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  Volkswagen Touareg SUV
The Touareg is said to have outstanding on-road and off-road characteristics, and features permanent, electronically controlled four-wheel drive, double wishbone suspension, full air suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, and high-torque engines with five, six, eight or ten cylinders.
With a length of 4.75 metres, width of 1.93 metres, height of 1.72 metres, and a wheel base of 2.86 metres, the Touareg is firmly placed in the off-roader luxury segment.
The Touareg is a crossover design, which will call to mind not only an off-road vehicle, but also a sporty luxury class estate car.
www.cardesignnews.com /news/2002/020426vw-touareg   (725 words)

  
 Volkswagen Touareg Frequently-Asked Questions
In Xenon-equipped Touaregs, the outer most lights in the Touareg's headlight assembly are high intensity discharge lamps, and are used for the low beam, the high beam, and as the daytime running lamps.
In Touaregs equipped with Xenon lamps, the inner lamps in the headlight assembly are traditional high-beam halogen lamps, however these are only used for the "flash to pass" function, which is activated by pulling back on the headlight lever on the steeri ng column.
Touareg owners have reported that this condition only occurs when cold air is directed through the large mesh vent in the middle of the dashboard.
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 AutoWeb - Volkswagen Launches All-New Touareg SUV V6, V8 Petrol and V10 Twin-Turbo Diesel
Touareg's quality of materials combines with the progressive design to create an atmosphere which unites the ruggedness of a high-class off-road vehicle with the elegance of a luxury sedan and dynamic of a tailor-made sports car.
Touareg is thus characterized by very high energy absorption at the front and an extremely rigid passenger cell, including reinforced A, B, C and D pillars and pillar connections.
Following an impact, Touareg's protection system continues to work - airbags are triggered, all doors are automatically unlocked, the battery is isolated from the generator cable, the fuel supply and all high-power electrical units (such as the air conditioner) are shut down and the hazard lights are switched on.
www.autoweb.com.au /start_/showall_/id_VWN/doc_vwg0309161/cms/news/newsarticle.html   (4424 words)

  
 Touareg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The diesel version of the Touareg was named "meanest" or least-energy-efficient 2004 car by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for its fuel economy of 17 in-city miles per gallon (mpg) and 23 highway mpg.
This, along with the Touareg's emissions and their estimated impact on global warming and health, earned it the low "Green Score" of 9, as compared to the Honda Civic GX, which was the "greenest", at a score of 57.
Touareg is sometimes sold as a ready-to-cook mixture of tea and dryed mint, which is easier to store and to prepare, but with flatter taste.
www.blownspeakers.com /pages3/89/touareg.html   (494 words)

  
 All that is Touareg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ignore the "a." It's silent, so that the oddly spelled Touareg is pronounced "tour" with an "egg" at the end.
The Touareg takes its name from the Tuareg people of the southern Sahara, former rulers of Niger and desert traders.
Volkswagen named its first sport-utility vehicle "Touareg," because it "embodies the ideal of man's ability to triumph over the obstacles of a harsh land," according to product planners.
www.touareg.ca   (154 words)

  
 JS Online: VW Touareg ups ante in luxury SUV market
The Touareg (pronounced too-reg or tour-egg) is a fully developed luxury SUV, five years in development, that performs as well and perhaps better than almost anything out there.
The Touareg can hold its own off-road against similar models from Jeep, Land Rover, and Hummer, and on-road can vie for honors against the likes of the Lexus RX330, Acura MDX, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Volvo X90, BMW X5 and even its similarly-designed cousin, the new Porsche Cayenne.
The Touareg is named for a nomadic tribe of people in North Africa, who are famed for their self-reliance and ability to deal with some of the harshest living conditions in the world.
www.jsonline.com /wheels/test/jun03/148746.asp   (835 words)

  
 The Car Connection - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg - Does a $68,000 SUV count as the “people’s car?"
The Touaregs are a fierce tribe of nomads from sub-Saharan Africa.
The Touareg is designed to fill a niche in the VW line-up between the Passat and the even more expensive Phaeton luxury sedan.
The Touareg is a solid vehicle that, solely on its merits, would pose a serious challenge to some of the best SUVs on the road.
www.thecarconnection.com /index.asp?article=5390   (1483 words)

