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A brand new hybrid gas-electric version headlines the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg lineup. The 2011 Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid is the most effective as well as the most high-priced. The Hybrid couples a supercharged three.0-liter V6 TSI engine to an electric motor to give the Touareg an effective 380 horsepower Bayern München Christian Fruchtl Trikot , with an EPA-estimated 2024 mpg CityHighway (21 miles per gallon inside the federal government’s Combined cityhighway fuel economy calculations). The Hybrid demands Premium gasoline.


Least pricey and, in our view, most enjoyable to drive is the Touareg VR6 FSI Sport, which uses a 280-hp V6 engine EPA-rated at 1623 mpg CityHighway (21 mpg Combined). It runs on Premium gasoline.


The Touareg V6 TDI Clean Diesel attributes a turbocharged three.0-liter diesel with 225 horsepower that’s EPA-rated 1928 mpg (22 mpg Combined).


The 2011 Touareg may well not look significantly different from the 2010 version because the styling revisions are subtle, however it has in fact been entirely redesigned. The 2011 Touareg marks the beginning of the second generation. Compared to its predecessor, the 2011 Touareg is wider and has a shorter overall height, giving it a stronger presence. A longer wheelbase gives greater stability, while a greater overall length allows much more room inside the cabin. The use of new materials along with other adjustments have removed practically 450 pounds from the vehicle.


There’s small by way of visual cues to distinguish the 2011 Touareg from its predecessor. A few styling lines are far more rounded. Some deeper sculpting softens the side doors’ expanses of sheet metal. The liftgate has a wider license plate recess. But viewed from nearly any angle Bayern München Joshua Kimmich Trikot , the 2011 Touareg looks like a Touareg. This is not to complain. Overall, the Touareg, for 2011 also as previous generations, is correctly proportioned, with commendably minimal, non-functional cosmetics.


Touareg seats five. No third-row seat is obtainable. The interior has been redesigned and refined for 2011. Improved acoustics and insulation decrease cabin noise. The cabin is trimmed handsomely. An a lot more curvaceous dash updates the appearance. The second-row seat slides fore and aft and higher legroom is available. There’s a giant panoramic sunroof obtainable.


We discovered the 2011 Touareg comfy and competent underway. The Touareg Sport will be the most fun to drive of the four (and also the least expensive), with responsive turn-in and good balance by means of energetic direction adjustments, all whilst tempering a driver’s enthusiasm with clear reminders the Touareg is Bayern München Kingsley Coman Trikot , right after all, an SUV weighing in at around two and one half tons.


The Hybrid handles the added weight of the battery pack better than most hybrid SUVs, with a smooth ride and only the barest hint of a slower response to steering due to the placement of that added weight mostly behind the rear wheels.


The 2011 Touaregs give VW a full range of options inside the SUV marketplace, from the traditional to the green. The Lux and Executive trim levels are the most plush, featuring textures and accents that men and women search for when trying to define luxury.


A properly equipped Touareg with the optional towing package is rated to tow up to 7,700 pounds.


Model Lineup


The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI Sport ($44,450) starts with dual-zone climate control with pollen filter, V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (vinyl) Bayern München David Alaba Trikot , leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, heated and eight-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats, 6040 split foldable rear seat foreaft travel, navigation system with supplemental turn-by-turn graphics, rearview camera, AMFMCDSirius satellite radio with MDIMP3 and hard disk drive, Bluetooth, programmable garage and gate remote opener Bayern München Sven Ulreich Trikot , trip laptop or computer, power locks with keyless remote, bi-xenon HID headlights with AFS, four 12-volt power points, 115-volt power outlet, manually adjustable steering column. The VR6 FSI Sport comes with a 280-hp V6, 8-speed automatic, 4MOTION all-wheel drive Bayern München Thomas Muller Trikot , 18-inch alloy wheels.


The Touareg V6 TDI Clean Diesel Sport ($47,950) is similarly equipped but uses the three.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine.


The VR6 FSI Lux ($48,300) and V6 TDI Clean Diesel Lux ($51,800) upgrade with Vienna leather seating surfaces, 12-way adjustable driver seat with power lumbar, driver memory settings, electric rear seatback releases in rear cargo region, heated outside mirrors Bayern München Corentin Tolisso Trikot , panoramic two-pane sunroof, 19-inch wheels. Burr Walnut (European for walnut burl) trims the doors and center console. The FSI Executive ($54,000) and TDI Clean Diesel Executive ($57,500) consists of all the Lux attributes plus heated rear seats and multi-function steering wheel, park distance control, keyless pushbutton begin and stop, 20-inch wheels along with the Dynaudio premium sound system, which upgrades the audio system with 12 speakers and 620-watt amplifier.


The Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid ($60 Bayern München Serge Gnabry Trikot ,565) usually tracks the Executive in terms of interior functions but with the Sport’s stereo, a power adjustable steering column, metal scuff door sill plates and aluminum-appearance pedals.