The most technically innovative Volkswagen ever created is here! VW has unveiled the 2011 VW Touareg which promises to deliver improved efficiency and emission numbers. The Touareg has surfaced with a number of new powertrains which include FSI, TDI, TSI, and Hybrid engines however, the V8 petrol, V10 TDi and the W12 engines are no longer being offered. Hybrid is the latest addition to the Touareg line-up and the Hybrid variant features a supercharged V6 TSI petrol engine that is capable of producing 245 kW and an electric motor with 34 kW. Together the unit delivers 279kW with 580Nm of torque which helps the SUV dash to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds while hitting a top-speed of 240km/h. The 2011 model Touareg should arrive in the dealerships this April.

The next generation Volkswagen Touareg has been captured by spy-photographers yet again and this time these images reveal a host of new features. The first conclusion drawn from the photographs is that a smaller Touareg is also in the works other than the SUV but nothing more can be said about it. The bigger SUV will come with new LEDs at the front and a new set of taillamps at the rear. The Touareg will be powered by a 3.0 liter supercharged V6 which is also found in the hybrid drive system of the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. Other engine options will include the range topping 5.0 liter biturbo V10 TDI diesel capable of churning 350 hp and 850Mn of Torque. [via WCF]

Volkswagen has already announced a hybrid version of the Touareg and true to its promises it surely looks to be heading to the production floor sometime soon. The 2011 Next-gen VW Touareg Hybrid variant was spotted testing for hot-weather conditions in the American Southwest and as usual wasn’t spared by the spy cameras. As per speculations, the hybrid variant will be 300kgs lighter than its predecessor despite the fact that it will swell in size and will feature a third row of seats. The styling changes will include a new grill, front apron and newly designed lights. The engine options will include a 3.6 liter V6 and a 4.2 liter V8 engine. The hybrid variant will be fitted with a 3.0 liter V6 assisted by an electric motor. The ones concerned with the towing capacity issues should not be bothered because of the fuel consumption numbers.