| The 2008 model year of the Volkswagen Touareg, | | | | sensor system to detect rollover situation and activate |
| the first ever sport utility vehicle (SUV) model from the | | | | the side and side head curtain airbags, enhanced tire |
| Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer is making its North | | | | pressure monitoring system (TPS), Electronic |
| American debut at the 2007 New York International | | | | Stabilization Program (ESP), hydraulic braking assist, a |
| Auto Show. | | | | preventative braking pressure build-up system, and rain |
| Named as the Touareg 2, the vehicle is poised to stir | | | | brake support. In addition, the Touareg 2 also comes |
| the American car fans at the show with the vehicle's | | | | with the world-first "ABSplus" braking system from |
| updated exterior styling featuring the company's | | | | Volkswagen. |
| signature Volkswagen "face" design highlighted by the | | | | At the heart of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 |
| chrome front grille. Other exclusive features of the | | | | comes a three power plant options for the customers |
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 include redesigned | | | | to choose from: the powerful 3.6-liter VR6 FSI, the |
| headlamps and darkened taillights, redesigned | | | | recently upgraded 4.2- liter V8 FSI, and the monstrous |
| aerodynamics, sporty rear spoiler with integrated third | | | | 5.0-liter V10 TDI Twin Turbo. |
| brake light, optional Bi-Xenon headlights with AFS II that | | | | The 3.6-liter VR6 FSI engine replaces the standard |
| improves night time driving visibility in cornering, and | | | | 3.2-liter engine of the Volkswagen Touareg. The |
| several wheel options for different VW Touareg 2 | | | | engine now produces 280 hp, an additional 40 |
| model trims. For the VR6 FSI, 17-inch alloy wheels are | | | | horsepower compared to the previous engine. The |
| standard while the 19-inch alloy wheels are standard | | | | 4.2- liter V8 FSI features unleaded fuel direct injection |
| for the V8 FSI and V10 TDI Twin Turbo models. | | | | system and pumps out 350 hp and produces 325 lbs. |
| Moreover, the 2008 VW Touareg comes with all-new | | | | ft amount of peak torque. Lastly, the 5.0-liter V10 TDI |
| exterior colors for the customers to choose from. It | | | | Twin Turbo for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 |
| includes Alaska Gray, Cranberry, Galapagos and | | | | pumps out 310 hp and produces a stunning 553 lbs. ft. |
| White Gold. | | | | of peak torque output, allowing the Touareg 2 to |
| Interior highlights of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 | | | | achieve an impressive towing capability of about 7,716 |
| include redesigned luxury seating system featuring | | | | pounds. All of these engines are equipped with quality |
| standard 12-way power driver's seat, standard Sirius | | | | VW timing parts like VW timing chain. The Touareg 2's |
| Satellite Radio, park distance control, power lift gate, | | | | standard gearbox powers the vehicle's permanent |
| new instrument cluster with larger display, new silver | | | | 4XMOTION four-wheel drive (4WD) system. |
| metallic trim, available ten speaker Dynaudio premium | | | | Moreover, the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 also |
| sound system, and optional keyless access with a | | | | features off-road control systems like Hill Roll Back |
| start/stop button. Bunch of optional packages are also | | | | Assist and Hill Descent Assist. |
| available like the Lux, Lux Plus and Technologie | | | | The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 will arrive in |
| packages. | | | | Volkswagen dealerships this spring carrying a base |
| The VW Touareg 2 also comes with a host of safety | | | | manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of |
| features and driver assistance systems to enhance | | | | $39,320. |
| the vehicle's handling. These include new rollover | | | | |