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The Volkswagen Touareg is an impressive mid-size luxury SUV. It offers better off-road capability than the Volvo XC 90, and it seems more comfortable and more practical than the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz ML 350, both of which are older designs. The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg lineup includes a new turbocharged diesel V10 model that develops a mighty 553 pound-feet of torque while achieving an EPA-estimated 17/23 mpg. Gasoline engines are also available, of course, including a superb V8 that's also used in the Audi A8 L. The V8 delivers good acceleration performance, enhanced by the Touareg's wonderful six-speed automatic that smoothly selects exactly the right gear for every situation. On the highway, the Touareg provides a fairly smooth ride, though opting for the 19-inch wheels incurs some road vibration and noise. Touareg is no sports sedan, but handling is responsive for this heavy SUV. All that is no surprise from Volkswagen, which has earned a strong reputation for refined road cars at reasonable prices. What did surprise and impress us about the Touareg was its stellar off-road capability. It turns out that a Volkswagen Touareg can go pretty much anywhere. Touareg's all-wheel-drive and traction-control systems automatically apportion power to the wheels with the best grip, providing better traction and requiring less skill from the driver. We witnessed this while driving through Hell's Revenge, a trail that weaves through sandy gullies and the not-so-slick rock near Moab, Utah. With its articulated independent suspension, sophisticated drive system, and advanced technology, the Touareg gains the respect, if not the appreciation, of veteran off-road enthusiasts. We wouldn't hesitate to follow a Jeep Wrangler or Range Rover anywhere in one of these, and the folks from Volkswagen would suggest the Touareg should lead the convoy. Adding to Touareg's credibility are the awards it has won: Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year (2004); Petersen 4Wheel & Off-Road 4x4 of the Year (2004); Car and Driver's 5Best Trucks, Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle of the Year (2003); American Woman Road & Travel SUV Most Likely to Survive Anything Award (2004): and the Texas Auto Writers Association SUV of Texas (2004). Another point of credibility is the Touareg's 7,700-pound towing capability. That's more than the big Cadillac Escalade, more, even, than a Hummer H2. Named after a nomadic tribe from the Sahara, Touareg (pronounced "TOUR-egg" or "TORE-egg") is bound to be the most often mispronounced and misspelled vehicle on sale in America. In spite of this, and in spite of its newness, it is instantly recognized as a Volkswagen. It looks just like you'd expect Volkswagen's first modern SUV to look. Touareg boasts a brawny stance, yet shares styling cues with the Phaeton luxury sedan that give it a sophisticated, upscale appearance. Inside, Touareg is sophisticated and refined, with the taut finish and keen attention to detail we've also come to expect from Volkswagen. Interior appointments are rich and controls are easy to use. Indeed, this is among the most comfortable of Volkswagens with firm, supportive seats. What the Touareg does not offer, however, is a third row of seats. So look elsewhere if you need seating for more than five.

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The Volkswagen Touareg is an impressive mid-size luxury SUV. It offers better off-road capability than the Volvo XC 90, and it seems more comfortable and more practical than the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz ML 350, both of which are older designs. The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg lineup includes a new turbocharged diesel V10 model that develops a mighty 553 pound-feet of torque while achieving an EPA-estimated 17/23 mpg.

Gasoline engines are also available, of course, including a superb V8 that's also used in the Audi A8 L. The V8 delivers good acceleration performance, enhanced by the Touareg's wonderful six-speed automatic that smoothly selects exactly the right gear for every situation. On the highway, the Touareg provides a fairly smooth ride, though opting for the 19-inch wheels incurs some road vibration and noise. Touareg is no sports sedan, but handling is responsive for this heavy SUV.

All that is no surprise from Volkswagen, which has earned a strong reputation for refined road cars at reasonable prices. What did surprise and impress us about the Touareg was its stellar off-road capability. It turns out that a Volkswagen Touareg can go pretty much anywhere. Touareg's all-wheel-drive and traction-control systems automatically apportion power to the wheels with the best grip, providing better traction and requiring less skill from the driver.

