2008 Used Volkswagen Touareg 2

2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2

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2008 Used Volkswagen Touareg 2

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The Volkswagen Touareg (TOO-r-egg) is a luxury sport-utility with a rare blend of highway composure, refinement and off-highway capability.

For 2008, the Touareg gets new front and rear lamps and appendages, and while the wrapper looks familiar, there are a couple of thousand new parts within. This represents a major upgrade for 2008, and it's officially dubbed the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2.

Like the Infiniti FX and Mercedes-Benz ML, Touareg eschews a third row of seats for generous five-passenger space in compact packaging. Touareg 2 offers a choice of V6 or V8 gas engines and a diesel, as with the Mercedes ML and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Volkswagen's diesel is the the fastest, the most fuel efficient, and the most expensive. All Touareg models use a six-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive.

Protected by a rigid structure and full suite of airbags and electronic safety systems, the Touareg cabin is at once inviting, involving, and efficient. There are more thoughtful touches than you'll notice at first glance, yet the learning curve is quick, the controls not daunting, and comfort remains high even after hours on the road, or off it.

Touareg 2 is a genuinely capable four-wheel-drive, and it takes to trails like Letterman to a politco's faux pas. Its combination of clearance angles, gearing, fording depth and suspension travel compares to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover LR3, Hummer H2, and Lexus GX470, and none of those offer the massive thrust of Touareg's diesel and the Jeep and Hummer don't have its adjustable air suspension.

Back on the highway the Touareg has a Teutonic feel, with smoothness imparted by precision and not softness. It cruises effortlessly regardless of road condition, and belies its heft on winding roads. A sports car it isn't, but you could make a dynamic argument for an inclement weather Grand Touring vehicle.

If you like the Volkswagen Touareg 2 but need a third row of seats at the expanse of some off-road capability, check out the Audi Q7; it uses a stretched version of the same structure.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
City mpg 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway mpg 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Fuel tank 26.4 gal. (100 L)  

Engineering

Engine
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Type3.6L DOHC 24 valve V-6 engine with variable valve control, variable intake length, fuel straight injection (FSI)4.2L DOHC 32 valve V-8 engine with variable valve control, variable intake length, fuel straight injection (FSI)5.0L DOHC 20 valve twin turbo V-10 engine with Common rail direct injection
Bore 3.5 " (89 mm)3.33 " (84 mm)3.19 " (81 mm)
Stroke 3.8 " (96 mm)3.65 " (93 mm)3.76 " (96 mm)
Displacement 220 cu.in. (3,597 cm^3)254 cu.in. (4,163 cm^3)300 cu.in. (4,921 cm^3)
Compression ratio 11.3:112.5:118:1
Horsepower 280HP @ 6,200RPM350HP @ 6,800RPM310HP @ 3,750RPM
Maximum torque 265lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (360Nm @ 3,200RPM)324lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM (440Nm @ 3,500RPM)553lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM (751Nm @ 2,000RPM)
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded (recommended) Diesel (recommended)
Engine management / ignition system Electronic Compression
Performance
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Engine Design
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal  
Cylinder block Cast ironAluminumCast iron
Cylinder head Aluminum  
Valve train DOHC  
Fuel / air supply Direct gasoline injection Common rail direct injection
Emissions LEV II, Tier 2 Bin 5 Federal, Tier 2 Bin 10
Electrical System
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Alternator - Amps 150190 
Battery - Ah 95 85
Drivetrain
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI 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
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Type Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion  
Turning radius 19 ' (5.81 m)  
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Body material Fully galvanized steel  
Front suspensionindependent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar independent, double wishbone, air springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionindependent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar independent, multi-link, air springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar
Service brakes4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discs  
Anti lock braking system 4-wheel, 4-channel  
Wheels7.5 x 17" silver alloy9 x 19" silver alloy 
TiresP255/60HR17 BSW ASP275/45VR19 BSW performance AS 
Drag coefficient 0.41 0.38

