Spotted-vw-touareg - Bangalore and Mumbai

Stratos · 13th May 2005, 17:35

Well well. The Cayennes` cousin is here. It was seen last night at Carter Road by Iceman and today at Shivaji park by me and Drifter. Looks pretty good. Navy Blue in colour. I dont think most of you are going to oogle at it after seeing the Cayenne.

comfortablywacky · 13th May 2005, 18:16

For the benefit of those who dont know what it lloks like heres a pic...lines look pretty similar to the cayenne...especially the side view

A useful Linkon the same

Gordon · 13th May 2005, 18:17

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?

Stratos · 13th May 2005, 18:37

Now I dont know if it was a V6 or a V8 (I think it even comes with a V10). Just saw it pass from the side and couldnt see its front and back. It had a spare wheel on the back. Looks really nice.

Gordon · 13th May 2005, 18:46

Just checked MSN Autos and it says that there "WAS" a V10 TDI option but its discontinued.

Hatari · 13th May 2005, 19:47

some nice ads..

160 to 300 mm ground clearance + 33 grad angle of repose + 225 km/h maximum speed + navigation system and TV access = Don't go over the top.

70% gross fall + 12-way comfort seat + 750 Nm hinge moment + permanent all-wheel drive = "Wait, I'll show you to the door"

byramshroff · 14th May 2005, 00:54

saw this car 2 days ago at napeansea road.it was following a black X5 which belongs to a builder who also owns a porsche 911

iceman91 · 15th May 2005, 12:58

hey stratos,
so you saw it too. that is one swweet suv man. pictures do it no justice. need to see it in real to appreciate it

Stratos · 15th May 2005, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman91

so you saw it too. that is one swweet suv man. pictures do it no justice. need to see it in real to appreciate it

Absolutely. It really looks very good. Infact, personally, I would have this infront of the 911ish Cayenne.

16th May 2005, 10:46

the touareg one fine SUV,so how may of them are there in mumbai???????????????

Mumbaiya · 16th May 2005, 12:05

Guys its a V10 TDI. Saw it yesterday at Marine Drive.

ajmat · 19th August 2005, 22:43

Saw a black one on Airport Road

My car was "heavy breathing" on an empty road (cleared for the President - I was playing"pilot car") going the other way so not much detail could be got

Beemer · 20th August 2005, 01:13

I too saw it in delhi couple of weeks ago . Must say it looks really fabulous , espically the front and i saw the one with the rear tyre mounted and it enhances the rear look like anything , by far the best spare tyre cover and the design i ve seen !

I mean the way (design) the spare tyre was mounted was just SUPERB .
Man , it surely is a killer !

IMO Visually it looks much better than the cayenne !

v1p3r · 20th August 2005, 03:54

Yup. Brand new V10 TDi in Bangalore. Not yet registered. Saw it twice. Spoke to the driver. He was nice enough to start it and rev it a bit. You can't make out it's a diesel at all.

ajmat · 20th August 2005, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemer

IMO Visually it looks much better than the cayenne !

...and cheaper too... and for indians - it's diesel !!!!

13th May 2005, 17:35	#1
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Spotted-vw-touareg - Bangalore and Mumbai Well well. The Cayennes` cousin is here. It was seen last night at Carter Road by Iceman and today at Shivaji park by me and Drifter. Looks pretty good. Navy Blue in colour. I dont think most of you are going to oogle at it after seeing the Cayenne.
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13th May 2005, 18:16	#2
comfortablywacky BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 540 Thanked: 8 Times	For the benefit of those who dont know what it lloks like heres a pic...lines look pretty similar to the cayenne...especially the side view A useful Linkon the same
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13th May 2005, 18:17	#3
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	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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13th May 2005, 18:37	#4
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Now I dont know if it was a V6 or a V8 (I think it even comes with a V10). Just saw it pass from the side and couldnt see its front and back. It had a spare wheel on the back. Looks really nice.
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13th May 2005, 18:46	#5
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Just checked MSN Autos and it says that there "WAS" a V10 TDI option but its discontinued.
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13th May 2005, 19:47	#6
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	some nice ads.. 160 to 300 mm ground clearance + 33 grad angle of repose + 225 km/h maximum speed + navigation system and TV access = Don't go over the top. 70% gross fall + 12-way comfort seat + 750 Nm hinge moment + permanent all-wheel drive = "Wait, I'll show you to the door"
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14th May 2005, 00:54	#7
byramshroff BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 195 Thanked: 0 Times	saw this car 2 days ago at napeansea road.it was following a black X5 which belongs to a builder who also owns a porsche 911
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15th May 2005, 12:58	#8
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	hey stratos, so you saw it too. that is one swweet suv man. pictures do it no justice. need to see it in real to appreciate it
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16th May 2005, 10:46	#10
tercelpower Posts: n/a	the touareg one fine SUV,so how may of them are there in mumbai??????????????? Last edited by tercelpower : 16th May 2005 at 10:49.
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16th May 2005, 12:05	#11
Mumbaiya BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys its a V10 TDI. Saw it yesterday at Marine Drive.
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19th August 2005, 22:43	#12
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	Saw a black one on Airport Road My car was "heavy breathing" on an empty road (cleared for the President - I was playing"pilot car") going the other way so not much detail could be got
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20th August 2005, 01:13	#13
Beemer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 384 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I too saw it in delhi couple of weeks ago . Must say it looks really fabulous , espically the front and i saw the one with the rear tyre mounted and it enhances the rear look like anything , by far the best spare tyre cover and the design i ve seen ! I mean the way (design) the spare tyre was mounted was just SUPERB . Man , it surely is a killer ! IMO Visually it looks much better than the cayenne !
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20th August 2005, 03:54	#14
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Yup. Brand new V10 TDi in Bangalore. Not yet registered. Saw it twice. Spoke to the driver. He was nice enough to start it and rev it a bit. You can't make out it's a diesel at all.
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