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