Volkswagen Touareg Bluemotion (2013) price & specs
Bluemotion
Overview
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Bluemotion is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2012 classified as a Mkii. The Volkswagen Touareg is regarded as a Suv Large Luxury built in Slovakia with prices starting at $83,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 550 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Touareg Bluemotion uses 7.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 196g of CO2. It has a 100L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1351km per full tank
The Volkswagen Touareg measures 1732mm (68.2 inches) in height, 4898mm (192.8 inches) in length, 1965mm (77.4 inches) in width with a 2904mm (114.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2287kg (5042.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Touareg Bluemotion comes standard with 275/45 R20 front tyres and 275/45 R20 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Bluemotion has a 205mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,898 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,965 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,732 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,904 mm |
| Load Capacity | 553 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Touareg Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Trailer Assist
Hitch: yes
Trailer Reversing Aid: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 196
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 2967
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 91.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
Main Capacity (L): 100
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 22.0
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1351
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 839
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
Maximum Speed (mph): 137
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
Maximum Power (kW): 180
Maximum Torque (Nm): 550
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Adjustable Anti Roll Bar: yes
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 1642
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 580
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 65.2
Front Track (mm): 1656
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
Overall Height (in): 68.2
Overall Height (mm): 1732
Overall Length (in): 192.8
Overall Length (mm): 4898
Overall Width (in): 77.4
Overall Width (mm): 1965
Rear Track (in): 66.0
Rear Track (mm): 1676
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Wheelbase (in): 114.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2904
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1005
Rear Headroom (in): 38.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 989
Front Hip Room (in): 61.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1549
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1511
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 25.0
Departure Angle: 25.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Pl72
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Exhaust Pipe: yes
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Tinted Glass
Location: Rear
Rear Privacy Glass: yes
Location: Side
Side Privacy Glass: yes
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2840
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6261
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2287
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5042
Tare Weight (kg): 2210
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
In-Dash DVD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Dynaudio
Number of Speakers: 8
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20080119
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.5 Diesel Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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