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The Touareg range is set to
benefit from the introduction of
a revised 3.0-litre V6 TDI
common rail diesel engine which
promises to deliver greater
refinement and a useful boost in
power while returning higher
fuel economy and emitting less
CO2.
The 3.0-litre diesel engine
fitted to the Touareg has
enjoyed sustained popularity
with UK buyers, accounting for
68 per cent of all sales of the
vehicle. The new common rail
engine draws on the virtues of
the outgoing unit yet raises the
power output by 15 PS to a total
of 240 PS and the available
torque from 369 lbs ft to 406
lbs ft. The result is a
significant gain in performance,
with the time taken to
accelerate from 0 to 62 mph
dropping from 9.2 to 8.3
seconds. Despite these gains,
CO2 output falls from
278 g/km to 262 g/km. The
3.0-litre V6 engine is linked to
a six speed tiptronic gearbox
and four-wheel drive.
The new Euro 5 compliant engine
also features a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) in the
exhaust system, and joins the
existing 2.5-litre TDI and
5.0-litre V10 TDI diesel and
3.6-litre V6 petrol engines in
the Touareg range.
The new engine will be available
in three trim levels – Touareg,
SE and Altitude – all of which
come with a comprehensive list
of standard equipment. Advanced
4XMOTION all-wheel-drive linked
to an Electronic Differential
Lock (EDL), hill start and
descent assist, air conditioning
and six airbags are all fitted
as standard.
Prices for the new Touareg
3.0-litre V6 TDI start at
£33,465 RRP on the road, rising
to £36,865 for the SE model and
£39,665 for the range-topping
Altitude trim level. |
