The Touareg is Volkswagens entry in the SUV market. Developed in conjunction with the Porsche Cayenne, the Touareg offers a luxury interior paired with a chassis and drive system that is more than capable off-road as well as on-road. Engine choices and pricing range wildly from $40,000 V6 powered entry-level model. V8-powered models are priced near $50,000. Audi/Volkswagen have some of the better-looking interiors and the Touareg is no exception. On paper, the Touareg has a lot going for it, but its premium pricing places it in competition with a lot of models with more prestige than that of the "people's car"
Model/Trim/Package | Engine | | | Original MSRP
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Touareg 2 VR6 | 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) | A6 | AWD | $39,300 |
Touareg 2 TDI | 3.0l V6 T D (221-bhp) | A6 | AWD | $42,800 |
Touareg 2 V8 | 4.2l V8 (350-bhp) | A6 | AWD | $48,900 |