Volkswagen Touareg 2015 News

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VW has updated its Touareg SUV range for 2015, to help the near four-year-old model compete with fresher rivals.  The Touareg's styling has also been tweaked, with a more aggressive front bumper, revised a headlight design, new rear bumper and redesigned alloys for all models.The base Touareg 150TDI jumps $4000 to a new list price of $67,990 - though satnav with voice recognition and xenon headlights have now been added as standard.Powered by a 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 engine, the base 150TDI now produces an extra 50Nm of torque, bringing its outputs to 150kW/450Nm while retaining its 7.2L/100km combined fuel consumption figure. All models use the same eight-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with all-wheel drive as before.Other standard features on the entry-level model include, leather upholstery, 14-way adjustable and heated front seats, satnav, reverse camera with front and rear parking sensors and 18-inch alloy wheels.Stepping up to the mid-spec $81,990 Touareg V6TDI (up $1200) brings a more powerful version of the 150TDI's diesel V6, which pumps out the same 180kW/550Nm as before but features restyled 20-inch alloys.There are two option packages available on the both V6 models, including the $3500 Technology Pack which includes 360-degree camera system, electrically adjustable door mirrors, front seats and steering wheel, keyless entry and push button engine start.Also available is the $5400 Driver Assistance package, which brings adaptive cruise control, city emergency brake, blind-spot monitor and heated leather steering wheel.The price of the range-topping V8 TDI R-line model is unchanged at $114,990 and comes the VW Group's mighty 250kW/800Nm turbodiesel 4.2-litre V8 engine which can send the 2264kg luxury SUV to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds and achieve a combined fuel consumption of 9.2L/100km.On top of the V6 TDI's standard equipment, the V8 features the kit included in both the Technology and Driver Assistance packages plus two-tone leather upholstery, steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles, 21-inch alloys and 620W 12 speaker Dynaudio premium sound system.The previous V6TDI 4XMotion off-road focused model with low-range transfer case has been dropped from the range.

New Volkswagen Golf Wagon and Tiguan R-Line models added to existing Golf hatch, Beetle and Touareg R-Line lineup.Volkswagen has expanded its range of R-Line sports-flavoured models with new R-Line option packs for the Golf wagon and Tiguan, along with a new standalone Tiguan 155TSI R-Line flagship.The R-Line packages bring unique body styling and wheels, chassis improvements and other spec upgrades, without going for the full-house GTI or R performance boosts. Golf Wagon with R-Line packageUnlike the Tiguan 155TSI R-Line and the larger Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, the Golf R-Line is not a standalone model, but a $2200 option pack that can be applied to both the Golf 103TSI and 110TDI Highline versions of hatch and now wagon bodystyles.The R-Line package brings with it special front and rear bumpers, colour-coded sideskirts, tinted windows, R-Line badging, aluminium trim and 18-inch alloy wheels on the Golf's exterior.Inside the cabin there is aluminium finished brake and accelerator pedals, leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters and sports seats.The R-Line package also improves the handling of the Golf by giving it 15mm lower sports suspension and progressive power steering for a sportier feel.Tiguan R-LineThe standalone Tiguan 155TSI R-Line takes its model name from the 155kW/280Nm  2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that sits in the engine bay.It's coupled to a seven-speed automatic transmission - with paddle shifters on the steering wheel - that delivers drive to all four wheels via VW's Haldex 4Motion system.The Tiguan R-Line gets similar R-Line external styling to the existing models - rear roof spoiler, unique front and rear bumpers, and R-Line badging. It also receives leather upholstery, adaptive suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and satnav.A $2500 R-Line package is also optional for the regular Tiguan 132TSI and 130TDI models, which comes with all of the 155TSI R-Line's extra goodies aside from the leather trim and adaptive suspension.

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