2015 Volkswagen Touareg refreshed with more equipment

Volkswagen has introduced its updated 2015 Touareg range. The streamlined range consists of the 150TDI, V6 TDI and V8 TDI R-Line models, all with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The refreshed Touareg sports new front and rear bumpers, fog lights, ventilation grilles and new alloy wheel designs. Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, 4MOTION all-wheel drive and RNS850 satellite navigation are also now standard across the range.

Inside, the interior changes include an updated design for system buttons and new white light interior illumination lighting.

Volkswagen’s Multi-collision brake – first introduced on the Golf 7 – is now standard on the Touareg, along with Driver Fatigue Detection and a Coasting Function to save fuel when the driver’s foot is taken off the accelerator pedal.

The 150TDI features a revised 150kW V6 turbo diesel engine with 450Nm (+50Nm over previous generation Touareg) of torque at 1250 – 2750rpm. It delivers a claimed 7.2L/100km in average combined fuel consumption. Standard features include Vienna leather appointed seat upholstery with heated front seats; front and rear parking sensors with Rear View Camera; electrically adjustable front seats, with 14-way adjustment including electric lumbar adjustment and electro-pneumatic side bolsters; rear seat backrest with ‘remote’ 60:40 split/folding from luggage compartment; safety optimised front head restraints with height and longitudinal adjustment; and the new 18-inch “Arica” alloy wheels.

The V6 TDI extends on the list of features of the Touareg 150TDI. Like the Touareg 150TDI, the 180kW V6 turbo diesel engine has also been revised to offer maximum 550Nm of torque from 1750 – 2250rpm. Additional features include: Nappa leather appointed seat upholstery with heated front seats; air suspension with adaptive dampening control; alarm system with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and central locking; automatic opening and closing tailgate; new “Masafi” 20-inch alloy wheels; and “Sapelli” mahogany ornamental wood decorative inserts in dashboard, centre console and doors.

Customers choosing the Touareg V6 TDI also have the option of Technology Package and Driver Assistance package. The Technology Package includes: Area View, 360 degree exterior view; electrically adjustable door mirrors, front seats and steering wheel with memory function; Automatic kerb view function when reversing, passenger’s side exterior mirror; increased fuel tank to 100 litres; and keyless entry and starter button.

The Driver Assistance Package includes: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Front Assist function and City Emergency brake (City EB); heated, multi-function leather steering wheel;  proactive occupant protection system; and Side Assist, lane changing assistant.

The range-topping Touareg R-Line comes with a 250kW turbo diesel V8 engine. It features unique R-Line design elements, including: R-Line front and rear bumper design; R-Line radiator grille badge; Multi-function leather steering wheel with R-Line logo, with gearshift paddles; and two colour Nappa leather appointed seat upholstery, with R-Line stitched logo on front driver and passenger head restraints and heated front and rear outer seats.

Standard equipment includes 21-inch “Mallory” alloy wheels; dark tinted rear side and rear window glass; Dynaudio confidence 620W premium audio system, with 12 channel digital amplifier and 12 speakers; and aluminium “Silver Lane” decorative inserts for dashboard, centre console and doors.

As the top-of-the-line model in the Touareg range, the R-Line also receives both the Technology Package and Driver Assistance Package (excluding Lane Assist) as standard.