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	Volkswagen Touareg SUV
		April 30, 2002 – Volkswagen has released first details of the Touareg, joining the Passat W8 and the Phaeton in the next phase of the company's luxury segment campaign.
		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.
	archive.cardesignnews.com /news/2002/020426vw-touareg/index.html (725 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg - First Drive
		Volkswagen recently gave us an opportunity to sample their forthcoming Touareg SUV both on-road and off at Volkswagen's Ehra Lessien proving grounds and we came away both surprised and impressed.
		The Touareg is also able to wade through 23 inches of standing water thanks to watertight door and tailgate seals and engine air intakes that have been relocated higher in the engine compartment.
		Volkswagen also showed a prototype of what they are calling the "extreme" package which includes numerous skid plates, air suspension as standard equipment, sway bar links that electronically disconnect to allow more independent wheel motion, a front differential, side running boards and an exterior mounted spare tire on a swing out gate.
	www.vwvortex.com /artman/publish/printer_353.shtml (2485 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Volkswagen, for instance, entered a modified Touareg in the Paris Dakar.
		The Touareg's 1st facelift was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motorshow.
		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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Volkswagen_Touareg (1079 words)

	2004 Volkswagen Touareg Review \| AutoSite New Car Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Powering the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is your choice of a 220-horsepower, 3.2-liter V6 that produces 225 pound-feet of torque; a 4.2-liter V8 that makes 310 ponies and 302 lb.-ft. of thrust; or a 5.0-liter, turbodiesel V10 with the same amount of horsepower as the V8 but 553 lb.-ft. of grunt.
		For the record, Volkswagen states that the Touareg V8’s fuel economy is rated 14 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway by the EPA.
		Had the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg been easier to drive smoothly in the city, had it stunned us with capability on a twisty road, and yes, perhaps if we had challenged it more thoroughly in the bush, perhaps we’d be more forgiving of the awful cockpit ergonomics.
	www.aicautosite.com /Reviews/2004-volkswagen-touareg.asp (3140 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg Vehicle Reviews and Commentary. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg was Motor Trend magazine's choice for SUV of the Year, and that was my hands-down winner.
		Volkswagen should win a controversy of the year award, if somewhere in autodom there is such a thing.
		The Touareg can be called many things in this era of crossover vehicles, but to put it simply it's a very high-end premium SUV for a middle of the road price.
	www.touareg.ca /reviews.html (1301 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg Preview
		In the past, Volkswagen had very little prestige in North America, but after working hard to upgrade their image over the years people are gearing up to spend more on the VW brand.
		Touareg was designed and engineered to be a competent off-road trekker with as much as 300 mm (11.8 in) of ground clearance.
		The Touareg easily powers past the 203 mm (8 in) of clearance between Mother Earth and the MDX by leaving as much as 300 mm (11.8 in) of atmosphere between its undercarriage and the earth.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2004_volkswagen_touareg_preview.aspx (2884 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI
		The off-road competency of the air suspended Touareg is enhanced by excellent approach and departure angles of 33.2 degrees, thanks to its minimal overhangs and generous, maximum off-road ride height.
		Incidentally, with the conventional steel spring suspension, the Touareg is capable of handling approach and departure angles of 28 degrees.
		The Touareg's off-road performance ability is outstanding, its level of safety and driver aids as comprehensive as I have ever seen, and its comfort and quality levels unsurpassed in an SUV, less the $100,000+ Range Rover.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2004_volkswagen_touareg_v10_tdi.aspx (2414 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg Frequently-Asked Questions
		Volkswagen claims in numerous pieces of literature that the Touareg can tow 7700 pounds, but the owner's manual indicates that the Touareg sho uld only tow Class I or Class II trailers which are a maximum of 2000 and 3500 pounds respectively.
		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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	ZDNet 2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review & Comparison
		But the Touareg has most of those, and it trumps the Phaeton with a dual-range permanent four-wheel-drive system, standard on all models, and an available air suspension system that changes ground clearance depending on speed and driver demand, providing 11.8 inches of clearance under 12mph.
		Its 310 horsepower at 6,200rpm and 302 pound-feet of torque between 3,000rpm and 4,000rpm is enough to move the 5,300-pound Touareg from a standstill to 60mph in a claimed 7.6 seconds.
		The Touareg V-8 is remarkably light on its feet for a vehicle in the 5,000-pound class.
	review.zdnet.com /2005_Volkswagen_Touareg/4505-10868_16-31352573.html (1547 words)

