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Volkswagen’s efforts to satisfy the American market is getting a boost, with the carmaker set to launch a new seven-seater SUV specifically for the US. The new SUV will be a cheaper option for those who can’t afford the Touareg. The new vehicle will come from VW’s new plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which is also used to build the new Passat.
Volkswagen has announced their New Midsize Sedan (NMS) on the eve of the Detroit. Auto show. The vehicle will be called the Passat in North America. The vehicle features a spacious cabin with Touareg-inspired instrument cluster, premium chrome accents as well as best-in-class legroom.
Ever wondered what a Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 would look like? The carmaker has lifted the wraps off a new teaser image of the upcoming model. Being readied for the Dakar Rally that is to get underway in January 2011, the VW Race Touareg 3 has given us a peep into the front end of the upcoming truck.
Not much can be seen, but we tend to believe that the soon to roll out model looks similar to the test vehicle that was sneak peeked earlier. The guard bars around the grille aren’t visible as we wanted them to be, but it sports similar looks as the one we have seen. The positioning of the blue valves, black hoses, steel tubing, and radiator elements and even the hues it sports give us a fair idea of what the VW Race Touareg 3 would look like.
We guess we will have to wait to see the VW Race Touareg 3 in full till it sails on to the Dakar track in all its elements. It is being speculated that the carmaker would stay with the 300-horsepower (224-kW) TDI engine already in use Same would be the case with the suspension and the chassis too.
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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.
Due in late 2010, the new Volkswagen Touareg was recently spied while testing in a mountainous area. Despite the vehicle being only a rough example of what the final product is projected to be, rumors have it that it’s a powertrain mule for the new V6 TSI hybrid engine. A hybrid with a high power potential. With an option for a 3.0 liter 4 cylinder bi-turbo and a 333hp supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, the new Volkswagen Touareg will share the same platform as the next Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7, and will surely be fast. Another great candidate to the SUV market that was getting boring lately … [via WCF]
JE Design, the VW tuning specialist from Germany, developed a distinctive widebody exterior design. The front spoiler for the front bumper features a number of cooling vents that are primarily to protect power upgraded engines from dying of heatstroke. Combined to this is a set of side sills with visual air vents, rear skirt attachment for vehicles with PDC plus a tailgate attachment for the lower tailgate area. The complete body kit also includes special wheel arch extensions providing the ultimate Wide Body look. And a nice set of 22″x10 ET55 by 10-Star-Wheels are filling in the gap with electronical lowering suspension module. Sexy..
