The Touareg’s headlights are bold and distinctive, while the unmistakable U-shaped grill dazzles in chrome. Both the front and rear bumpers are aerodynamically enhanced, and the taillights are bright and prominent to compliment the aggressive front.

Inside the Touareg, the 11-speaker sound system, comprehensive Climatronic air-conditioning and metres of leather cocoon you no matter what the exterior conditions. The instrument panel and multi-function display are elegantly integrated. From here, the driver has almost intuitive access to all controls, including the onboard computer monitoring system that delivers updates on fuel consumption, the outside air temperature and trip information. The multi-function steering wheel puts the controls for the radio, cruise control and display at your fingertips.

Exterior

• Front and rear fog lights compliment the halogen headlights.
• Colour-coded electric side mirrors.
• Tinted glass windows all round.
• The 18" Fat Boy alloy wheels are standard on the V8 model range. The 5.0 V10 TDI boasts 19" Terra alloy wheels, with the 20" Mountain alloy wheels an optional extra, while the mighty R50 stands on 21" Omanyt alloy wheels.
• Twin, oval tailpipes, R Line colour-coded body enhancements, Reflex Silver mouldings and sports bumpers distinguish the Touareg R50 from the range.

Interior

• Leather trim options include Cricket and Nappa (V10 and R50 only) leather in various colours.
• A total of 1570 litres of luggage space with a separately-opening rear window to make packing easier and a luggage compartment cover as standard.
• 8-channel amplifier and 11-speaker sound system.
• Climatronic air-conditioning system lets you control airflow in each half of the cabin.
• A range of decorative inserts, including wood and metallic finishes, are available for the cockpit.
• The R50 boasts sports front seats with electric seat height adjustment with memory for both driver and passenger. Outer seats in the rear of the R50 are heated.

Optional Extras

• Electric fold-away towbar (on the V8, V10 TDI and R50).
• Reversing camera improves accuracy and visibility when reversing, and is displayed via the satellite navigation display screen.
• Integrated garage door opener.
• Full-colour screen satellite navigation system.
• 4-zone Climatronic air-conditioning system (standard on the V10 and R50)
• 12-way adjustable seats (with programmable memory standard on the V10 and R50).
• Keyless entry (standard on the V10 and R50, optional on other models)
• Park distance control.
• Privacy Glass
• Sunroof (standard on V10 and R50)
• Power closing tailgate.

Whichever Touareg you choose to drive, whether on the open road or in a tropical jungle, rest assured it will always exceed your expectations.

The Touareg is available in the following derivatives:

• 2.5 R5 TDI Tiptronic®
• 3.6 V6 FSI Tiptronic®
• 3.0 V6 TDI Tiptronic®
• 4.2 V8 FSI Tiptronic®
• 5.0 V10 TDI Tiptronic®
• 5.0 V10 TDI R50 Tiptronic®

Under the bonnet, the V10 TDI engine boasts the revolutionary Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .The DPF system effectively removes carbon particulates from the exhaust and converts harmful exhaust gases in the same way as a catalytic converter. The result is engine emissions that have less of an impact on the environment.

Faced with an extreme incline, the Touareg barely pauses clambering up hills with gradients of up to 45°. It can also cope with a side-slope angle of up to 35°, with impressive ramp, approach and departure angles too.

• The Touareg’s ground clearance is impressive at up to 300mm.
• A 6-speed Tiptronic® gearbox ensures smooth transition both on and off road.
• Servotronic® speed-sensitive variable steering assistance.
• Continuous Damping Control (CDC) air suspension (standard on the V10 and R50, optional on other models) automatically adjusts ride height according to speed and driving conditions.
• The V10 engine has two banks, each with its own turbocharger, intercooler, ECU, air filter, and exhaust gas recirculation system.
• The 4Motion® permanent four-wheel drive system can transfer 100% traction power to a single wheel if the other three start to slip.
• Hill descent control gives you confidence when tackling descents of up to 45°.

Safety has always been an integral part of the Touareg’s make up. Driver and passenger airbags are standard (along with side-impact and side-curtain airbags), as well as ABS and the electronic stabilisation programme (ESP). The electronic differential lock (EDL), hydraulic brake assist (HBA) and anti-spin regular (ASR) further add to the Touareg`s driving systems. Your safety, as always, comes first.

• Roll-over sensor.
• Specially engineered rigid safety cells.
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).
• Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP).
• Front airbags activate at two levels of intensity and the front passenger airbag can be switched off to fit a baby seat.
• Side-impact and side curtain protection airbags.
• All five Touareg seats have three-point seat-belts and the outer four have electronic tensioners.
• ISOFIX fasteners in the back row allow child-seats to be perfectly attached.
• The Touareg’s aluminium bonnet and flexible plastic front wings cause less harm to smaller cars and pedestrians in the event of a collision.
• In the event of an accident, the Touareg automatically unlocks the doors, disconnects the battery and turns on the warning flashers.

Notes: All prices are subject to price increases as prescribed by Volkswagen South Africa at the point of invoicing to Autohaus Windhoek (Pty) Ltd. The date of order does not hold any guarantees towards the final invoicing to the end customer and is subject to the above.VAT differ from South Africa and are calculated at 15% VAT for Namibia.