  
 Bad Touareg! Bad Touareg!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
But the Touareg has the potential to experience so many issues that this VOA policy is almost guaranteed to keep you coming back to your service department more than you care to.
The steering wheel on my replacement Touareg did not generate heat - even when the temperature was in the 20s (Fahrenheit) and I activated the heated steering wheel switch on the side of the steering wheel..
Later versions of the Touareg have an indicator in the dash that lets the driver know that the element is on and should be working.
home.kc.rr.com /badtouareg   (5741 words)

  
 Inside Line: Full Test: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg - Popularity Contest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The formula is not unique (the Infiniti FX45 and Nissan Murano are clearly playing in the Touareg's sandbox), but VW is hoping that the Touareg's Volkswagen-ness is the one quality that pushes it to the top of most consumers' shopping lists.
In fact, the rear-seat dimensions of the Touareg are nearly identical to such competitors as the Cadillac SRX and Lexus RX 330.
The Touareg uses a six-speed automatic transmission, which no doubt contributes to the breathtaking acceleration, but there is a good deal of commotion as a result of the car running through all the gears.
www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=100651   (2456 words)

  
 VW Touareg -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The VW Touareg is an (4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine) automobile manufactured by (Click link for more info and facts about Volkswagen) Volkswagen.
The Touareg is the product of a joint venture with (Click link for more info and facts about Porsche) Porsche which also produced the (Click link for more info and facts about Porsche Cayenne) Porsche Cayenne.
The Diesel V10 engine pushes the Touareg from 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in 9.9 seconds, and on to 125 mph (200 km/h) maximum.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/vw/vw_touareg1.htm   (491 words)

  
 2004 Volkswagen Touareg Prices and Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Touareg (tour-regg) is available with a 220-hp V6, 310-hp V8, or a 310-hp V10 turbodiesel.
Touareg was developed in conjunction with Porsche, which offers its own version as the more-expensive Cayenne.
Touareg is a 4-dr wagon with a rear liftgate.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/37549   (730 words)

  
 Boston.com cars.com:
The Touareg’s name symbolizes the vehicle’s ability to function in varying travel conditions — much like the desert nomads are able to adapt themselves to difficult situations.
Volkswagen AG in Germany notes that the Touareg combines the merits of an offroad vehicle with those of a luxury-class estate car.
The four-door Touareg will be built at a new plant in Germany by Porsche, along with that company’s brand-new Cayenne SUV.
www.cars.com /carsapp/boston?szc=02110&srv=parser&act=display&mknm=Volkswagen&mdnm=Touareg&tf=/features/2003overview/volkswagen/touareg.tmpl   (539 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - New VW diesels: Passat tops Touareg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Touareg TDI is a midsize sport-utility vehicle positioned as a high-price, limited-volume showpiece.
Touareg TDI, which comes loaded, is $58,415, similar in price to the most-expensive gasoline-engine Touareg V-8, but a staggering $16,000 more than the base V-8 gas-power Touareg.
Touareg is 187.2 inches long, 75.9 inches wide, 68 inches tall on a 112.4-inch wheelbase.
www.usatoday.com /money/autos/reviews/healey/2004-06-10-vw-tdi_x.htm   (1499 words)

  
 First Drive: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Based on the same platform as the Porsche Cayenne, the gasoline-powered Touareg is a fun-to-drive and capable crossover SUV that really does put the "sport" in sport-utility vehicle.
The new Touareg TDI doesn't look any different from its gasoline-powered stablemates on the outside, and its smart, conservative Teutonic style should be timeless and attractive for years to come.
The Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are based on the same platform, and their shared DNA is obvious from some angles.
www.edmunds.com /apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=102383/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/new/2004/volkswagen/touareg/100377732/roadtestarticle.html&articleId=102383   (1789 words)