We witnessed this while driving through Hell's Revenge, a trail that weaves through sandy gullies and the not-so-slick rock near Moab, Utah. With its articulated independent suspension, sophisticated drive system, and advanced technology, the Touareg gains the respect, if not the appreciation, of veteran off-road enthusiasts. We wouldn't hesitate to follow a Jeep Wrangler or Range Rover anywhere in one of these, and the folks from Volkswagen would suggest the Touareg should lead the convoy.

Adding to Touareg's credibility are the awards it has won: Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year (2004); Petersen 4Wheel & Off-Road 4x4 of the Year (2004); Car and Driver's 5Best Trucks, Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle of the Year (2003); American Woman Road & Travel SUV Most Likely to Survive Anything Award (2004): and the Texas Auto Writers Association SUV of Texas (2004).

Another point of credibility is the Touareg's 7,700-pound towing capability. That's more than the big Cadillac Escalade, more, even, than a Hummer H2.

Named after a nomadic tribe from the Sahara, Touareg (pronounced "TOUR-egg" or "TORE-egg") is bound to be the most often mispronounced and misspelled vehicle on sale in America. In spite of this, and in spite of its newness, it is instantly recognized as a Volkswagen. It looks just like you'd expect Volkswagen's first modern SUV to look. Touareg boasts a brawny stance, yet shares styling cues with the Phaeton luxury sedan that give it a sophisticated, upscale appearance.

Inside, Touareg is sophisticated and refined, with the taut finish and keen attention to detail we've also come to expect from Volkswagen. Interior appointments are rich and controls are easy to use. Indeed, this is among the most comfortable of Volkswagens with firm, supportive seats. What the Touareg does not offer, however, is a third row of seats. So look elsewhere if you need seating for more than five.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
City mpg	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway mpg	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
	*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Fuel tank	26.4 gal. (100 L)

Engineering

Engine
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Type	3.2L DOHC 24 valve V-6 engine with variable valve control, variable intake length, SMPI	4.2L DOHC 40 valve V-8 engine with SMPI	5.0L DOHC 20 valve twin turbo V-10 engine with Common rail direct injection
Bore	3.31 " (84 mm)	3.33 " (84 mm)	3.19 " (81 mm)
Stroke	3.78 " (96 mm)	3.66 " (93 mm)	3.76 " (96 mm)
Displacement	195 cu.in. (3,189 cm^3)	255 cu.in. (4,172 cm^3)	300 cu.in. (4,921 cm^3)
Compression ratio	11.3:1	11:1	18:1
Horsepower	240HP @ 6,000RPM	310HP @ 6,200RPM	310HP @ 3,750RPM
Maximum torque	229lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (311Nm @ 3,200RPM)	302lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM (410Nm @ 3,000RPM)	553lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM (751Nm @ 2,000RPM)
Fuel requirement	Premium unleaded (recommended)		Diesel (recommended)
Engine management / ignition system	Electronic		Compression
Performance
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
0-60 mph	9.2 seconds (estimated)	7.8 seconds (estimated)	8.3 seconds (estimated)
Engine Design
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Arrangement	Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder block	Cast iron	Aluminum	Cast iron
Cylinder head	Aluminum
Valve train	DOHC
Fuel / air supply	Sequential MPI		Common rail direct injection
Emissions	LEV II, Tier 2 Bin 5	ULEV, Tier 2 Bin 10	Federal, Tier 2 Bin 10
Electrical System
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Alternator - Amps	150	190
Battery - Ah	95		110
Drivetrain
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Drivetrain	4XMOTION four-wheel
Transmission	6-speed automatic with Tiptronic sequential shift control
Transmission gear ratios:1
1st	4.15
2nd	2.37
3rd	1.56
4th	1.16
5th	0.86
6th	0.69
Reverse	3.39
Steering
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Type	Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion
Turning radius	19 ' (5.81 m)
Body, Chassis and Suspension
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Body material	Fully galvanized steel
Front suspension	independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar		independent, double wishbone, air springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar		independent, multi-link, air springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar
Service brakes	4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discs
Anti lock braking system	4-wheel, 4-channel
Wheels	7.5 x 17" silver alloy	8 x 18" silver alloy
Tires	P255/60HR17 BSW AS	P255/55VR18 BSW performance AS
Drag coefficient	0.41		0.38

