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2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review
Powerful and sophisticated V10 diesel available.
2005 Touareg Review Summary & Specifications
Volkswagen Touareg combines luxury, sophistication and good road manners with impressive off-road capability. It'll deliver you anywhere you desire in smooth, luxurious comfort. The engineering that went into it is impressive. The V6 Touareg gets more power for 2005, but you'll need the V8 for respectable levels of performance, and the new 2005 Touareg V10 TDI brings a lot more power to the party.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Volkswagen Touareg V6 ($37,140); V8 ($44,260); V10 TDI ($58,490) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter dohc 40-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 240-hp 3.2-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 310-hp 4.2-liter dohc 40-valve V8; 310-hp 4.9-liter sohc 20-valve turbodiesel V10 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), ESP stability control, all-wheel drive, adaptive torque distribution, front, side, and curtain airbags, three-point belts for all passengers including the rear-center position; force-limiters on front belts; tensioners on rear belts |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic parking aid, tire pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-DRIVE-VW |
| Manufacturer URL | www.vw.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 37140 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volkswagen Touareg V8 ($44,260) |
| Standard Equipment | full leather upholstery, 12-way power adjustable seating, 18-inch alloy wheels, wood trim, power glass sunroof, dual-zone climate control with rear seat controls, multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic rain-sensor window wipers |
| Destination Charge | 615 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Equipment package #5 ($11,000) includes air suspension, four-zone climate control, Nappa leather trim, wood interior upgrade, 6-CD changer, silver roof rack, tire pressure monitor, rear differential lock, electronic parking assistance, navigation system, bi-xenon headlamps, Convenience package (keyless access and memory function, power-adjustable steering column and front seat belts, sound system upgrade), and Winter Package (heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, ski bag) |
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| Price as Tested | 55875 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 310 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 302 @ 3000-4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.2/75/9/68.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/NA/41.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/NA/35.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 71 |
| Payload | 1250 |
| Towing Capacity | 7716 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double-wishbon, air springs, adjustable dampers |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link, air springs, adjustable dampers |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3-11.8 |
| Curb Weight | 5300 |
| Stock Tires | P255/55VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 |
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