So we got a 2012 VW Touareg V8
While our VW Passat CC long-termer has gone in for some bodywork after a hit-and-run incident, we picked up a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg to test-drive in the meantime. And it’s not just any Touareg, but the new 4.2-litre V8 version that debuted a few months ago, and that too in pricey “Exclusive” trim.
We’ve had the conservatively-handsome trucklet for more than a week now, but we still can’t definitively spot the difference between this V8 version and the V6 version we drove earlier. We suspect the side skirts and 19-inch alloys are part of the ultra-expensive Exclusive package.
The interior colours are stunning, again all part of the Exclusive package, although in terms of design, it is pretty much the same in all Touareg models, which is a good thing. In terms of materials, it easily matches the Lexus RX 350, and is only one step away from the Porsche Cayenne.
The Touareg is a 5-seater, which means there is a huge cargo area, complete with a grocery-bag hook, an elastic strap to hold smaller items, and fold-down rear seats.
We get to keep this Touareg till the end of the month, although it doesn’t take a month to figure out that this is easily among the best 4x4s we’ve ever driven on the road. Sure, it is a bit compromised in the off-road department, but when compared to the premium German marques, this VW is just as good, for the most part. More in the full review.
Comments
Glassy
The tough screen looks big
Pankaj
I like the Touareg’s day time running lights. They look nice.
Dude
I can’t wait for your full review. I am in love with these luxury premium SUV vehicles, and would love to learn everything about this particular V8 version of the Touareg.
assassin
pricy
Dude
It is not as pricy as a Cayenne or an X5, yet relatively in the same category and exclusivity. This is probably the best value-for-money SUV out there!
assassin
i prefer to get range rover sport 5.0 over touareg any day, more power, off-road gears, tough looks and peace of mind ( 5 years warranty with contract services), and maybe cheaper too.
Dude
Ya but it will end up in the maintenance department almost every weekend. That was the case with my X5, which I replaced, when I first bought it, and I think Range Rover aren’t any better in terms of reliability that BMW!
magdi
what is the price of it?? how much does it cost, i mean Touareg 2012 ?? or 2011