Volkswagen is preparing a new Touareg SUV for European launch next spring, with U.S. sales months later as a 2011 model. Targets for the new model are better economy -- both through significantly more efficient powertrains and lighter overall weight -- plus the incorporation of a third row of child seats.The design will reflect VW's new Walter da Silva-mandated approach; emphasis on horizontal lines and a nose characterized by a wide grill between oblong lamps. It will retain SUV-like cues too. The hood and body sides have fewer, crisper feature lines and a greater simplicity of surfacing, which should suit a sport-utility well.
The Touareg has always had immense off-road capability, outfitted with a dual-range transfer case, locking differentials and huge wheel articulation. That stuff is heavy and expensive, and many customers never use it. So VW is taking a lesson from the sister Audi Q7 and ditching much of the hardcore hardware, and moving some of it to the options list.
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VW Touareg has received mixed response. Some buyers were disappointed because of huge price tag and some did not purchase due to its inability to seat seven passengers. So, the next gen model is due to be launched in 2011. It is projected that next gen VW Touareg will be powered by a 3.2 liter V6 gasoline engine which would generate 280 horsepower with an option of 4.2 liter gasoline V8 engine which would generate 345 horsepower. For more details refer 2011 volkswagen touareg
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