Overview of the new Tuareg Volkswagen

The famous German crossover "Tuareg Volkswagen" first appeared in 2002. The creation of the new model "Tuareg" became for the developers a new step in the development history of the concern, as this model was very popular not only at home but far beyond its borders (and not only in the CIS countries). For 8 years of existence the first generation of off-road cars practically did not change in appearance and even in technical characteristics. But according to the modern requirements of the European market, each model should be updated at least once every 6 years. On this occasion in 2010, the concern showed the public a new, second generation of the legendary crossovers "Tuareg Volkswagen". The 2013 year has also become a landmark for the "German", but this year the novelty has not changed outwardly, so today we will consider the 2011 SUV, which debuted in the spring of 2010.

Design

The exterior of the new crossover reminded its fans of the unified corporate style of the Volkswagen, thanks to which the car somewhat resembled its younger brothers - the "Golf" and "Polo" models. But, despite this, confusing the novelty with a car is quite difficult, but thanks to the well-coordinated work of designers led by Walter de Silva. Unlike its predecessor, the updated SUV has acquired a new headlight unit, a new bumper and a form of a false radiator grille. All this in general gave the novelty more slenderness, slenderness and athleticism. Also, the car achieved such characteristics due to the increased body dimensions - in the length it grew by 41 millimeters, in height it was added another 12 millimeters, and in width the novelty became thicker by 38 millimeters. At the same time, the design of the car remained rather recognizable.

Interior

The salon of the novelty has undergone though unobtrusive, but very important changes. The interior of the Tuareg Volkswagen began to look more luxurious and solid, and the changes are clearly visible in ergonomics and improved quality of finishing materials. By the way, due to small changes in dimensions, the interior of the car became even more spacious, and the volume of the trunk increased to a mark of 580 liters.

Technical characteristics of Tuareg Volkswagen

For buyers, the manufacturer has envisaged the creation of a completely new line of engines. Now, those who wish can purchase both gasoline and diesel options. Opens the line of 280-horsepower gasoline unit, the working volume of which is 3.6 liters. This ends the line of injector motors (the company mainly focused on the development of diesel units). As for heavy-fuel engines, the customer can purchase one of 3 for the choice of units with a capacity of 240, 340 and 380 horsepower and a working volume of 3.0, 3.6 and 4.2 liters, respectively.

Cost

The minimum price for a new generation of German off-road vehicles of 2013 is about 1 million 900 thousand rubles. For this price, the buyer can only buy a crossover with a gasoline engine. "Volkswagen Tuareg" diesel costs a little higher, its price can reach the mark of 3 million rubles (top-end equipment).