Volkswagen Touareg is now also in indian roads. Now the Volkswagen company had also came into the Suv segment also. But some exceptional changes are made form other usual Suv's. Its all in the price and the comforts and the whole sysytem.The Touareg walked straight into the Mercedes-M Class and BMW X5 territory to put up a healthy fight and it was able to hold its own. Its off-roading capabilities and onroad manners were a hit from the start and it also came with some great engine options. In fact, given the hype about the new M-class and also the X5 plus the Cayenne, it is the Touareg V10 TDi which has had pundits giving it the verdict as the most complete and capable SUV of them all.And it's now coming to India. VW having decided to offer it thru the CBU route along with other models from its range (read that as Passat, Phaeton and Multivan). All versions of the Touareg would be available in India including the much vaunted top end V10 TDi thru VW's official dealer - Delhi-based Kayshap Motors. And before we could even so much as suggest, we had a V6 3.0 TDI Touareg waiting for us to drive.
Under the hood is where the real story lies. This particular vehicle we got to drive featured a 3.0-litre V6 Turbo Diesel Direct Injection Engine (TDI) which belts out a more than ample 225 bhp at 4000 rpm. Torque is an amazing 500Nm at a measley 1750 rpm, making sure that you get enough grunt even at the lower end of the spectrum. Mated to a six speed automatic gearbox ( you also have the choice to use the Tiptronic),this vehicle is capable of speeds of around 200km/h. Its maker claim's that the V6 diesel does the 0-100 dash in about 9.9 seconds. Judging by that figure it is hard to believe that this is actually a diesel
Price Rs 45 lakh (plus options)
Top speed 201kph(claimed)
Power 224bhp@4000rpm
Torque 50.98kgm@1750rpm
Length 4754mm
Length 4754mm
Width 1928mm
Height 1726mm
W’base 2855mm
Weight 2312kg
Fuel tank 100 litres
Engine 6 cyls in vee, 2967cc, TDi Installation Front, longitudinal
Engine 6 cyls in vee, 2967cc, TDi Installation Front, longitudinal
Compression ratio 17:1
Specific output 67.75bhp/litre Bore/stroke 83/91.4mm
Gearbox type 6-speed, automatic
Front suspension Independent double wishbone with steel springs and anti-roll bar
Front suspension Independent double wishbone with steel springs and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent double wishbone with steel springs and anti-roll bar
Front brakes Ventilated 330mm discs
Rear brakes Solid 330mm discs
Wheel 7.5J x 18Tyre 255/55 R18
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