Is the 2012 VW Touareg a luxury car?
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg offers refined powertrains, excellent interior comfort, as well as a luxurious feel–although it carries a luxury-class price tag for a mainstream brand.
When did the VW Touareg come out in the US?
When introduced to the U.S. for the 2004 model year, the VW Touareg aspired to be a do-everything SUV. In its newest iteration, the Touareg has shed 300+ pounds (which included dumping a lo-range transfer case) and is now tailored for on-road, all-season comfort and composure.
What kind of crash test does the Volkswagen Touareg do?
In recent Edmunds brake testing, the Touareg Hybrid came to a stop from 60 mph in an admirable 121 feet. In crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Touareg earned a top score of “Good” in frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength tests.
Is the Touareg Hybrid similar to the Porsche Cayenne?
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is actually priced quite closely to the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. While the two are closely related, too, you might find the Porsche not only more attractive but more fun to drive.
What is the hybrid system on a VW Touareg?
The Touareg Hybrid model incorporates a start-stop system and regenerative braking; and the hybrid system allows the transmission to smartly—and completely—disengage from the engine, to allow coasting long distances at higher speed.
What’s the towing capacity of a VW Touareg?
The new Touareg can be specified to levels of rock-scrambling and mud-churning close to those of the previous model, but it’s no longer built into all of them. Those who tow will note that the maximum towing capacity is 7,700 lbs for all three engines. Attention to detail shines throughout the Touareg’s five-seat cabin.