2013 Volkswagen Touareg Sport Utility

Summary

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Now featuring more horsepower from the diesel engine, the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size SUV available with three different engines; 3.6-liter V6 (280 hp/265 lb-ft of torque), 3.0-liter V6 TDI� Clean Diesel engine (240 hp/406 lb-ft of torque) and a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 hybrid engine (380 hp/425 lb-ft of torque). All engines are paired with the same 8-speed automatic transmission and 4MOTION� permanent AWD system. Fuel consumption falls within an EPA estimated range of 16 mpg city to 28 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Features include 19-inch alloy wheels, navigation system, bi-xenon HID headlights, rearview camera, dual-zone electronic climate control, heated front seats and heated rear seats. Safety is comprised of a special reinforced safety cage, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electric parking brake, electronic stability control (ESC), intelligent crash response system, anti-lock braking (ABS), anti-slip regulation (ASR), electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD), and hill descent assist (HA). The Touareg is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Sport Utility

The Touareg doesn't offer a third row of seating, but it's one of the roomiest, most comfortable vehicles with seating for five, with a luxurious cabin and a smooth, quiet ride. In plush Executive versions with the awesome Dynaudio sound system, the Touareg is equipped and trimmed more as a luxury vehicle than as a Volkswagen.

What's new for 2013?

Volkswagen Touareg TDI diesel models get a power boost for 2013, to 240 horsepower, while its EPA ratings are up 1 mpg overall, to 20 mpg city, 29 highway. Otherwise the Touareg lineup carries over with only a few minor changes. The Hybrid gets new LED taillights; a new 18-inch 'Karakum' wheel design is offered in VR6 and TDI Sport models; and Vavona decorative wood interior trim has been added to Executive and Hybrid models.

Model Strengths

Comfortable seating
quiet, smooth ride
luxurious interior
handles well for a utility vehicle
strong, economical TDI
performance-oriented Hybrid model

Model Review

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg in three different trims--Sport, Lux and Executive--and each of these trims is offered in either VR6 or TDI form. VR6 models have a narrow-angle 'VR6' V6 engine under the hood, making 280 horsepower, while TDI models get a 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 engine.

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