Volkswagen Touareg Base (2017) price & specs
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Overview
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 1st August 2016 classified as a Mkii. The Volkswagen Touareg is regarded as a Suv Large Luxury built in Slovakia with prices starting at $68,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 150 kW of power (at 3200 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Touareg Base uses 7.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 190g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1181km per full tank
The Volkswagen Touareg measures 1732mm (68.2 inches) in height, 4801mm (189.0 inches) in length, 1940mm (76.4 inches) in width with a 2904mm (114.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2227kg (4909.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Touareg Base comes standard with 255/55 R18 front tyres and 255/55 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Base has a 205mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,801 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,940 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,732 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,904 mm |
| Load Capacity | 633 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Touareg Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 190
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Bore: 83.0
Engine Cc: 2967
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 3.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 91.4
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 85
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.7
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Number: 2
Display Screen Size Inch: 8.0
Display Screen Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 1181
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 734
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 13.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 15.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 11.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 8.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 28
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 206
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 128
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 204
Power Maximum Power Kw: 150
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 450
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3200
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Drive
Drive Descent Control System: yes
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 109
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 255
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 109
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.0
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.0
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 58.0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1642
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 20.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 580
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 65.0
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1650
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 205
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 68.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1732
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 189.0
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4801
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 76.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1940
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 65.7
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1670
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39.0
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 114.3
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2904
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1005
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 989
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 61.0
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1549
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 59.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1511
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1052
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 36.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 931
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 25.0
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 25.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Pl72
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Directional Headlights: yes
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-Xenon
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2860
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6305
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Kg: 2227
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Lbs: 4909
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2227
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4909
Tare Weight Kg: 2146
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System In Dash Dvd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Touch Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Dvd: yes
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Size: 8.0
Ent Display Screen Front Touch Screen: yes
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 9
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080119
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.5 Diesel Lhd
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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