VW has announced today the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg price and the fact that they will start delivering it from October. The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be available with two standard engines and a hybrid powertrain. The diesel version of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have a 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine developing 240 PS that emits 195 g/km of CO2 and a 4.2-litre V8 TDI developing 340 PS. The second V8 TDI version of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg emits 239 g/km of CO2.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 TSI engine developing 333 hp and an electric motor with and additional 47 hp. In total, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid outputs 380 hp and emits 193 g/km of CO2.
The regular, TDI versions of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be available in three trim levels, SE, Escape and Altitude with the top of the range model being the Altitude V8.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg price starts at 38,255 GBP for the SE entry level model and goes up to 56,530 GBP for the top of the range Altitude V8 model. Although the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg price for the hybrid version has been set at 54,995 GBP, this version of the SUV will be made available later this year.
Volkswagen Press Release:
-2011 Volkswagen Touareg available to order now; first customer deliveries in October
-Prices from £38,255 RRP OTR; Hybrid model also available later in the year
-Lighter and cleaner yet retains 3.5 tonne towing capacity
-Greater equipment, refinement, comfort and safety systems as standard
Volkswagen has announced prices for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg as it opens for ordering in UK Retailers today ahead of the first customer
deliveries taking place in October.
Prices for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg start at £38,225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 240 PS, while the Hybrid model, which goes on sale next month, costs £54,995.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg builds on the virtues of space and comfort, as well as off-road and towing ability that led to the original Touareg building up a loyal following in the UK.
Despite being 40 mm longer both in its wheelbase and overall length, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weighs over 200 kg less than the outgoing car and is 20 per cent more efficient.
The drive in efficiency is epitomised by the new 3.0-litre V6 TDI and Hybrid models. The 3.0-litre 240 PS is capable of returning 38.2 mpg while emitting 195 g/km of CO2 to place it in VED band J, and is expected to be the volume seller.
The Hybrid model meanwhile can out-accelerate many hot hatches with a zero to 62 mph time of 6.5 seconds through its combination of a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 TSI petrol engine developing 333 PS and an electric motor generating 47 PS resulting in a total output of
380 PS and 428 lbs ft of torque. Yet the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is capable of returning 34.4 mpg while emitting 193 g/km of CO2.
All of the above models feature a number of economy enhancing features including battery regeneration (recuperation or energy recovery during braking phases) and a Start/Stop function.
A new 4.2-litre TDI V8 engine producing 340 PS and 590 lbs ft of torque completes the range. Despite its substantial power and torque outputs the new engine is still capable of achieving 31 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 239 g/km of CO2.
All 2011 Volkswagen Touareg models have a new eight-speed tiptronic automatic gearbox.
Standard equipment on the Touareg across the four ranges – SE, Altitude, Escape and Hybrid – is comprehensive. On the entry-level SE model, leather trim, touchscreen satellite navigation with DAB radio, six airbags, burr walnut interior trim, 2Zone climate control and 4MOTION four wheel drive are all standard.
Prices for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg follow; for full specification details please see the price list. For further information or to configure a Touareg, visit www.volkswagen.co.uk.
2011 Volkswagen Touareg pricing
Model Engine CO2, g/km VED band RRP OTR, £
SE 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS 195 J 38,255.00
Escape 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS 199 J 39,505.00
Altitude 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS 195 J 41,705.00
Altitude V8 4.2-litre V8 TDI 340 PS 239 L 56,530.00
Hybrid 3.0-litre V6 TSI 380 (333 + 47) PS 193 J 54,995.00
