Touareg

Comfort/Involvement Index: 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Due to its size, it’s obviously not meant to provide much in terms of sportiness. That doesn’t mean it is totally boring. A blown V-6 and torquey electric motor make the Touareg Hybrid shockingly quick for a large SUV, especially off the line. Still, the drivetrain doesn’t offer much sonically, particularly in low-rev cruising. This might be a valuable trait for its potential customers, but it doesn’t help the involvement score at all.

By Winding Road Staff | May 16, 2012
Driven: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Readers of Editorial Director Tom Martin’s monthly column should be familiar with the concept of greenformance. The idea is that a vehicle can be ecologically friendly, while still being an involving, driver-oriented experience. Generally speaking, 5100-pound SUVs don’t really fit that description. Volkswagen’s latest Touareg could be set to challenge that a bit, but does the oil-burning TDI version offer a better alternative for a greenformance SUV?

By Brandon Turkus | March 14, 2011
Spy Shots (Sort Of): Volkswagen Race Touareg Tests In Alps

While on the hunt for secret sheet metal in the European Alps, our spy photographer happened upon this Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 taking a break from some tests.

By John Beltz Snyder | June 15, 2010
First Look: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Gets Hybrid Version

Volkswagen debuted the all new 2011 Touareg, which will be 20 percent more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. The leaps in fuel economy come from both a diesel technology, and a gasoline-electric hybrid drive.

By John Beltz Snyder | February 11, 2010
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Touareg Tests In The Icy Cold

Our spy shooter delivered these photos of the Volkswagen Touareg testing in below-zero temperatures. It looks like its ready for its debut at the North American International Auto Show, no matter how cold it gets in Detroit.

By John Beltz Snyder | December 23, 2009

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