	2004 Volkswagen Touareg Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
		Touareg surrounds occupants with a carefully engineered safety structure with a rigid roof designed to protect them in a crash or rollover, and Volkswagen expects to be awarded a four-star rollover rating from the federal government.
		Touareg senses when an accident has occurred and automatically unlocks the doors, disconnects the battery, and turns on the warning flashers.
		Most important to safety are seat belts, which should always be worn, and Touareg comes with three-point belts for all passengers including the rear-center position; the front belts are equipped with force-limiters to reduce injuries, while the rear belts have tensioners to enhance their effectiveness.
	www.nctd.com /review-intro.cfm?ReviewID=1398 (854 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg V-6 - Short Take Road Tests - Car and Driver - January 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The 5412-pound Touareg V-8, powered by the familiar Audi 4.2-liter, 40-valve unit that makes 310 horsepower and 302 pound-feet of torque, galloped from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and eclipsed the quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds.
		Convincing Americans that a Volkswagen SUV deserves to be cross-shopped with today's luxury nameplates is a steep hill the Touareg is faced with.
		Thus, the Touareg could be initially compared with more natural competitors such as the Honda Pilot and the Toyota 4Runner, the latter offering the off-road prowess to seriously challenge the Touareg V-6.
	www.caranddriver.com /shortroadtests/7604/volkswagen-touareg-v-6.html (952 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg - Wikicars
		The Touareg was co-developed with Porsche, who was also looking to add an SUV to their lineup, as a cost-sharing initiative.
		Volkswagen is working on fixing these issues, and will return the V10 to the US lineup in 2006.
		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.
	wikicars.org /en/Volkswagen_Touareg (1211 words)

	2007 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews. SUV Reviews by CNET.
		Volkswagen's Touareg proved its off-road chops last year in the DARPA Grand Challenge, where it won first place by negotiating a 132-mile desert course without the aid of a driver.
		The Touareg is a comfortable ride, and Volkswagen gives the interior a luxury feel with leather seats and quality materials all around.
		Volkswagen doesn't make Bluetooth cell phone integration available on the Touareg, a bit of a surprise given its other upscale appointments.
	reviews.cnet.com /2007_Volkswagen_Touareg/4505-10868_7-32136304.html (1449 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg - Road Test & Review - Automobile Magazine
		They decided that the Touareg must be a true SUV, id est, with superior manners on- and off-road, and, bless their little Teutonic hearts, they have pulled it off.
		Volkswagen avoided building a watered-down crossover vehicle, feeling that the target market would demand validation--it would not be enough for a VW SUV to look like an SUV; it also would have to manage tumbled rocks and steep gullies the way a genuine SUV does.
		To watch a video of Volkswagen's fabulous twelve-cylinder engine in motion, with four rows of pistons going up and down and counterweights flying, is as mesmerizing for an adult car enthusiast as the first season of Sesame Street must have been for America's five-year-olds.
	www.automobilemag.com /reviews/suvs/0210_volkswagen_touareg (629 words)

	2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
		Touareg surrounds occupants with a carefully engineered safety structure with a rigid roof designed to protect them in a crash or rollover.
		Touareg senses when an accident has occurred and automatically unlocks the doors, disconnects the battery, and turns on the warning flashers.
		Most important to safety are seat belts, which should always be worn, and Touareg comes with three-point belts for all passengers including the rear-center position; the front seat belts are equipped with force-limiters to reduce injuries, while the rear belts have tensioners to enhance their effectiveness.
	www.newcartestdrive.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2006_Volkswagen_Touareg&ReviewID=1885 (734 words)

	2007 Volkswagen Touareg - Ratings & Reviews - Ann Job - MSN Autos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Touareg, however, is part of a strategy at the German carmaker to expand the brand upscale.
		The Touareg uses the same chassis that's in the more-expensive Porsche Cayenne, and there's a noticeable firmness to the ride.
		The cargo room at the back of the Touareg tester was so nicely carpeted and accented by shiny silver cargo hooks, it looked too pretty to put potted plants or other dirty things into it.
	autos.msn.com /research/vip/job.aspx?make=Volkswagen&model=Touareg (1113 words)

