The new Touareg – Innovision on 4 wheels

Autoren

Prof. Dr. Stefan Gies, Volkswagen AG

Jahr

2019

Zusammenfassung

The new Touareg – a Volkswagen is making its debut which achieves a new and higher zenith of perfection. The flagship of the brand is equipped with the connectivity of a new era and a pioneering fusion of assistance, comfort, lighting and infotainment systems. In addition, the new Touareg is charging up the market segment of large SUVs with its pure design dynamism.
Technically, the new Touareg is based on the Group's modular longitudinal matrix (MLB); it covers models with longitudinally mounted engines and gearboxes starting with the upper midsize class. In contrast to the previous model, the third generation is moderately wider and longer, but a little lower. The new dimensions: 4,878 mm long (+77 mm), 1,984 mm wide (+44 mm) and 1,702 mm high (- 7 mm). The gains in length and width – in conjunction with the slightly reduced height – result in much more dynamic proportions. The increase in external length leads to a significant increase in the luggage compartment volume, for example, from 697 to 810 litres (with rear seat bench put up). The baggage is protected from prying eyes by an optional electrically retracting and extending luggage compartment cover. Despite the greater length and width, the body manufactured from a mixed construction of aluminium (48 percent) and high-tech steels (52 percent) is 106 kg lighter than its predecessor.

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