Thursday, April 20, 2006

Touareg V6 and V8 Engines Get an Upgrade

Text from CNW Group.
AJAX, ON, April 20 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada is happy to announce the arrival of the 2007 Touareg at a Volkswagen dealership near you. The 2007 Touareg V6, with a new and more powerful standard engine, is the first one to arrive. This 3.6L 6 cylinder powerplant is equipped with FSI direct fuel injection and develops 276hp and 266 ft-lbs. of torque. In comparison, The 2006 Touareg V6 offered 240hp and 229ft-lbs of torque.

Following this summer is the 2007 V8 Touareg, which also benefits from the FSI direct fuel injection technology, gets an increase in power to 350hp and 325ft-lbs of torque. The 2006 Touareg V8 developed 310hp and 302ft-lbs of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission and 4XMotion all-wheel drive remain standard with both engines..

As usual, the Touareg will be equipped with a host of standard safety features such as front side thorax and curtain airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock (ABS), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP). Moreover, the Touareg V6 is also equipped standard with such luxury items as a power sunroof, 17 inch alloy wheels, trip computer, rain-sensing wipers, self-dimming interior rearview mirror, Homelink(R), heated front seats, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, as well as genuine wood dashboard trim.

The V8 models also includes standard leather seating surfaces, power front seats with driver's side memory, heated steering wheel and rear seats, bi-xenon headlights with washers, and 18 inch alloy wheels. Optional equipment on both V6 and V8 models include a DVD Navigation system, 4-corner air suspension, electronic parking assist, and much more.

The 2007 Touareg V6 MSRP starts at $51,525, which still represents the most affordable mid-size German-engineered SUV in the market.

Brimming with a plethora of standard equipment, safety features, and with
more power, the 2007 Touareg shines, now more than ever, as an undeniable
contender in the luxury SUV market