New Touareg info?

[scheps]

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

[Transporter]

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

[PaulRozza]

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]

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]

....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.

[Flipper Dog]

New touareg specs for oz - Club Touareg Forums

These details were posted on Club Touareg last week in reference to Australian specs.

[jb747]

And if the info there is correct...no V8 TDI and reduced towing capacity. Plus sports seats in any colour you like as long as it's black.

[Transporter]

If the towing capacity and off road capabilities are important, consider buying the current model, if any left.

[Flipper Dog]

And if the info there is correct...no V8 TDI and reduced towing capacity. Plus sports seats in any colour you like as long as it's black.

The V8 TDI will be here by years end, just not in the initial release. The US market is claiming towing is at 7700lbs which is 3500kg and Europe/UK 3500kg with a ball limit of 140kg so I would be suprised to see them lowering the towing specs for our market.
Sports seats, not for our market. The 150Kw V6TDI will get standard seats and the other models comfort seats in a choice of 3 colours (black, beige and brown). If you are looking at the sports pack then that also included the black headlining as well as some aluminium bits not seats.