Test Drive The New Volkswagen Touareg in Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth & Solihull

The Volkswagen Touareg is the result of a special project to create an SUV that could also handle like a performance car. A single drive of this accomplished 4x4 will confirm that it is a very special vehicle indeed.

The Touareg offers a choice of four powerful engines, each of which can tow loads weighing 3.5 tonnes. Even the entry-level six-cylinder TDI motor delivers 204PS, while the top-of-the-range 4.2-litre eight-cylinder TDI available on the Altitude V8 model provides a massive 340PS.

The vehicle’s intelligently-designed structure and transmission ensure sharp handling and maximum stability on every journey. A central Electronic Differential Lock system (available as standard on the Escape model) comes into play in slippery conditions, where power is automatically transmitted to the wheel with the best purchase on the ground. The Hill Descent Assist facility enhances off-road handling even further, maintaining the vehicle’s grip when descending gradients of up to 45°.

Moreover, it comes packed with driver-assistance features such as Side Scan, to warn you of other vehicles in your blind spot, and Area View. This offers four cameras at the front, rear and side of the car and provides great visibility when parking or manoeuvring.

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