The 2008 model year of the Volkswagen Touareg, the first ever sport utility vehicle (Suv) model from the Wolfsburg-based car maker is manufacture its North American debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.
Named as the Touareg 2, the vehicle is poised to stir the American car fans at the show with the vehicle's updated covering styling featuring the company's signature Volkswagen "face" manufacture highlighted by the chrome front grille. Other exclusive features of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 comprise redesigned headlamps and darkened taillights, redesigned aerodynamics, sporty rear spoiler with integrated third brake light, optional Bi-Xenon headlights with Afs Ii that improves night time driving visibility in cornering, and several wheel options for distinct Vw Touareg 2 model trims. For the Vr6 Fsi, 17-inch alloy wheels are suitable while the 19-inch alloy wheels are suitable for the V8 Fsi and V10 Tdi Twin Turbo models. Moreover, the 2008 Vw Touareg comes with all-new covering colors for the customers to choose from. It includes Alaska Gray, Cranberry, Galapagos and White Gold.
Interior highlights of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 comprise redesigned luxury seating principles featuring suitable 12-way power driver's seat, suitable Sirius Satellite Radio, park distance control, power lift gate, new instrument knot with larger display, new silver metallic trim, available ten speaker Dynaudio premium sound system, and optional keyless access with a start/stop button. Bunch of optional packages are also available like the Lux, Lux Plus and Technologie packages.
The Vw Touareg 2 also comes with a host of safety features and driver aid systems to enhance the vehicle's handling. These comprise new rollover sensor principles to detect rollover situation and initiate the side and side head curtain airbags, enhanced tire pressure monitoring principles (Tps), Electronic Stabilization program (Esp), hydraulic braking assist, a prophylactic braking pressure build-up system, and rain brake support. In addition, the Touareg 2 also comes with the world-first "Absplus" braking principles from Volkswagen.
At the heart of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 comes a three power plant options for the customers to choose from: the powerful 3.6-liter Vr6 Fsi, the recently upgraded 4.2- liter V8 Fsi, and the monstrous 5.0-liter V10 Tdi Twin Turbo.
The 3.6-liter Vr6 Fsi machine replaces the suitable 3.2-liter machine of the Volkswagen Touareg. The machine now produces 280 hp, an added 40 horsepower compared to the old engine. The 4.2- liter V8 Fsi features unleaded fuel direct injection principles and pumps out 350 hp and produces 325 lbs. Ft amount of peak torque. Lastly, the 5.0-liter V10 Tdi Twin Turbo for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 pumps out 310 hp and produces a astonishing 553 lbs. Ft. Of peak torque output, allowing the Touareg 2 to perform an impressive towing capability of about 7,716 pounds. All of these engines are qualified with capability Vw timing parts like Vw timing chain. The Touareg 2's suitable gearbox powers the vehicle's permanent 4Xmotion four-wheel drive (4Wd) system. Moreover, the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 also features off-road operate systems like Hill Roll Back aid and Hill Descent Assist.
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 will arrive in Volkswagen dealerships this spring carrying a base manufacturer's recommend sell price (Msrp) of ,320.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 U.S. Debut in New York