The Touareg is the flagship SUV by Volkswagen that is also the only luxury vehicle in Volkswagen’s complete lineup of vehicles. The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is the second generation Touareg that is available with two powerful engine options and plenty of advanced safety features that make this premium SUV a worthy purchase.
Developed from a platform that was once shared with the first-generation Porsche Cayenne, the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size SUV that brings plenty of space with its two rows of seats and is also more efficient, thanks to its lighter body.
Volkswagen has replaced the Lux trim with the new Wolfsburg Edition, which brings a huge range of premium design and performance elements. However, even in its basic trim, the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg offers smooth off-road and in-city performance.
Here is a review of the all-new 2017 Volkswagen Touareg with a closer look at its performance, design, capabilities, safety features and more.
Design of 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is designed to be luxurious, yet at the same time be versatile enough to be the perfect off-road vehicle. The exterior is rugged and aggressive, while the interior is comfortable and luxurious. Together, the exterior and interior make the design of the 2017 Touareg irresistible.
Exterior
The exterior of the 2017 Touareg is stylish without being too intimidating. Since this is a family vehicle, its appearance is very welcoming and pleasing to the eyes. The grille at the front of the vehicle is big and covers the complete upper fascia of the vehicle.
Below the grille are large air intakes that cover the lower fascia to maintain proper engine temperatures at all times. Also at the front are the Bi-Xenon headlights that are complemented by the stylish LED Daytime Running Lights that further enhance the visibility of the driver. The headlights come with the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) which ensures that the headlights turn with the vehicle so that the driver can properly see what is coming while cutting corners.
The LED taillights are encased in the signature Touareg casing that draws the attention of the drivers tailing the 2017 Touareg. Also at the rear of the vehicle are the dual chrome-tipped exhaust tips that look good and draw the attention of the onlookers.
The Easy Open Hands-free liftgate makes it easier to load the vehicle with luggage and adventure gear, while the silver roof rails offer plenty of extra space to load more gear on top of the vehicle. To make the stance of the vehicle more stylish, the 2017 Touareg comes with 18-inch Arica alloy wheels that are fitted with all-season tyres to offer great performance even under difficult driving conditions.
Interior
The interior of the 2017 Touareg is luxurious and spacious so that its driver and passengers have plenty of leg and head room to be comfortable, even on long journeys. The front of the cabin is very driver-centric so that the driver has easy access to all the essential features at all times.
Right at front of the driver is a heated steering wheel that offers a soothing effect even if it is very cold outside. The dual-zone climate control keeps everyone comfortable in the vehicle and ensures that the temperature for the front and rear passengers is just right.
The front seats of the 2017 VW Touareg are 8-way power adjustable with heating function while this feature is also available for the rear seat passengers. This is a three level heating system that can be adjusted as per the preference of the occupant. The front seats also have the option of Active Ventilation System that helps the air circulation and makes the seats more comfortable for the front passenger and the driver.
The seats are upholstered with rich leather as standard, however, there is also an option of Vienna leather available. Thanks to the 40/20/40 split folding rear seats that can be operated with the electric rear seat release in the cargo area, the cargo capacity of the 2017 Touareg can be increased to 64 cubic feet.
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Performance of 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
The 2017 VW Touareg has a powerful performance that is bespoken of the brand. With an FSI V6 engine and powerful automatic transmission, the Touareg is an all-wheel drive SUV with 4MOTION technology. Globally, the SUV is available with only one engine option, however, it is available with two engine options in the UAE.
The first engine option available is the standard 3.6-litre V6 FSI engine that is capable of producing 280 horsepower and a torque of 266 lb-ft. This engine offers a fuel efficiency of 9.9 L/100km with a top speed of 228 Km/h, the all-new Touareg can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just7.8 seconds.
The other engine option available is the 4.2-litre V8 engine that is powerful enough to generate 360 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. The SUV with this engine option has a fuel efficiency of 12.8 L/100km, a top speed of 240 Km/h and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.8 seconds.
Both of these engines are paired with an 8-speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode. The transmission comes with manual shifting as well so that the driver can choose to use the transmission system as per personal preferences.
All thanks to the 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive System, the SUV can handle any terrain with great confidence. The system can send 8% of torque to the rear wheels and up to 60% of torque to the front wheels in order to maintain the traction when the SUV is being driven either on a city road or off the road.
It has 0.37 drag coefficient for a smoother performance with less air resistance. The 2017 VW Touareg has a towing capacity of 7,716 lbs., which is enough to tow an average sized boat.
Safety Features
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a large variety of safety features that ensure the safety of the driver and passengers at all times and under all circumstances. Some of its highlighting safety features include:
- Specially Alloyed High-Strength Steel Safety Cage
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Front and Rear Crumple Zones
- Engine Braking Assist
- Anti-Slip Regulation
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
- Intelligent Crash Response System
- Electronic Brake-Pressure Distribution
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Descent Assist
- Park Distance Control
- Forward Collision Warning
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane Change Assistant
- Hydraulic Brake Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Rollover Sensor System
- Brake Override System
Price of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in the UAE
The 2017 VW Touareg is a premium mid-size SUV that is already available in the UAE. The starting price of the 2017 Touareg with the V6 engine is AED 160,200, while the starting price of the 2017 Touareg with the V8 engine is AED 234,500.
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