Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg

siko · 09-21-2006, 04:52 PM

2007 Volkswagen Touareg announced

Volkswagen has released some initial photography of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg SUV ahead of its world public debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. Sporting a new 'face,' revised rear styling, updated interior and seats as well as the Dynaudio sound system as an option, the new Touareg will go on sale early next year.

At the front, the new Touareg features a new grille, bonnet, front wings and bumper, plus new headlights and mirrors. The rear lights, spoiler, bumper and exhaust pipes have also been modified to freshen the 4×4’s appearance. The new Touareg will feature new and revised technology, including ABSPlus and additional ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) features. The system shortens the braking distance by up to 20% on loose driving surfaces. New features have been added to the ESP, these include Active Rollover Protection (ARP), rain brake support, fading brake support and understeer control logic, which improves the turning behaviour in the event of understeer.

Engine choices in Europe will include a 3.6-litre V6 280 hp gasoline powerplant; 2.5-litre TDI 174 hp diesel; 3.0-litre V6 TDI 225 hp diesel; and the range-topping 5.0-litre V10 TDI with 313 hp. It's unclear how U.S. engine offerings will differ. Images after the jump…

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Sunny · 09-21-2006, 05:03 PM

Why a facelift so soon? Didn't it come out like couple of years ago. Is it selling badly?

siko · 09-21-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny

Why a facelift so soon? Didn't it come out like couple of years ago. Is it selling badly?

I'm as shocked as you are. I wasn't expecting this at all!

Michael · 09-21-2006, 05:30 PM

Can someone post the old picture of the touareg? It seems that the facelift is a subtle one.

PHYBENZ · 09-21-2006, 05:33 PM

Here is a pic. It's not selling very well, and I think it looks outdated but i also think the facelift doesn't do enough.

siko · 09-21-2006, 05:49 PM

Even though I like the current Touareg, the new lights and grill are real improvements!

Michael · 09-21-2006, 06:38 PM

I think it is slight improvement, but if the car is not selling well, like someone mentioned, I think it would have been more appropriate to make more changes.

siko · 09-21-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWFREAK

I think it is slight improvement, but if the car is not selling well, like someone mentioned, I think it would have been more appropriate to make more changes.

Maybe.... but sometimes changing too much can backfire too.

Osnabrueck · 09-22-2006, 02:08 AM

I think the timing of the facelift is just fine. In its current form, the Touareg looks like an SUV take on the old Passat. Attractive, but a style that's derived from VW's old, and now discarded, playbook.

The agressive new lights and grille go a long way to put the Touareg on parity with the rest of the VW lineup. A very good job if I do say so myself.

MikeJ · 09-22-2006, 02:28 AM

No more V8?

I'm not so sure about those headlights, but perhaps they'll look better in the metal. Other than that, I think that the facelift freshens the look nicely.

09-21-2006, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg 2007 Volkswagen Touareg announced Volkswagen has released some initial photography of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg SUV ahead of its world public debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. Sporting a new 'face,' revised rear styling, updated interior and seats as well as the Dynaudio sound system as an option, the new Touareg will go on sale early next year. At the front, the new Touareg features a new grille, bonnet, front wings and bumper, plus new headlights and mirrors. The rear lights, spoiler, bumper and exhaust pipes have also been modified to freshen the 4×4’s appearance. The new Touareg will feature new and revised technology, including ABSPlus and additional ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) features. The system shortens the braking distance by up to 20% on loose driving surfaces. New features have been added to the ESP, these include Active Rollover Protection (ARP), rain brake support, fading brake support and understeer control logic, which improves the turning behaviour in the event of understeer. Engine choices in Europe will include a 3.6-litre V6 280 hp gasoline powerplant; 2.5-litre TDI 174 hp diesel; 3.0-litre V6 TDI 225 hp diesel; and the range-topping 5.0-litre V10 TDI with 313 hp. It's unclear how U.S. engine offerings will differ. Images after the jump… - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

09-21-2006, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sunny Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 320 Thanks: 40 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg Why a facelift so soon? Didn't it come out like couple of years ago. Is it selling badly?

09-21-2006, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Michael Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,248 Thanks: 247 Thanked 340 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg Can someone post the old picture of the touareg? It seems that the facelift is a subtle one.

09-21-2006, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
PHYBENZ Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 452 Thanks: 7 Thanked 132 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg Here is a pic. It's not selling very well, and I think it looks outdated but i also think the facelift doesn't do enough.

09-21-2006, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg Even though I like the current Touareg, the new lights and grill are real improvements!

09-21-2006, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Michael Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,248 Thanks: 247 Thanked 340 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg I think it is slight improvement, but if the car is not selling well, like someone mentioned, I think it would have been more appropriate to make more changes.

09-22-2006, 02:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg I think the timing of the facelift is just fine. In its current form, the Touareg looks like an SUV take on the old Passat. Attractive, but a style that's derived from VW's old, and now discarded, playbook. The agressive new lights and grille go a long way to put the Touareg on parity with the rest of the VW lineup. A very good job if I do say so myself.

09-22-2006, 02:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu Posts: 2,038 My Mood: Thanks: 159 Thanked 539 Times in 300 Posts	Re: Paris 2006: Facelifted Volkswagen Touareg No more V8? I'm not so sure about those headlights, but perhaps they'll look better in the metal. Other than that, I think that the facelift freshens the look nicely.

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