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Gordon · 13th May 2005, 19:17

Stratos, is this the one?

Reviews:

The AA:

Any doubts about Volkswagen's ability to create a 'proper' 4x4 have been comprehensively crushed under the formidable wheels of the Touareg. The underpinnings were developed in conjunction with Porsche, which produces its Cayenne from the same platform, but Volkswagen's effort is far more impressive. It even feels classier than its overblown half-brother and is certainly easier on the eye.

Full review:http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ca...s/2004059.html

Cars.Com:

Volkswagen arrived late to the sport utility vehicle party when it launched the Touareg (pronounced "TOUR-egg") for 2004. Considered a "crossover" model, the Touareg is related to Porsche's Cayenne. Initially, Touaregs held either a V-6 or V-8.

Late in the 2004 model year, Volkswagen introduced a Touareg TDI with a turbo-diesel V-10 that produces 310 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque. For 2005, the air suspension that's optional for V-6 and V-8 models and standard with the V-10 has been slightly modified and has a lower ride height. The V-6 engine gains 20 hp.

Full Review:http://research.cars.com/go/crp/revi...1&aff=national

Autocar:

With a V10 diesel heading the Touareg line-up, the 2.5 TDi’s got as much chance of making headlines as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s political opponents. But, unsurprisingly, this £28,600 option – nearly half the price of the V10 – is the one most likely to populate UK roads.

Road Test: http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_....asp?RT=204473

There are two engine options.

240-hp, 3.2-liter V-6
310-hp, 4.2-liter V-8

Stratos, which one did you see?

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Gordon Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,060	Stratos, is this the one? Reviews: The AA: Any doubts about Volkswagen's ability to create a 'proper' 4x4 have been comprehensively crushed under the formidable wheels of the Touareg. The underpinnings were developed in conjunction with Porsche, which produces its Cayenne from the same platform, but Volkswagen's effort is far more impressive. It even feels classier than its overblown half-brother and is certainly easier on the eye. Full review:http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ca...s/2004059.html Cars.Com: Volkswagen arrived late to the sport utility vehicle party when it launched the Touareg (pronounced "TOUR-egg") for 2004. Considered a "crossover" model, the Touareg is related to Porsche's Cayenne. Initially, Touaregs held either a V-6 or V-8. Late in the 2004 model year, Volkswagen introduced a Touareg TDI with a turbo-diesel V-10 that produces 310 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque. For 2005, the air suspension that's optional for V-6 and V-8 models and standard with the V-10 has been slightly modified and has a lower ride height. The V-6 engine gains 20 hp. Full Review:http://research.cars.com/go/crp/revi...1&aff=national Autocar: With a V10 diesel heading the Touareg line-up, the 2.5 TDi’s got as much chance of making headlines as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s political opponents. But, unsurprisingly, this £28,600 option – nearly half the price of the V10 – is the one most likely to populate UK roads. Road Test: http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_....asp?RT=204473 There are two engine options. 240-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 310-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 Stratos, which one did you see? __________________ Team-BHP.com > Motorbikes > Yamaha Cafe Racer Team-BHP.com > Collection of Best Threads > Enfield Cafe Racer