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A strongly defined groove in the lower part of the doors separates the upper body and the rocker form, disguising the height of the vehicle, and adding to the robust appearance.
The name was chosen to symbolise the ability of the vehicle to adapt to very different driving conditions.
April 30, 2002 Volkswagen has released first details of the Touareg, joining the Passat W8 and the Phaeton in the next phase of the company's luxury segment campaign.
The interior design, in the style of the Phaeton, uses a large range of high-quality equipment to underline its positioning as a luxury vehicle.
The vehicle does not have an aggressive off-road design, thus paying heed to weaker road users in the event of a collision.
The Touareg is said to have outstanding on-road and off-road characteristics, and features permanent, electronically controlled four-wheel drive, double wishbone suspension, full air suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, and high-torque engines with five, six, eight or ten cylinders.
Volkswagen Touareg SUV
The Touareg is a crossover design, which will call to mind not only an off-road vehicle, but also a sporty luxury class estate car.
Elaborate seats, a fully adjustable steering wheel, and an optional separate air conditioning system for the rear seat passengers enable vehicle occupants to travel in comfort and luxury.
Short overhangs, ground clearance of up to 300 mm, and a wading depth of 585 mm, gradability of 100 percent and the ability to roll to 45 degrees, make the vehicle suitable for extreme off-road conditions.
Double wishbones front and back with a noise-insulated sub-frame give the vehicle the noise level and comfort of a luxury saloon, coupled with the precision of a sporty passenger car.
Power is transferred to the driven wheels via a transfer box, which has off-road gear ratio reduction, and three locking differentials.
Pneumatic suspension and continuous damping control give the car an unprecedented level of suspension comfort both on-road and off-road.
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