2016 Volkswagen Touareg is a multi-purpose midsize crossover SUV that is perfectly designed for both off-road and on-road performance. Equipped with larger wheels, flexible suspensions, all-wheel drive capabilities and robust engine, 2016 Volkswagen Touareg demonstrates its performance in all road conditions. Drive it on the steeper slopes or take it to the dunes, 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is sure to provide the best performance in all your adventures.
Versions of Volkswagen Touareg 2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg is available in three different versions Sport, Lux and Executive. Three of these versions vary in terms of features and specifications. This car is indeed a must buy but before that sell car which you already own before purchasing Touareg 2016. The detail of each version is given below.
Entry Level Sport Version
This is the base version of 2016 Volkswagen Touareg and comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels and has a power lift gate. Exterior of this version is designed with adaptive bi-xenon headlights, LED running lights, fog lights and cornering lights. In addition to that, tilt-and-telescoping steering, wheel wrapped with leather, auto dimming rear view mirror, Bluetooth plus audio connectivity and an eight-speaker sound system are the basic features of 2016 Volkswagen Touareg sports version.
Lux version of 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Lux SUV offers 19-inch alloy wheels. Other additional features of this version include a panoramic sunroof, leather wrapped seats, 14-way front seats along with driver memory settings, power folding exterior mirrors and a park distance control.
The Upgraded Executive Version
Besides having all the standard features of Sports and Lux version, 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Executive has distinctive 20-inch alloy wheels. Other features which make the price of this version higher than Lux and Sports version are heated rear seats, heated steering wheel with power adjustability, 10-speaker/620-watt Dynaudio sound system and an extended overhead-view parking camera.
A driver assistance package that consists of adaptive cruise control, a system of blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning with auto brakes and parking sensors constitute an optional package for Lux and Sports versions whereas this package is standard in 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Executive Version. All versions come standard with the all-wheel drive system.
2016 VW Touareg Comes with Two Engine Options
2016 Volkswagen Touareg versions either have VR6 or TDI engine.
VR6 and its performance
VR6 is 3.6 liter V6 engine that delivers the horsepower of 280hp and maximum torque of 266 lb-ft and is coupled with eight-speed automatic transmission. Versions equipped with V6R take 7.7 seconds to accelerate from 0-60mph. The estimated fuel efficiency of VR6 is 19 mpg.
Technical specs of TDI
TDI is a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine. TDI generates the peak horsepower of 240hp and a torque of 406lbft. TDI is also coupled with eight-speed automatic transmission however, TDI versions require 7.2 seconds to speed up to 60mph. The estimated fuel efficiency of this engine is 24mpg.
Pricing Details
The three versions of 2016 Volkswagen Touareg are available in the market at different prices. For this car purchase, following are the prices of different versions:
Sports version: $43,615
Lux version: $47,655
Executive version: $52,360
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