Volkswagen launches revised Touareg

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will be unveiling at this year's Beijing Motor Show an updated version of the TouaregVolkswagen TouaregGermany, 2002 > present2 series
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. Apart from some visual changes, the new SUV got its range of engines updated.

All versions of the new Touareg have been equipped with bi-xenon headlights and received a new larger grille and modified bumper. The rear got a new bumper and a diffuser. Other features include new alloy wheels, new paint colors and new shades of leather upholstery.

The four-wheel drive SUV is available in turbodiesel versions (V6 and V8 TDI), petrol (V6 and V8 FSI) petrol turbo (V6 TSI) and hybrid (V6 TSI engine and electric motor). The V6 engines are equipped with an eight-speed automatic gearbox . All versions use a default start-stop system and a regenerative braking system for kinetic energy recovery. The 258PS TDI version received a power increase of 13PS and yet consumption was reduced to 7.2l/100km, with 189g/km CO2 emissions.

Thanks to the use of low-rolling resistance tires, stop-start technology and battery regeneration, the two V6 TDI engines meet emission standards EU6 which will be mandatory as of 2015.

All models are equipped with a post-collision braking system and an integrated coasting function incorporated in the eight-speed automatic transmission box. Adaptive Cruise Control is available as an option and includes city brake function.