2012 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 4WD Automatic

• Bi-xenon headlights
• Body colored bumpers
• Chrome plated rectangular tail pipes
• Comfort hatch cover
• Dynamic headlight range adjustment
• Front fog & cornering lamps
• Heated washer nozzles
• LED tail lights
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Remote opening & closing pwr tailgate w/closing assist
• Silver roof rails
• Trailer hitch preparation

• (4) 12V pwr outlets
• 115V outlet
• 40/20/40 split rear seat
• Alarm w/immobilizer
• AM/FM CD player -inc: (8) speakers
• Bluetooth
• Climatronic dual-zone A/C
• Cruise control
• Dual driver & front passenger visor illuminated vanity mirrors
• Electric rear window defroster
• Front & rear carpeted floor mats
• HomeLink
• Leather shift knob
• Media device interface w/iPod cable
• Premium color multifunction display
• Pwr locks
• Pwr windows -inc: pinch protection & automatic 1-touch feature
• Satellite Radio (subscription required)

• 3.0L TDI V6 engine
• 4XMOTION permanent 4-wheel drive
• 8-speed automatic transmission w/4Motion
• Front & rear power-assisted vented disc brakes
• Servotronic pwr steering
• Steel Off-road suspension

• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver & front passenger side thorax airbag
• Dual front airbags
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• ISOFIX w/top tether
• LED daytime running lights
• Side curtain Protection® head airbags
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Model Highlights

The 2012 Touareg hasn't changed from last year, including Volkswagen's excellent engine lineup. A 280-hp 3.6L V6 gasoline engine powers the base Sport, Lux and Exec Touareg and gets 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The TDI Touareg utilizes a 3.0L turbocharged V6 Clean Diesel engine, also available in Sport, Lux and Exec trims. The engine makes 225 hp and gets 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. It uses AdBlue urea additive to reduce emissions by up to 90%. Towing capacity is rated at an impressive 7700 lbs. The Touareg hybrid uses a 3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline engine alongside an electric motor. Together, they produce 380 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque, and yet achieve 25 mpg combined. The transmission disengages from the engine, which shuts off when the driver releases the gas pedal, allowing the vehicle to coast without using any power. It can drive up to 30 mph using only electricity, and it uses regenerative braking to keep the batteries charged and start-stop technology to save fuel. The hybrid comes in one trim, equipped very similarly to the Exec model. An aluminum double-wishbone suspension makes the Touareg very light weight and thus quite responsive. Safety systems include anti-slip regulation, anti-lock brakes, auto-hold and hill-hold assist and stabilization control. All Touaregs feature an 8-speed automatic transmission. The base Sport model comes with 18-inch wheels, bi-xenon HID headlamps, fog lamps, LED tail lights, remote power liftgate, an 8-speaker stereo, 8-way power-adjustable heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and dual-zone climate control. The Lux trim adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated power-adjustable mirrors, navigation with a rearview camera, leather seat material, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, wood dash trim and power rear seat releases. The Exec trim upgrades the wheels to 20-inch and the stereo is an audiophile Dynaudio system. The keyless entry is upgraded to a KESSY proximity entry system.