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2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG: POWER TO THE FUTURE

There's a new standard in sport-utility luxury. The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg shows the road ahead with advanced, fuel-saving technologies, and a new premium driving experience. New from the ground up for the 2011 model year, this second-generation Touareg is bigger yet as much as 350 pounds lighter; more spacious yet lower to the ground; more luxurious and better-equipped yet has a starting MSRP of just $42,975-considerably less than many mid-size SUV rivals. To truly show the...

All-New 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Combines Stunning Design With Increased Power and Improved Fuel Efficiency

The second generation all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg combines cutting-edge German design, even more versatility and an array of standard features, all while providing a combination of usability and world-class engineering that drivers and passengers have become familiar with in Volkswagen vehicles. The class changing 2011 Touareg offers three powertrain choices, including Volkswagen's first-ever worldwide use of a hybrid engine. All three engines -- the 3.0L V6 TSI(R) supercharged hybrid, 3.0L V6 TDI(R) clean diesel and 3.6L...

Volkswagen Showcases Second Generation Touareg Featuring Hybrid Powertrain at the 2010 New York International Auto Show

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today unveiled the second generation Touareg, showcasing the brand's first-ever hybrid at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Taking the Touareg to the forefront of its class are three available engines to suit a variety of different drivers: A V6 FSI(R) gasoline engine, a V6 TDI(R) Clean Diesel engine, and a V6 TSI(R) gasoline hybrid engine. With the hybrid model, a 3.0-liter supercharged, direct injection V6 gasoline engine is paired with...

World Premiere: The New Volkswagen Touareg Takes the SUV Idea Into the Future

Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative "VW" since the brand has been in existence. This Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way - thanks to a range of engines that are nearly 20 percent more fuel efficient and a large variety of new assistance and safety systems. The Touareg will also be the first and only off-roader in Europe by...