  
 VW Touareg — World Premiere at the Paris Salon 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Touareg is positioned as a high-end off-road vehicle — a strongly expanding segment.
The Touareg thus handles like a luxury sedan; its driving behaviour is extremely safe and controllable; its curve stability is outstanding even under unfavorable road conditions.
In addition, the Touareg also comes standard with a lock for the central differential as well as a reduction level.
www.germancarfans.com /news.cfm/newsid/2020926.003   (1223 words)

  
 There and Back in a Volkswagen Touareg
The Touareg's torque (lb-ft) is 225 at 3200 RPM.
The Touareg took more beatings than we did on our bikes and was still there to comfort us at the end of every day.
To view shots of the Touareg during the 03 tour, head to www.bikemag.com/gallery/47.
www.bikemag.com /features/heavypedaltour/touareg   (456 words)

  
 Volkswagen UK > Models > Touareg
Even by their standards, the Touareg is quite an achievement.
The Touareg's association with sailing is causing much excitement.
We are proud to announce that the Volkswagen Touareg is supporting five members of the British Olympics eventing team this season.
www.vw.co.uk /new_cars/touareg   (181 words)

  
 Car and Driver - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg - September 2002
On-road, the Touareg serves as a luxury sedan, and off-road, it attacks terrain with a "mountain-goat attitude."
The Touareg's U.S. lifetime will start in June 2003, when it hits VW stores at a rate of 45,000 or so a year.
The Touareg eased to a stop and locked itself in place without coasting backward, thanks to the hill-holder feature.
www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=2480   (677 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg at Epinions.com
The Touareg is nearly as long as Acura's MDX and Volvo's XC90, so keeping the vehicle's length down was not the cause.
I didn’t take the Touareg off the road, but did note that it is designed to be more capable there than competitors like the FX, MDX, RX 330, XC90, X5 and so on.
Ultimately, the Touareg seems best suited for a buyer I suspect is rare: one who wants a comfortable, car-like SUV with true off-road capabilities.
www.epinions.com /content_115520999044   (1857 words)

  
 Volkswagen Touareg (03- )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Touareg began as a joint development with Porsche's Cayenne, and the two cars share some components, but they have gone their separate ways since the early prototype stage.
Unlike rivals such as BMW's X5 and Volvo's new XC90, the Touareg is a proper off-roader with lockable differentials and a low-ratio gear set to add to its full-time four-wheel drive.
It has the motive power to live up to these looks, too: one of the two engines available at launch is a mighty 5.0-litre V10 turbodiesel with 313bhp and a monster 553lb ft of torque.
www.tiscali.co.uk /motoring/roadtests/roadtest_561_1.html   (383 words)

  
 Volkswagen Touareg V-10 Diesel: An Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUV | American International Automobile Dealers |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
During the course of road-testing the Volkswagen Touareg V-10 Diesel, I practically sold one to a married couple in the market for a new family vehicle.
Though the Touareg looks stately, when you hit the gas it feels like you’ve hitched a ride on an angry rhino that’s been stuck with a trank dart.
When she saw the Touareg parked in the lane outside their townhouse, she upgraded her opinion to an optimistic, “hmm.” She said she liked the Reed Green paint, a slightly pale shade, which, again, was stately without being arrogant.
www.aiada.org /article.asp?id=31892   (1341 words)

  
 2004 Volkswagen Touareg - Review
The Touareg (pronounced "tour-egg") is a four-door sport utility wagon that is equipped with either a 3.2-liter 24-valve V-6 or a 4.2-liter 32-valve V-8.
Also, the Touareg can go play in the water, up to 22.8 inches, to be specific; so don’t be afraid to cross a stream, should you encounter one.
The Touareg is a remarkable driving machine—while it looks subtle and refined, it is, in reality, very much a brawny, take-no-prisoners performer.
www.suvxccessory.com /xccessory/2004-volkswagen-touareg-review.html   (1087 words)

  
 Touareg
This informal group site is meant to serve as an easy-to-use information point for accessing relevant Touareg information and for posting related photos.
Touareg owners are encourged to post photos of their vehicles, too.
If you are uploading photos, all I ask is that you use reasonable-size photos that are web-quality resolution (large images that are of "print-quality" take up a huge amount of space and are slow to download).
groups.msn.com /touareg   (428 words)