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
EPA classMid  
Seating capacity 5  
Passenger volume 99 cu.ft. (2,803 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
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI 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
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI 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
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Doors 
Four doors SSS
Power liftgate SSS
Body color door handles SSS
Grille 
Chrome SSS
Lights, Front/Rear 
Halogen projector beam headlightsS--
Bi-Xenon high intensity low beam headlightsO--
Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam projector beam headlights-SS
Programmable headlights SSS
Front fog/driving SSS
Daytime running lights SSS
Lights on warning SSS
Center high mounted stop light SSS
Mirrors 
Body color mirrors SSS
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinkerSSS
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsS--
Driver and passenger power folding mirrors-SS
Auto dimming driver mirror -SS
Auto dimming passenger mirror -SS
Moldings/Panels 
Body color front bumper SSS
Body color rear bumper SSS
Chrome side window moldings SSS
Black front windshield moldings SSS
Fully galvanized steel body SSS
Exhaust 
Stainless steel SSS
Chrome tailpipe exhaust tips -SS
Roof 
Express open/close 1st row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshadeSSS
Wheels 
7.5 x 17" silver alloyS--
9 x 19" silver alloyOSS
Wheel locks SSS
Tires 
255/60R17 H ASS--
275/45R19 V performance AS-SS
Wipers 
Variable intermittent wipers SSS
Heated wiper jets SSS
Rain detecting wipers SSS
Fixed interval rear wiper SSS
Interior
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Air Conditioning 
Climatronic automatic Air Conditioning SSS
Dual zone front SSS
Rear HVAC with separate controls OOO
Air filter SSS
Dual zone rear OOO
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSS
Panic alarm SSS
Security system SSS
Cruise Control 
Cruise Control with Steering Wheel controls SSS
Distance pacing OOO
Cupholders 
Front cupholders SSS
Rear cupholders SSS
Defroster 
Electric rear window defroster SSS
Heated exterior mirrors SSS
Instrument Cluster 
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, voltmeter, oil temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperatureSSS
PRND in IP SSS
Compass SSS
Systems monitor SSS
Tire specific tire pressure monitor SSS
Low oil level warning SSS
Low coolant warning SSS
Brake fluid warning SSS
Front and rear parking sensors SSS
Parking sensors front and rear w/rear camera OOO
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSS
Integrated key/remote SSS
Passive entry OOO
Valet key SSS
Lighting 
Front and rear reading lightsSSS
Fading dome light SSS
Illuminated entry SSS
Luggage compartment light SSS
4 door entry lights SSS
Variable IP lighting SSS
Locks 
Power locking system with selective unlocking SSS
Auto locking feature SSS
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door buttonSSS
Child safety rear door locks SSS
Mirrors, Interior 
Driver visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visorSSS
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visorSSS
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirrorSSS
Power Outlets 
5 12V DC power outlet(s) SSS
1 AC power outlet(s) SSS
Radio/Audio 
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CD, Steering Wheel audio controlsSSS
Trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc remote CDOOO
Radio data system SSS
Amplifier OOO
Premium amplifier OOO
Window grid antenna SSS
Navigation system OOO
Restraints* 
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsSSS
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbagsSSS
Side Curtain Protection(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags SSS
Airbag occupancy sensor SSS
Front and rear height adjustable seatbelts SS-
Power front/manual rear height adjustable seatbelts --S
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners SSS
Rear center 3 point seatbelt SSS
*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 seatsS--
8-way front seats with power 4-way lumbar support-SS
Front center armrest SSS
Front driver and passenger heatable seats SSS
Front armrest storage SSS
Seating, Rear 
60-40 folding seats SSS
Heatable rear seats OOO
Head restraints w/tilt SSS
Center armrest with pass-through SSS
Armrest storage SSS
Steering Wheel 
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SSS
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSS-
Power tilting and telescoping steering column--S
Heated Steering Wheel --S
Upholstery 
V-Tex seating material S--
Leather seating material OSS
Windows 
Power windows SSS
Manual rear sun blinds -SS
Driver and passenger one-touch open and close featureSSS
Deep tinted windows SSS
Technical
 VR6 FSI V8 FSI V10 TDI
Brakes 
4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discsSSS
4-wheel ABS SSS
Panic brake assist SSS
Hill descent control SSS
Hill hold control SSS
Engine 
3.6L V-6 DOHC, direct gasoline injection, 280hp, 265lb.-ft. torqueS--
4.2L V-8 DOHC, direct gasoline injection, 350hp, 324lb.-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 SSS
Steering 
Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinionS--
Servotronic speed-sensing, hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion-SS
Suspension 
Automatic ride control with adjustable settings OOS
Height adjustable air suspension OOS
Front independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSS-
Front independent double wishbone with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar--S
Rear independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSS-
Rear independent multi-link with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar--S
4-corner auto-levelling OOS
Traction Control 
Rear locking differential OOO
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR) SSS
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) with anti-roll control SSS
Transmission 
6-speed automaticSSS
Tiptronic sequential shift control SSS
Fuel Tank 
26.4 gal. capacity SSS
Original New Car Limited Warranty* 
48 months basic warranty SSS
50000 miles basic warranty SSS
60 months powertrain warranty SSS
60000 miles powertrain warranty SSS
144 months corrosion perforation warranty SSS
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty SSS
48 months roadside assistance warranty SSS
Unlimited miles roadside assistance warranty SSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.