touareg

The all-new Volkswagen Touareg TDI just laid claim to another world record. The diesel-powered SUV traversed the Pan-American Highway from start to finish in 11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes, beating the previous record holder by more than three days. The epic journey began July 2 at the southernmost tip Argentina and ended in [...]

VW’s First Hybrid: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

by Import RPM on April 2, 2010

While it may at first seem odd that Volkswagen’s first hybrid offering is a 380 horsepower midsize SUV, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is actually pretty impressive. Serving as the replacement for the current top-of-the-line V8 model, the 2011 Touareg Hybrid delivers 333 horsepower via its supercharged direct injection V6 TSI engine combined with another [...]

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Revealed w/ Video

by Import RPM on February 11, 2010

Breaking cover this before its debut at the Geneva Motor Show was the second generation 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. Although it received a modest refresh in 2008, VW’s midsize SUV has hasn’t changed much, so the new model will be a welcomed addition to this ever-changing segment. The size and overall look of the 2011 Volkswagen [...]