New Touareg info?

**maca** · 31-01-2011, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by jb747

I don't think 950nm would come even close to what would be needed. The party trick of towing the 747 at the Top Gear track made for some good film, but if I remember correctly, the car was loaded with ballast. The aircraft concerned has no engines, and is presumably stripped, so I'd guess at a weight of about 150,000 kgs. The French fatso would be at least twice that...empty.

Lol I was only poking fun at how ridiculous the idea of a 1.4L, quad-turbo set up that produces only 79kw sounds in such a heavy car. The 3.2L was gutless, I imagine the 1.4L to be completely lifeless?

Nevertheless, you're right. The V10 used in that stunt had a crapload of ballast in the back but I can't comment on what condition the plane was in.

**Flipper Dog** · 31-01-2011, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by maca

Lol I was only poking fun at how ridiculous the idea of a 1.4L, quad-turbo set up that produces only 79kw sounds in such a heavy car. The 3.2L was gutless, I imagine the 1.4L to be completely lifeless? .

Where is everyone getting the idea of a 1.4L in the Touareg? The smallest engine is the 3.0 V6 TDI 150Kw, a down tuned version of the 3.0 V6 TDI 176Kw. There is also a 3.6L FSI 206Kw petrol version, there is NO golf power plant in any Touareg at the present time thank you.

**phaeton** · 31-01-2011, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Flipper Dog

Where is everyone getting the idea of a 1.4L in the Touareg?

A dealer was being smart and posted VW are going to sell the Touareg with a 1.4 quad turbo TDI.

**phaeton** · 03-02-2011, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Dermot

Some people just don't get sarcasm

I wouldn't be surprised if VW did do a 1.4 quad turbo

**scheps** · 06-02-2011, 06:47 PM

What do you guys think of the R line "kit"?

**Transporter** · 06-02-2011, 07:23 PM

Looks good, if I would be ordering again, it would be on the list.

**PaulRozza** · 08-02-2011, 09:27 PM

We have a choice of a 150TDI, a 176TDI and a V6 FSI.

Excuse my ignorance (and I know the V10 isn't coming to Oz), but where's the frick'n V8???

**jb747** · 15-02-2011, 11:06 PM

I was in London the other day, and had a good look at one at a dealers.

Liked the look. Liked the seats. Wasn't super happy that the rear seats didn't fold totally flat, but could live with that. Seemed a nice place to be. I liked what I saw...but, no V8 TDI equals no sale. Pity.

PaulRozza....what's the source of your info? I still can't find anything on the VW site.

**Flipper Dog** · 16-02-2011, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by jb747

....what's the source of your info? I still can't find anything on the VW site.

Yes and there is the problem. The dealers have been sent very "basic" information on the model line ups (again no V8 details) and some of the options which will be on offer, but the buying public again left in the dark. Also no one has been given any price details.
I have contacted VW Australia and all they can say is "the new model Volkswagen touareg is expected to be released in the 2nd half of this year, full specifications and pricing will be available closer to the release time!"

How the f**k does Volkswagen Australian expect to sell any if they won't even lets us know whats there to buy.