The Touareg- Motortrend's "Sport/Utility of the Year" for 2004 

 

Just what you didn't expect from the Beetle company ? a really fearless SUV .

BY PATRICK BEDARD (Car and Driver)

September 2002

Another case of being overshadowed by a big brother.

BY RON KIINO (Car and Driver)

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFFREY G. RUSSELL

January 2004

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg  

The Touareg?s on-road performance is enhanced by its Traction Control System that

prevents the drive wheels from spinning on snow or loose ground through intervention of

the brake system or engine torque. Standard Electronic Brake Force Distribution adjusts

brake pressure depending on how the vehicle is loaded. Standard Electronic Differential

Lock makes it easier to drive away on surfaces with different friction by braking the

spinning wheel. An Anti-lock Braking System is standard on Touareg.

Touareg offers an impressive powertrain lineup for on-road and off-road driving.

The standard engine is a 3.2L 24-valve V6 that produces 220 hp at 5,400 ? 6,400

revolutions per minute and 225 lbs. ft. of torque at 3200 rpm.

The V6 engine has two overhead camshafts, including continuous inlet and

exhaust camshaft timing control, as well as cylinder-selective knock control. The

adjustment angles are 52 degrees for the intake camshaft and 22 degrees for the exhaust

camshaft. Roller rocker fingers with hydraulic clearance compensation drive the valves.

This V6 engine is significantly enhanced for off-road use. The oil pan is deeper

and the oil pump and oil intake have been designed to ensure a sufficient flow of oil,

regardless of the incline. An accessory belt drive is designed for more belt-to-pulley

contact to prevent the wheel belt from slipping when driving through water.

A 4.2L 40-valve V8 engine rated at 310 hp at 6200 rpm and 302 lbs. ft. of torque

at 3,000 ? 4,000 rpm features a deeper oil pan and an oil drain and spraying tube to

facilitate oil distribution in off-road situations.

Both the V6 and V8 Touaregs are mated with a standard six-speed automatic

transmission offering reduced fuel consumption, reduced emissions and quieter operation

than similarly designed five-speed automatics.

 

Order Guide & Pricing 2004 Touareg  

V6 3.2L 220 HP 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 7LABC1 $34,900

V8 4.2L 310 HP 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 7LACM1 $40,700

V8x 4.2L 310 HP 6-speed automatic Tiptronic (SOP TBD) 7LADM1 $45,550

V10 TDI 5.0L 308 HP 6-speed automatic Tiptronic (SOP 48/03) 7LAEH1 TBD

Destination Charge (subject to change, add to all orders) $615

Additional Options

V6 Premium Package PPR $2,200

Includes Cricket leather trim, 12-way power seats w/memory (driver's seat only),

heated power folding auto dimming mirrors w/memory, center console

wood trim, and front sliding armrest (EOP 21/03)

V6 Premium Package II PPT $2,300

Includes Cricket leather trim, 12-way power seats w/memory (driver's seat only),

heated power folding auto dimming mirrors w/memory, center console

wood trim, manual rear side sunshades, and front sliding armrest (SOP 22/03)

V8 Premium Plus Package PPS $7,300

Includes options PNV (Navigation System) , PBI (Bi-Xenon Headlamps)

PCV (Convenience Package) , 1BK (Air Suspension) , Nappa leather

trim, wood interior upgrade (Myrtle or Vavona ), 6 CD Changer, and silver roof rack

V10 TDI Premium Package for V10 TDI PKD TBD

Includes Options PNV (Navigation System) , PCV (Convenience Package),

Nappa leather trim, wood interior upgrade (Myrtle or Vavona) , and 6 CD Changer

Convenience Package (V8 Only) PCV $850 Keyless access, memory function for passenger seat/steering column/front seatbelts and power adjustable steering column/front seatbelts N/A with option code PPS

Sound System I PSP $500

N/A with option code PNV

Navigation System / Sound System II PNV $2,650

Includes 6 CD Changer. N/A with option code PSP

Air Suspension - 4-Corner 1BK $2,300

Option code PBI required

Bi-Xenon Headlamps PBI $750

Rear Differential Lock 1Y1 $550

Electronic Parking Assistance 7X2 $600

Volkswagen Telematics by OnStar? (SOP 45/03) 9ZS $699

Winter Package PTW $600

Heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and ski bag

4-Zone Climatronic Air Conditioning 9AH $1,200