- suv 82,244
- 2,230 below average
- 17,900 good
- Fairfield, OH
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- 2,230 below average suv 82,244 gasoline grey automatic
2011 volkswagen touareg review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, with v6, diesel, and hybrid versions. introductionthe volkswagen touareg is all-new for 2011. The 2011 volkswagen touareg features a choice of gas, diesel or hybrid power, an 8-speed automatic, and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system designed to handle true off-road use or improve stability on ice. The 2011 touareg can tackle the most rugged of terrain yet cruise down the highway in luxurious comfort, and volkswagen claims it's one of the safest automobiles of all time. a new hybrid gas-electric version headlines the 2011 touareg lineup. The 2011 touareg v6 tsi hybrid is the most powerful and the most expensive. The hybrid couples a supercharged 3. 0-liter v6 tsi engine to an electric motor to give the touareg an effective 380 horsepower, with an epa-estimated 20/24 mpg city/highway (21 miles per gallon in the federal government's combined city/highway fuel economy calculations). It runs on premium gasoline. the touareg v6 tdi clean diesel features a turbocharged 3. 0-liter diesel with 225 horsepower that's epa-rated 19/28 mpg (22 mpg combined). the 2011 touareg may not look much different from the 2010 version because the styling revisions are subtle, but it has in fact been completely redesigned. The 2011 touareg marks the beginning of the second generation. Compared to its predecessor, the 2011 touareg is wider and has a shorter overall height, giving it a stronger presence. A longer wheelbase provides greater stability, while a greater overall length allows more room inside the cabin. The use of new materials and other adjustments have removed nearly 450 pounds from the vehicle. there's little by way of visual cues to distinguish the 2011 touareg from its predecessor. A few styling lines are more rounded. Some deeper sculpting softens the side doors' expanses of sheet metal. The liftgate has a wider license plate recess. But viewed from almost any angle, the 2011 touareg looks like a touareg. This isn't to complain. Overall, the touareg, for 2011 as well as previous generations, is properly proportioned, with commendably minimal, non-functional cosmetics. touareg seats five. No third-row seat is available. The interior has been redesigned and refined for 2011. Improved acoustics and insulation reduce cabin noise. The cabin is trimmed handsomely. A more curvaceous dash updates the appearance. The second-row seat slides fore and aft and greater legroom is available. There's a giant panoramic sunroof available. we found the 2011 touareg comfortable and competent underway. The vr6 fsi sport comes with a 280-hp v6, 8-speed automatic, 4motion all-wheel drive, 18-inch alloy wheels. the touareg v6 tdi clean diesel sport 47,950) is similarly equipped but uses the 3. 0-liter turbocharged diesel engine. the vr6 fsi lux 48,300) and v6 tdi clean diesel lux 51,800) upgrade with vienna leather seating surfaces, 12-way adjustable driver seat with power lumbar, driver memory settings, electric rear seatback releases in rear cargo area, heated outside mirrors, panoramic two-pane sunroof, 19-inch wheels. Burr walnut (european for walnut burl) trims the doors and center console. It looks like a touareg, but sufficiently tweaked to invite recognition as different. truly, the changes to the front end are little more than updates to a readily recognized design. Upper and lower grille opening get the horizontal chrome bars previously confined to the upper section. Housings for the compound, projector beam headlights and strings of led running lights are squared off to achieve consistency with the styling motif of the brand's new golf and jetta. More dramatic body sculpting below the headlights emphasizes the more sharply outlined and pronounced arches over the front wheelwells. side perspective shows softer, more rounded lower door panels than the severely straight-edge indent carved into the pre-2011 models. Following suit, the beltline (the bottom edge of the side windows) sweeps slightly upward as it nears the c-pillar (the vertical section of the body behind the rearmost side window), which itself is wider than the 2010's. The tires tend to be overwhelmed by the wheel openings, although this can be advantageous for the rare occasions a touareg will be asked to explore anything less refined than the dirt lot at the hardware store. Pull-to-open door handles allow decent grip access, although not for seriously gloved hands. taillights have a bit of a raised eyebrow look, little changed from the 2010's. The backlight (the rear window glass) isn't quite as rectangular as on the 2010. Vw has decided to make one liftgate for all of the touareg's world markets, so the license place recess is almost double the width of the 2010's, which seems to reduce the perceived mass of the touareg's back end. The dual exhausts on all three models are decked out with stylized chrome tips. the volkswagen touareg shares its basic platform with the porsche cayenne and the audi q7. The q7 rides on a longer wheelbase. interiorthere's very little not to like about the touareg's creature comforts and accommodations. Everything is where it should be, works the way it should, some of it remarkably well, and for the most part shows commendable attention to details not only in fit and finish, but also in the extent of the capabilities given certain features. the front seats are comfortable and supportive, with adequate bolsters. The touareg has at least an inch more front-seat headroom than the mercedes and bmw, while front-seat legroom slots between the two. climate controls are properly sized and positioned, as are the primary switches that bring up the touch-screen's icons for the sound and navigation systems' layers of options and functions. The keyless, push-button start stop feature seems overdone. Here, it's optional, and we recommend avoiding it. Tolerances between panels, coverings and metal or wood insets are tight and consistent. The faux leather seating upholstery is more comfortable than the real cowhide, though, being both more pliable and because it's perforated, less likely to be clammy in winter and sticky in summer. The six inches of fore and aft travel in the rear seat is hugely welcome, with one caveat: with the seat at its rearmost setting, the proximity of the rear wheelwell compels occupants to be very careful to avoid dirtying their backside when climbing in and out. we found the panoramic sunroof a mixed bag. It blessed occupants with magnificent views of nice'. AM/FM✔ Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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