2012 Volkswagen Touareg

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$43,375 - $61,995
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Fuel Economy: 16/23 mpg

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg Trims	MSRP	Fuel	Engine
4dr VR6 Sport	$43,375	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr VR6 Sport w/Nav Ltd Avail	$44,995	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr VR6 Sport w/Nav	$45,455	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr TDI Sport	$46,875	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr TDI Sport w/Nav Ltd Avail	$48,495	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr VR6 Lux Ltd Avail	$48,855	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr TDI Sport w/Nav	$48,955	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr VR6 Lux	$49,395	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr TDI Lux Ltd Avail	$52,355	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr TDI Lux	$52,895	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr VR6 Exec Ltd Avail	$54,255	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr VR6 Exec	$55,095	16 / 23 mpg	Gas V6 3.6L/195
4dr TDI Exec Ltd Avail	$57,755	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr TDI Exec	$58,595	19 / 28 mpg	Diesel V6 3.0L/181
4dr Hybrid Ltd Avail	$61,110	20 / 24 mpg	Superchaged Gas/Electric V6 3.0L/183
4dr Hybrid	$61,995	20 / 24 mpg	Superchaged Gas/Electric V6 3.0L/183

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The 2012 Touareg hasn't changed from last year, including Volkswagen's excellent engine lineup. A 280-hp 3.6L V6 gasoline engine powers the base Sport, Lux and Exec Touareg and gets 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. ...more

The TDI Touareg utilizes a 3.0L turbocharged V6 Clean Diesel engine, also available in Sport, Lux and Exec trims. The engine makes 225 hp and gets 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. It uses AdBlue urea additive to reduce emissions by up to 90%. Towing capacity is rated at an impressive 7700 lbs.

The Touareg hybrid uses a 3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline engine alongside an electric motor. Together, they produce 380 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque, and yet achieve 25 mpg combined. The transmission disengages from the engine, which shuts off when the driver releases the gas pedal, allowing the vehicle to coast without using any power. It can drive up to 30 mph using only electricity, and it uses regenerative braking to keep the batteries charged and start-stop technology to save fuel. The hybrid comes in one trim, equipped very similarly to the Exec model.

An aluminum double-wishbone suspension makes the Touareg very light weight and thus quite responsive. Safety systems include anti-slip regulation, anti-lock brakes, auto-hold and hill-hold assist and stabilization control.

All Touaregs feature an 8-speed automatic transmission. The base Sport model comes with 18-inch wheels, bi-xenon HID headlamps, fog lamps, LED tail lights, remote power liftgate, an 8-speaker stereo, 8-way power-adjustable heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry and dual-zone climate control.

The Lux trim adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated power-adjustable mirrors, navigation with a rearview camera, leather seat material, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, wood dash trim and power rear seat releases.

The Exec trim upgrades the wheels to 20-inch and the stereo is an audiophile Dynaudio system. The keyless entry is upgraded to a KESSY proximity entry system.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Model Changes

The 2012 Touareg is virtually unchanged from the 2011 model.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Value

Hybrids and off-roading rarely are available in the same package, so the segment is not very broad. The Volkswagen Touareg hybrid provides a way to reduce one's environmental footprint and still enjoy off-road capability for $8,000 cheaper than a Porsche Cayenne.

The TDI Touareg is no slouch for fuel economy-- it is capable of 28 mpg on the highway and makes over 400 lb-feet of torque and features the same off-road capability and 7700 lbs of towing ability for less than $47,000.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Strengths

Diesel, hybrid, and gasoline engine options; 8-speed transmission and all-wheel drive; improved interior insulation and acoustics Hide

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg

$43,375 - $61,995

Select a Trim below for more detailed vehicle information

4dr VR6 Sport

4dr VR6 Sport w/Nav Ltd Avail

4dr VR6 Sport w/Nav

4dr TDI Sport

4dr TDI Sport w/Nav Ltd Avail

4dr VR6 Lux Ltd Avail

4dr TDI Sport w/Nav

4dr VR6 Lux

4dr TDI Lux Ltd Avail

4dr TDI Lux

4dr VR6 Exec Ltd Avail

4dr VR6 Exec

4dr TDI Exec Ltd Avail

4dr TDI Exec

4dr Hybrid Ltd Avail

4dr Hybrid

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