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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P, facelift 2014) 3.6 FSI VR6 (280 Hp) 4MOTION Automatic
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Volkswagen Touareg:
The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle is named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa. The Touareg was originally developed with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 and as of October 2020, the Touareg was developed with the Audi Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus, which shares their MLB Evo platform and chassis. The first generation offered five, six, eight, ten, and twelve-cylinder engine choices....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (7P, facelift 2014) Overview:
Volkswagen Touareg (II (7P, facelift 2014)). With 360 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.6 FSI VR6 (280 Hp) 4MOTION Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong petrol performance with 280 Hp, offering a smoother, more refined power delivery than diesels, though likely with less low-end torque. Acceleration data is not provided.
Fuel Economy
Expected to have higher fuel consumption than the TDI variants, especially in mixed driving conditions, due to its petrol nature. Specific data is not provided.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Luxurious and high-quality interior materials
- • Strong and efficient engine lineup, especially the TDI diesels
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality
- • Capable off-road performance (especially Terrain Tech models)
- • Excellent towing capacity
- • Spacious cabin and large boot
Cons:
- • High purchase price and potentially high running costs for V8/petrol models
- • Infotainment system can feel dated compared to newer rivals
- • Conservative styling may not appeal to all
- • Not as agile or sporty as some competitors (e.g., BMW X5)
- • Some minor electrical or sensor issues reported
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (7P): 2011 - 2014).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Touareg |
| Generation: | II (7P, facelift 2014) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 FSI VR6 (280 Hp) 4MOTION Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CGRA More details about the engine CGRA |
| Engine displacement: | 3598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | VR-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 96.4 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4795 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1940 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1732 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2893 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1656 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1676 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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