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2011 Volkswagen Touareg

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Touareg looks brawny, though its true off-road capability isn’t readily apparent its exterior styling is designed to make it look rugged yet refined, practical yet stylish. Upon introduction, the V6 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, V6, 220-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The V8 is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 310-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The 2011 Touareg is all-new for 2011. Measured more broadly, The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is among the best of the mid-size luxury SUVs. It offers better off-road capability.

Inside, The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg offers comfortable seating for five with rich interior appointments and controls that are easy to use. Indeed, this is among the most comfortable of Volkswagens with firm, supportive seats. It delivers good acceleration performance, enhanced by a wonderful six-speed automatic transmission that smoothly selects exactly the right gearing for every situation. On the highway, the Touareg provides a fairly smooth ride, though opting for the 19-inch wheels brings in some road vibration and noise. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is no sports sedan, but handling is responsive for a heavy SUV. Off road, the 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. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg boasts a brawny stance, yet shares styling cues with the upcoming Phaeton luxury car and other future Volkswagen models that give it a sophisticated, upscale appearance. With its articulate suspension, sophisticated drive system, and advanced technology, the Touareg gains the respect, if not the appreciation, of veteran off-road enthusiasts. Seen as a key new vehicle, The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg joins the large Phaeton luxury sedan in pushing the Volkswagen image and its average selling price up. This premium position enables Touareg to package a high level of standard equipment and offer sophisticated compo entry that will distinguish the new player from the mainstream.