	2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
		Touareg's all-wheel-drive and traction-control systems automatically apportion power to the wheels with the best grip, providing better traction and requiring less skill from the driver.
		Inside, Touareg is sophisticated and refined, with the taut finish and keen attention to detail we've also come to expect from Volkswagen.
		The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is available in three models: V6 ($37,140), V8 ($44,260), and V10 TDI diesel ($58,490).
	www.newcartestdrive.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2005_Volkswagen_Touareg&ReviewID=1710 (1117 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg Information Resource Site \| Your source for information on the Volkswagen Touareg Sport Utility ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The first ever SUV that Volkswagen manufacturer of high quality VW fan has restyled for the 2008 model year is returning as the Touareg 2.
		The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 is the follow-up to, you guessed it, the first Touareg, and this time around they've added just enough new goodies to warrant a new name.
		When the sheet was pulled from the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg before a crowd of story-hungry auto journalists at the 2007 Vancouver International Auto Show, I expected more; more in the way of visual changes to VW's highly praised SUV.
	www.touareg.ca (1145 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg One Vehicle, Every Journey
		Volkswagen has engineered a vehicle that can cruise like a sedan, accelerate like a sports car, and conquer off-rood like a tank - the Volkswagen Touareg.
		Engineered specifically to cater to harsh and diverse climates of places like the Middle East, the Touareg is a vehicle that will convince you that there's no more need for compromise when driving.
		The performance portfolio of the Touareg combines to solve several of driver dilemmas simultaneously.
	www.prweb.com /releases/2006/7/prweb416863.htm (451 words)

	ZDNet 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Review & Comparison
		The best thing about the Touareg's stereo (the premium version in our test car) is its sound quality, pumped out of 11 speakers around the cabin.
		Because the Touareg is meant to be taken off-road, the navigation system adds some interesting functionality.
		However, off-road devotees tend towards a more rugged image fulfilled by cars such as the Toyota FJ Cruiser, and the Touareg looks more like a car to arrive at the opera in.
	review.zdnet.com /2007_Volkswagen_Touareg/4505-10868_16-32136304.html (1560 words)

	The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
		The last time we saw Touaregs we were driving from Paris across the Sahara in a 505 Peugeot.
		These Touaregs were beautiful people on camels patrolling the dessert.
		If you wanted a similar car with a whole bunch of power and the V8 version is not enough you could opt for her cousin, the Porsche Cayenne.
	www.gayot.com /lifestyle/automobile/volkswagen_touareg.html (515 words)

	usnews.com: Auto reviews: Volkswagen Touareg (9/11/03)
		The Touareg looks like a swollen Passat wagon, which is a handsome car in itself but not in its expanded form.
		That debate is somewhat academic though, since the Touareg represents a bigger phenomenon: the appeal of overkill.
		Even the name, which translates as "free folk," goes overboard: Evidently the Touareg are a group of nomads who somehow manage to master the harsh living conditions of the Sahara desert.
	www.usnews.com /usnews/biztech/auto/review/volkswagen_touareg.htm (752 words)

	2006 Volkswagen Touareg - Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos
		The Touareg is Volkswagen’s entry into the SUV segment, sharing a platform with the Porsche Cayenne.
		The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg receives a new 3.6-liter FSI V6 engine during the model year, replacing the 3.2-liter V6 available early in the year.
		The Touareg V10 TDI returns for 2006 powered by a 5.0-liter 10-cylinder twin-turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 310 horsepower and 533 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
	autos.msn.com /research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2006&make=Volkswagen&model=Touareg (145 words)

	2007 Touareg review - VolkswagenTalk.com
		On September, 28th, 2006 in Paris, Volkswagen presented to the world a new generation the 2007 Touareg.
		On the assurance of the developers, the new version of 2007 Touareg with the modified pneumosuspension has better steering by helm in a sport mode and in general, faultlessly behavior on good roads, but just as before will perfectly overcome any impassability.
		Volkswagen Forum recognizes that "Volkswagen", it's logos and various model names are registered trademarks of Volkswagen of America, Inc..
	www.volkswagentalk.com /2007-touareg-review-t261.html (585 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg Reviews at CarReview.com
		New to the Volkswagen family is the 2004 Touareg 4WD SUV.
		The root problem is that the V-8 equipped Touareg has a top speed of 145, so theoretically you have to put a Z-rated tire on it, that are also rated for the Touareg's GVWR.
		The Touareg is very unique in its GVWR and top speed combination and the tire manufacturers haven't caught up to it yet.
	www.carreview.com /cat/automobiles/suv/volkswagen/PRD_292514_1524crx.aspx (964 words)

	Volkswagen Touareg: Lease Questions - CarSpace Automotive Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		For a new, 2007 V-6 Touareg with Nav., park assist, leather, power seats, back up camera (package #2), the dealer is telling me that $700 over the invoice price is $44,527.
		According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8 with an MSRP of $47,415 and a selling price of $38,600 through VW Credit right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year are $447.
		The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '06 Touareg V8 would be exactly the same.
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