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2010 Volkswagen Touareg to be Seven-Seater

Posted July 29 2008 08:59 AM by staff 
Filed under: Opinion, Volkswagen Touareg, SUVs, SUV


volkswagen touareg front left.jpg

The current Volkswagen Touareg is one of those inbetweens that never really panned out. It’s more premium than those in its direct class but it can’t compete with the likes of Audi, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes.



The new Touareg is due in 2010 and VW seems to have cleaned up the mid-size SUV.


First, it turned the SUV into a seven seat with increased efficiency by using more aluminum to lessen weight. The 2010 Touareg will come with a 208kW 3.2 liter V6 petrol, or gasoline, engine or a 257 kW 4.2 liter V8. Diesels are also on the table with either a 2.7 or 3.0 turbodiesel being offered. All are matched with a six speed automatic gearbox.

Additional details and images can be found at the original article. Our take? The Touareg seems intent on maintaining its inbetween spot between the true luxury SUVs and the less expensive competitors. Maybe VW's trying to carve a new niche? We don’t know…. The middle is not necessarily a good spot.



via Carcentral



COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Mastertechmark   (August 3 2008 03:19 PM)

Just my opinion: I think if your in the market for a Tuareg you can most likely afford to shell out a few extra clams and get the power and prestige from a Porsche Cayan.
 
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