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  • 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift – UK Price £43,000

    Volkswagen UK is going to offer the all-new Touareg from 27th August. It starts at just £43,000 for the entry-level 3.0 litre 204HP TDI 8-speed automatic SE model. The top-of-range 3.0 litre 262HP TDI 8-speed automatic R-Line costs £47,500.

    The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg comes with modified front and rear bumpers, a new front grille as well as several alloy wheel designs. There are also several new colors in the range and bi-xenon headlights as standard. The interior features front seats with standard lumbar support, two new wood trims – Sapelli Mahogany and Engineered Ebony and optional Nappa leather upholstery in two tones – Flint Grey and Titan Black. Last, but not least is the automatic post-collision braking system, which is now standard.

    There are three trim levels – SE, Escape and R-Line. The standard equipment includes 19” Salvador alloy wheels, RNS 850 SAT NAT system with 8” touchscreen display, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth, 2Zone climate control, Cricket leather upholstery, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, front and rear PDC and chrome roof rails.

    The Escape trim level ads 4XMOTION off-road four-wheel drive system with 50:50 torque split and centre and rear axle mechanical differential locks. This makes the new Touareg an extreme off-road monster. There is also a higher off-road suspension as well as smaller wheels with bigger tires – 18” Karakum alloys. Other highlights include 100-liter fuel tank, underbody protection, black roof rails and a headlight cleaning system.

    On the other hand, the top-of-range R-Line boasts an aerodynamics package, 20” Tarragona alloy wheels, lowered suspension, LED DRLs and a panoramic glass sunroof. The interior features black roof liner, bespoke R-Line seats and aluminum pedals. Other special features include a heated steering wheel, electrical tailgate and keyless entry and start function.

    2014 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2014 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    Trim Engine/transmission Combined mpg CO2 (g/km) Price (£), RRP OTR
    SE 3.0-litre 204 PS TDI 8-speed automatic 42.8 173 43,000
    SE 3.0-litre 262 PS TDI 8-speed automatic 42.8 174 44,500
    Escape 3.0-litre 262 PS TDI 8-speed automatic 40.9 180 44,700
    R-Line 3.0-litre 204 PS TDI 8-speed automatic 42.8 173 46,000
    R-Line 3.0-litre 262 PS TDI 8-speed automatic 42.8 174 47,500

    Source: Volkswagen

  • 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift

    Volkswagen has unveiled the 2015 Touareg Facelift before its official premiere at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show. The big SUV comes with new styling, improved materials for the interior and some innovative technology.

    The exterior is more refined and boasts nice style. At the front, the new Touareg features bigger headlights – now with bi-xenon as standard across the range, a deeper new radiator grille with four zontal fins and a reprofiled bumper. At the rear, there is a new bumper with a new rear diffuser between the twin tailpipes and LED rear foglights integrated in the bumper.  New door mirror caps, a range of new wheel designs and new paint colours complete the exterior makeover.

    The interior comes with leather upholstery as standard with a lot of new colours available. There are also new design accents and new lighting.

    Some of the innovative technology of 2015 Volkswagen Touareg includes an automatic post-collision braking system, bi-xenon headlights and a coasting function on the 8-speed automatic gearbox. This last feature utilises the vehicle’s kinetic energy when driving downhill or when acceleration is not needed.

    The optional ADC automatic distance control has been enhanced. ADC, which uses a radar sensor integrated into the front of the car to detect distance from the car in front, maintain a preselected speed and automatically brake or accelerate in traffic, now also includes a city emergency braking function, and can automatically pull away in stop-and-go traffic.

    The 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 245HP now offers 258HP (190 kW) and the 204HP (150 kW) variant now returns a combined cycle 42.8 mpg UK and 174 g/km of CO2, while the more powerful model returns 41.5 mpg UK and 178 g/km of CO2. The V8 diesel and Hybrid models will no longer be offered in the UK.

    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift will be available to order in the UK in August.

    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift

    Source: Volkswagen