Touareg 2011 VW Touareg (Mk. II) Spy pics & Info

[PanterroR]

The Volkswagen Touareg has achieved only modest sales since its launch in 2003, mostly because of its lack of seven-seater capability and premium price tag compared with many of its Japanese rivals.

The second-generation model is now in the works and will hopefully address many of the issues of the current model. Due to be launched in late 2010, the new Touareg will be slightly smaller than the current model but will feature a range of more fuel efficient engines and be able to seat up to seven passengers.

The new platform will be shared with the next-generation Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 and will feature increased use of aluminum to keep weight down. It will also be slightly sportier and adopt styling influences from the recently launched Tiguan SUV.

This early test hack is still wearing the current Touareg’s sheet metal but several key differences reveal that it is in fact the next-generation model. These include the wider rear bumper and misaligned fuel filler cap. The front of the car also features a different intake system, which is also positioned lower than on the current production model.

The new engine lineup will start with a 280hp (208kW) 3.2L V6 petrol engine and top out with a 345hp (257kW) 4.2L petrol V8. A pair of diesel engines will also be on offer including 2.7L and 3.0L turbodiesels. All the engines will be matted with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Spy Shots: Next-gen Volkswagen Touareg test mule

 

[Centurion]

Re: Spy Shots: Next-gen Volkswagen Touareg test mule

Lmao at the Audi steering wheel.

 

[Centurion]

VAG spyshots are sooo boring, they don't show us anything worth noting until the launch is one or two months away.

 

[Merc1]

So true!


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[Centurion]

^^
The secrecy is annoying and the B8 A4 was the biggest mystery in the history of automobiles. We saw absolutely no spyshots what so ever.

 

[VroomVroom]

^^
The secrecy is annoying and the B8 A4 was the biggest mystery in the history of automobiles. We saw absolutely no spyshots what so ever.

Audi are actually very good at keep there cars secret, we hardly see any pictures until the cars are in Final Equipment Preparation (Is that what it's called?)

 

[VroomVroom]

Nice to see they have lifted the clocks straight from the Q7

 

[Giannis]

^^Final Evaluation Process

 

[Pekka]

Source: AutoWeek

 

[Sayyaaf]

Any idea when this and the new cayenne are coming ?

 

[Centurion]

Any idea when this and the new cayenne are coming ?

Both are looking dead ready and have near identical doors too. It's a question of the chicken and the egg. I assume the VW will hit first as Porsche will focus the rest of the year on the Panamera, facelifted GT3 and TT. Need some breather after that, so 1 quarter of second year is plausible launch date for the Cayenne. With the new 997 stripping off it's camo in early 2011.

 

[phaeton]

Touareg sometime in 2010 for 2011.

Cayenne ????

 

[Centurion]

Touareg sometime in 2010 for 2011.

Cayenne ????

Both cars are dead old, the Cayenne came out in 2002 and the Touareg in 2003. I think the latter will be launched before the end of the year and then the Cayenne during the spring along with the Panamera Hybrid. Both cars will probably be 2011. As SUVs they are both heavy and slightly outdated.

 

[VroomVroom]

Source: AutoWeek

Has quite a lot of Tiguan

 

[phaeton]

Yeah I think that underbody plastic look from Tiguan and X5 etc will be ok for Touareg but expect Tiguan to get the new face in a year or two as well.

 

[PanterroR]

Spy Shots: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Interior

 

[klier]

So it's safe to say this car is Q5 based too? Looks a ot like Q5 and Cayenne II in profile..

 

[PanterroR]

 

[bmw 745d]

First Leak in 1:43

 

[Centurion]

What a generic design for head lights, grill and bumper. I can smell the glue from here. VW intend to cut and paste the same front-end across all models.

First Leak in 1:43