Titan Black Nappa leather-upholstered centre seat panels,
two-tone seams and silver piping on the seat covers and safety-related items painted in
Tornado Red.
Touareg Gold Edition is based on Touareg with 4.2 V8 FSI engine. It included custom designed
22-inch wheels, roof rails, protective guard strips and window frames, mirror caps and parts of
the air intake frame, "Magic Morning" body colour, 24-carat gold accents and switches, "Luna"
interior trim colour, Luna Alcantara roofliner and Nappa leather seats, natural brown leather
dashboard with Magnolia seams, floor mats in Natural brown with leather inserts in "Luna".
The vehicles were unveiled at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show.[36]
Touareg X (2013-2014)[edit]
It is a limited (1000 units) version of 2014 Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Lux (240PS) with
4MOTION all-wheel-drive system for the US market, commemorating 10th anniversary of
Volkswagen Touareg. It included unique 19-inch 'Moab' aluminum-alloy wheels, Moonlight Blue
Pearl body colour, LED taillights, Touareg X-specific badging, Vienna leather seating surfaces
in Black Anthracite, a complementing black headliner, a panoramic powered sunroof, keyless
access with push-button start, bi-xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, front fog-
and cornering lights, RNS 850 navigation system with an eight-inch color touchscreen, 60GB
hard drive, and rearview camera; Bluetooth technology, Climatronic dual-zone air conditioning,
12-way powered and heated front seats with driver seat memory and power adjustable lumbar,
a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.[37]
Engines[edit]

Petrol engines[38]

Top
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spee
odel rs type rpm rpm km/h ns
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3.6 V6 FSI 2010 3,597 cc 280 PS 360 Nm 7.8 228 km/ All,
BlueMotio (219.5 cu in) (206 kW; (266 lbft) h except
 Petrol engines[38]

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UK,
China
and
New
n Zealand,
Technolog 276 hp) (142 m Russia
y @3200
@6200 ph)
V6 FSI Not
Sport (US) VR6 availabl
e in
Europe
since
2014

249 PS
360 Nm
(183 kW; Russia
3.6 V6 FSI (266 lbft) 8.4 N/A
245 hp) only
@3500
@6200
290 PS
2,995 cc 230 km/
(213 kW; 420 Nm
3.0 V6 (182.8 cu in) h China
2010 286 hp) (310 lbft) 7.1
TSI[39] V6 (143 m only
@4850 @25005000
supercharged ph)
6500
333 PS
2,995 cc
(245 kW; 440 Nm
(182.8 cu in)
328 hp) (325 lbft)
V6
@5500 @30005250
supercharged
3.0 V6 TSI 6500
240 km/ All
Hybrid 2010 46 PS h except
V6 TSI 5.8
2014 (34 kW; (149 m Middle
Hybrid (US) electric motor ?
[40][41] 45 hp)@150 ph) East
03250
380 PS
580 Nm
combined (279 kW;
(428 lbft)@?
375 hp)@?
4.2 FSI 2010- 4,163 cc 360 PS 430 Nm 6.2 250 km/ Middle
(254.0 cu in) (265 kW; (317 lbft) h East,
V8 355 hp) @3500 (155 m Brazil,
@6800 ph) China,
Russia
(2010-
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Diesel engines[38]

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204 PS
V6 TDI 450 Nm 206 km
2,967 cc (150 kW; German
BlueMotion (332 lbft) /h
2010 (181.1 cu in) 201 hp) 8.5 y,
Technology @1250 (128 m
V6 turbo @3200 Sweden
(204 PS) 3200 ph)
4400

Eastern
Europe,
V6 TDI Western
BlueMotion 239 PS
550 Nm 218 km Europe,
Technology 2,967 cc (176 kW;
(406 lbft) /h North
V6 TDI Clean 2010 (181.1 cu in) 236 hp) 7.8
@2000 (135 m Americ
Diesel Sport V6 turbo @4000
(US) 2250 ph) a (2010-
4400
(239 PS) 2015),
Australi
a, China

245 PS
V6 TDI 550 Nm 220 km German
2,967 cc (180 kW;
BlueMotion (406 lbft) /h y,
2011 (181.1 cu in) 242 hp) 7.6
Technology @1750 (137 m Australi
V6 turbo @3800
(245 PS) 2750 ph) a
4400

V8 TDI 2010 4,134 cc 340 PS 800 Nm 5.8 242 km Eastern

(252.3 cu in) V (250 kW; (590 lbft) /h Europe
8 turbo 335 hp) @ @1750 (150 m (2010-
4,400 2750 ph) 2014),
Ukraine
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and
Chile.

Marketing[edit]
As part of Touareg product launch in China, a 3-part, 15-minute total movie named A Journey
Beyond () was produced. The movie was produced by DDB Guoan,[42][43]and directed
by Lu Chuan.[44][45][46] The film itself was nominated as finalist in China Longxi awards under the
FILM Craft: Best editing category.[47]
As part of National Museum of China sponsorship, Touareg Hybrid vehicles were offered as
free shuttle service named "Museum Hopping" between the National Museum, the Palace
Museum and the National Art Museum.[48][49]
2015 Facelift[edit]

2014 Facelift

Changes include:[50]

Standard bi-xenon headlights

 Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (Multi-collision brake)

Upgraded ACC adaptive cruise control

V6 TDI with 262 ps / 258 hp

Easy Open

improved standard steel-spring suspension

First time be available with mobile online services: Point-of-Interest (POI) Search
via Google, map display provided by Google Earth, Google Street View function
and Online Traffic Information.
Safety[edit]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tested the Touareg, and presented the
following results (ratings from 'poor' to 'good'):[51]

Category Rating

Moderate overlap front Good

Side Good

Roof strength Good

Head restraints and seats Good

Motorsports[edit]
A modified Touareg dubbed Stanley won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge.
Pikes Peak[edit]
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.[52]
Baja 500[edit]
The 2.5L R5 TDI won a 2007 Baja 500 class with drivers Mark Miller/Ralph Pitchford
(USA/South Africa).[53]
Baja 1000[edit]
It included a 5.5 L V12 clean diesel engine with dual Garrett TR30R turbochargers rated
550 PS (405 kW; 542 bhp) and 850 Nm (627 lbfft), Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission,
9-inch 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.[54]
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.[55]
Dakar Rally[edit]

2007 Edition Race Touareg 2 at Essen Motor Show 2006

In the 2003 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen entered a team of rear wheel drive Tarek buggies.[56] 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.[56] 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.[57]
In the 2006 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen driver Giniel de Villiers and co-driver Tina
Thrner 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.[57] 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.[58] 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. [59]
Carlos Sainz won in 2010 with a 1-2-3 finish, and Nasser Al-Attiyah won for VW in 2011.
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

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

Cape to Cape[edit]
On September 20, 2015 a Touareg V6 TDI driven by Rainer Zietlow, Marius Biela and Sam
Roach completed the run of 19,000 km from Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa, to
the North Cape (Nordkapp) of Norway in a world record time of 9 days, 4 hours, 9 minutes and
27 seconds.[60]
For the record run a stronger suspension was added, larger tires, a roll-cage and extra strong
Hella head lights as well as additional tanks for a total range of 3000 km. The 244 HP V6 TDI
engine as well as other mechanical parts such as gearbox and drive shafts were standard.

Awards[edit]
The Touareg was Car and Driver 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.[citation needed]