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
EPA class	Mid
Seating capacity	5
Passenger volume	99.5 cu.ft. (2,818 L)
Cargo volume	31 cu.ft. (878 L)
Cargo volume with rear seat folded	71 cu.ft. (2,010 L)
Head room (front / rear)	38.7/38.3 " (983/973 mm)
Shoulder room (front / rear)	57.7/57.4 " (1,466/1,458 mm)
Leg room (front / rear)	41.3/35.6 " (1,049/904 mm)
Exterior Dimensions
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Wheelbase	112.4 " (2,855 mm)
Front track	65.2 " (1,656 mm)
Rear track	65.7 " (1,669 mm)
Length	187.2 " (4,755 mm)
Width	75.9 " (1,928 mm)
Height	68 " (1,727 mm)
Ground clearance	8.3 " (211 mm)		6.3 " (160 mm)
Weights
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Unloaded curb weight	5,086 lbs. (2,307 kg)	5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)	5,825 lbs. (2,642 kg)
Payload	1,400 lbs. (635 kg)	1,250 lbs. (567 kg)	963 lbs. (437 kg)

Standard Features

Exterior
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Doors
Four doors	S	S	S
Body color door handles	S	S	S
Grille
Chrome	S	S	S
Lights, Front/Rear
Halogen projector beam headlights	S	S	-
Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam headlights	O	O	-
High intensity low/high beam projector beam headlights	-	-	S
Programmable headlights	S	S	S
Front fog/driving	S	S	S
Daytime running lights	S	S	S
Lights on warning	S	S	S
Center high mounted stop light	S	S	S
Mirrors
Body color mirrors	S	S	S
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinker	S	S	S
Driver and passenger folding mirrors	S	-	-
Driver and passenger folding mirrors	O	-	-
Driver and passenger power folding mirrors	-	S	S
Auto dimming driver mirror	O	S	S
Auto dimming passenger mirror	O	S	S
Moldings/Panels
Body color front bumper	S	S	S
Body color rear bumper	S	S	S
Chrome side window moldings	S	S	S
Black front windshield moldings	S	S	S
Fully galvanized steel body	S	S	S
Exhaust
Stainless steel	S	S	S
Chrome tailpipe exhaust tips	-	S	S
Roof
Express open/close 1st row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade	S	S	S
Wheels
7.5 x 17" silver alloy	S	-	-
8 x 18" silver alloy	-	S	S
9 x 19" silver alloy	-	O	O
Wheel locks	S	S	S
Tires
255/60R17 H AS	S	-	-
255/55R18 V performance AS	-	S	S
Wipers
Variable intermittent wipers	S	S	S
Heated wiper jets	S	S	S
Rain detecting wipers	S	S	S
Fixed interval rear wiper	S	S	S
Interior
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Air Conditioning
Climatronic automatic Air Conditioning	S	S	S
Dual zone front	S	S	S
Rear HVAC with separate controls	-	O	O
Air filter	S	S	S
Dual zone rear	-	O	O
Alarm/Anti-Theft
Immobilizer III ignition disable	S	S	S
Panic alarm	S	S	S
Tracker system	O	O	O
Security system	S	S	S
Cruise Control
Cruise Control with Steering Wheel controls	S	S	S
Cupholders
Front cupholders	S	S	S
Rear cupholders	S	S	S
Defroster
Electric rear window defroster	S	S	S
Heated exterior mirrors	S	S	S
Instrument Cluster
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, voltmeter, oil temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperature	S	S	S
PRND in IP	S	S	S
Compass	S	S	S
Systems monitor	S	S	S
Tire specific tire pressure monitor	O	O	O
Low oil level warning	S	S	S
Low coolant warning	S	S	S
Brake fluid warning	S	S	S
Front and rear parking sensors	O	O	O
Keys
Remote keyfob (all doors)	S	S	S
Integrated key/remote	S	S	S
Passive entry	-	O	O
Valet key	S	S	S
Lighting
Front and rear reading lights	S	S	S
Fading dome light	S	S	S
Illuminated entry	S	S	S
Luggage compartment light	S	S	S
4 door entry lights	S	S	S
Variable IP lighting	S	S	S
Locks
Power locking system with selective unlocking	S	S	S
Auto locking feature	S	S	S
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door button	S	S	S
Child safety rear door locks	S	S	S
