The new Volkswagen Touareg
With the approach of the exhibition in Geneva, more automaker revealed its new models. Late last night and it made Volkswagen, disseminate information and pictures of the new generation Touareg. The car is 40 millimeters. longer than its predecessor, but with 20 millimeters lower. Its appearance has become more attractive as a sport has acquired character. Popular SUV has a totally new vision of the front, which is in the style of the new models the company. The interior is also radically changed, becoming more stylish and spacious, and according to the new Volkswagen Touareg boasts the largest panoramic roof in its class. The car has a so-called ‘flexible’ seats, the rear move by 160 millimeters. lengthwise and folded by pressing a button, releasing up to 1 642 liters cargo space. Fuel economy is paramount in the new Touareg, which plays a key role in reducing his body weight. Popular SUV has a whole 208 kg lighter than its predecessor, while the chassis strength is increased by 5%. Moreover, the German engineers were seriously else work on aerodynamics, but the presence of 8-stage automatic transmission and start / stop system (with six-cylinder units) further contributes to energy efficiency.
With the introduction in the market in April, Volkswagen Touareg will be offered with two diesel engines. These are our familiar 3.0 V6 TDI, with power 240 h.p. and a maximum torque of 550 Nm and 4.2 V8 TDI, delivering 335 h.ps. power and 800 Nm torque. In their fuel consumption is a drop respectively to 7.4 and 9.1l/100km. The model will be available with 3.6 V6 FSI petrol unit with power 280k.s. in which the average fuel consumption in the whole cast 2.5l to 9.9l/100km. The most interesting modification, however Touareg Hybrid, which years ago, at the prototype based on the previous generation model, the company confirmed that it will be available in the introduction of the new Touareg.
Hybrid vehicle system consists of V6 TSI petrol engine (333 h.p.) and electric (47 h.p.) and combined fuel consumption is 7.4l/100km. Touareg Hybrid can move in and fully electric mode at up to 50 kilometers per hour, but it has not been disclosed how far can pass the energy stored in batteries. This modification accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.5 sec and a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour.
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