  
 VW Mediaroom: PLEASE NOTE NEWS ON 2005 TOUAREG V10
Volkswagen sold 2004 model-year Touareg V10 but new 2005 requirements required the update to the V10’s exhaust filtration.
Volkswagen said the model year suspension of sales of the V10 is disappointing but is only a temporary setback in creating a family of advanced, powerful, clean and very fuel efficient diesel engines.
NOTE: Since its debut in the U.S., Volkswagen’s V10 TDI in the Touareg has been widely regarded as one of the world’s most advanced engines in the market.
media.vw.com /article_display.cfm?article_id=9549   (396 words)

  
 VWvortex Forums: Compilation Of Posted "Touareg Secrets"
All techs should be made aware of this in case a customer comes in thinking they have a problem with parking lights staying on, on one side of the car with the ignition key removed.
- Touareg Secret #18: I found that if electrical components didn’t respond or were slow to respond to switch movement (such as locks, mirrors, windows, or anything controlled by the electrical control unit), I had to disconnect the battery and connect the cables together to discharge all systems and reset all control units as needed.
Touareg Secret #4, on the bottom of the rack itself at the points of attachment, there are labels LF, LR, RF, and RR, which tell you you left from right and front from rear, use these if the angle stuff is confusing to you
forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=1144605   (3714 words)

  
 Motor Trend: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This premium position enables to the unibody Touareg to package a high level of standard equipment and offer sophisticated componentry that will distinguish the new player from the mainstream.
Beyond being ready to tackle an occasional blizzard, the Touareg packs true off-road credentials with three locking differentials standard, along with low range and up to 12 inches of ground clearance.
For North America, the Touareg will likely appear at the Detroit show and go on sale as a 2004 model, with prices starting in the mid to upper $30s.
www.motortrend.com /roadtests/suv/112_0205_touareg   (450 words)

  
 Forbes.com: 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V-10   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As for all that grit and luxe, the latest TV ad campaign for the Touareg emphasizes both this vehicle's swanky interior digs and its ability to rock 'n' roll over the worst sort of terrain you might ever consider taking a $40,000-plus vehicle across or through.
And it's not hype: After test-driving the Touareg, we can tell you that it is indeed one of the most capable off-road SUVs we've ever driven--and it's also mighty upscale inside, too.
It has a great ride, too, but only the V-6 Touareg is cost-competitive, and then, stacked against the likes of the cheaper Nissan Murano or the Honda Pilot, it once again doesn't make economic sense.
www.forbes.com /2004/11/08/cx_mf_1108test_print.html   (1847 words)

  
 Volkswagen Touareg Audio, Video, Telephone, Keyless Start, Paddle Shift, and Dead Pedal Installation
Because there are two different ways to get audio into the Touareg navigation radio, and there are many different audio devices, and many different mounting locations, I offer several versions of auxiliary input cables for the Touareg navigation radio.
The easiest way to get audio into the Touareg navigation radio is with one of the 4 versions of the AV cables I offer.
It is also possible to connect an external audio source (MP3 player) to the standard Touareg radio using the Blitzsafe adapter.
www.tm-techmark.com /tri.htm   (683 words)

  
 The Car Connection - Can Volkswagen Do It Again? - Another new wave of products is coming, but will they push VW higher?
The Touareg and Phaeton are likely to be the two of the more visible new products on tap from Volkswagen.
While Phaeton and Touareg buyers are likely to be more demanding than traditional Volkswagen customers, David Healy, an analyst with Burnham Securities, insists the entire new lineup will have to meet higher expectations, "in the U.S. in particular," if VW expects to maintain its momentum.
Building a lean, modern assembly line in the States could be a matter of "do-or-die," suggests CAR's Dr. Cole, though it would also exacerbate a problem VW already has with global overcapacity.
www.thecarconnection.com /index.asp?n=156,175&sid=175&article=6110   (1130 words)

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