Mirrors, Interior
Driver visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visor	S	S	S
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visor	S	S	S
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror	S	S	S
Power Outlets
5 12V DC power outlet(s)	S	S	S
Radio/Audio
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CD, Steering Wheel audio controls	S	S	S
Trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc remote CD	O	O	O
Radio data system	S	S	S
Amplifier	O	O	-
Premium amplifier	O	O	O
Window grid antenna	S	S	S
Navigation system	O	O	O
Restraints*
Driver and passenger front-impact airbags	S	S	S
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbags	S	S	S
Side Curtain Protection(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags	S	S	S
Airbag occupancy sensor	O	S	S
Front and rear height adjustable seatbelts	S	S	S
Power front/manual rear height adjustable seatbelts	-	O	O
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners	S	S	S
Rear center 3 point seatbelt	S	S	S
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age
Seating, Front
8-way front seats	S	-	-
8-way front seats with power 4-way lumbar support	-	S	S
Front center armrest	S	S	S
Front driver and passenger heatable seats	S	S	S
Front armrest storage	O	S	S
Seating, Rear
60-40 folding seats	S	S	S
Heatable rear seats	-	O	O
Head restraints w/tilt	S	S	S
Center armrest	S	S	S
Center armrest with pass-through and skibag	-	O	O
Armrest storage	S	S	S
Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	S	S	S
Manual tilting and telescoping steering column	S	S	S
Tilting and telescoping steering column	-	O	O
Auto tilt-away Steering Wheel	-	O	O
Heated Steering Wheel	-	O	O
Upholstery
V-Tex seating material	S	-	-
Leather seating material	O	S	S
Windows
Power windows	S	S	S
Manual rear sun blinds	O	S	S
Driver and passenger one-touch open and close feature	S	S	S
Deep tinted windows	S	S	S
Technical
	V6	V8	V10 TDI
Brakes
4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discs	S	S	S
4-wheel ABS	S	S	S
Panic brake assist	S	S	S
Hill descent control	S	S	S
Hill hold control	S	S	S
Engine
3.2L V-6 DOHC, SMPI, 240hp, 229lb.-ft. torque	S	-	-
4.2L V-8 DOHC, SMPI, 310hp, 302lb.-ft. torque	-	S	-
5.0L V-10 DOHC, direct injection, twin turbo, TDI diesel, 310hp, 553lb.-ft. torque	-	-	S
Side Protection
Anti-intrusion side door beams	S	S	S
Steering
Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion	S	S	-
Servotronic speed-sensing, hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion	-	-	S
Suspension
Automatic ride control with adjustable settings	O	O	S
Height adjustable air suspension	O	O	S
Front independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar	S	S	-
Front independent double wishbone with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar	-	-	S
Rear independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar	S	S	-
Rear independent multi-link with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar	-	-	S
4-corner auto-levelling	O	O	S
Traction Control
Rear locking differential	O	O	O
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR)	S	S	S
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)	S	S	S
Transmission
6-speed automatic	S	S	S
Tiptronic sequential shift control	S	S	S
Fuel Tank
26.4 gal. capacity	S	S	S
Original New Car Limited Warranty*
48 months basic warranty	S	S	S
50000 miles basic warranty	S	S	S
60 months powertrain warranty	S	S	S
60000 miles powertrain warranty	S	S	S
144 months corrosion perforation warranty	S	S	S
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty	S	S	S
48 months roadside assistance warranty	S	S	S
Unlimited miles roadside assistance warranty	S	S	S
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.