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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 3.6 FSI (280 Hp) 4MOTION
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Volkswagen Touareg:
The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle is named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa. The Touareg was originally developed with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 and as of October 2020, the Touareg was developed with the Audi Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus, which shares their MLB Evo platform and chassis. The first generation offered five, six, eight, ten, and twelve-cylinder engine choices....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (7L) Overview:
Volkswagen Touareg (I (7L)). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2280 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.6 FSI (280 Hp) 4MOTION Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement over the 3.2L, providing stronger acceleration and more confident overtaking power.
Fuel Economy
Likely improved fuel efficiency compared to the older 3.2L, but still a petrol V6 in a heavy SUV.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior for its class
- • Exceptional off-road capability with advanced 4MOTION system
- • Wide range of powerful and diverse engine options, from economical diesels to a potent W12
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially with optional air suspension
- • Strong towing capacity across most engine variants
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, particularly for petrol engines and the W12
- • Complex electronics and sophisticated engines can lead to expensive maintenance and repairs
- • Significant depreciation, though this makes used models good value
- • Some reliability concerns, especially with the more complex V10 TDI and early models
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting agility and city maneuverability
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (7L): 2003 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Touareg |
| Generation: | I (7L) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 FSI (280 Hp) 4MOTION |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6700 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BHK, BHL More details about the engine BHK, BHL |
| Engine displacement: | 3598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.9 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 96.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 122.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2280 |
| Max. weight: | 2945 |
| Max load: | 665 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1570 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 555 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4754 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1928 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1726 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2855 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1653 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1665 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/65 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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