After makings its worldwide debut last year, the Touareg luxury 4WD SUV returns with no major changes for 2005. The line-up consists of four models: Touareg V6, Touareg V8, Touareg V8x (late availability), and the Touareg V10 TDI. Engine choices range from a 220 hp V6 to the 310 hp Turbo Diesel, which produces 553 lb.-ft. of torque. All models come standard with illuminated keyless remote control entry system, aluminum alloy wheels, Hill Descent Control, Stability Program, a power glass moonroof, and rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers. The V8, V8x, and V10 TDI also include Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Cricket Leather seat trim and Four Corner Air Suspension. Optional equipment includes Electronic Parking Assistance and an upgraded sound system.
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Year
2005
BodyStyle
Sport Utility Vehicle SUV
Doors
4
Drive
4
Invoice price
33733
List price
37140
Destination charge
655
Gas guzzler tax
0
Dealer advertising fee
1-3% of MSRP (est)
Vehicle class
Intermediate Utility
Final assemblly location
N/R
Full warranty miles
50000
Full warranty months
48
MNT warranty miles
12000
MNT warranty months
12
Power warranty miles
60000
Power warranty months
60
Rust warranty miles
500000
Rust warranty months
144
Price effective date
3/31/2005
Standard features
Speed Control
Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/CD
Locking System, Central w/Automatic Door Locks
Restraint System, Dual Front, Front Head Curtain & Front Side Impact Air Bag
Engine: V6, 3.2 Liter
Transmi
No charge
Beige, Pure LH
Beige, Wheat Metallic
Anthracite LF
Anthracite QH
Silver, Reflex Metallic
Green, Reed Metallic
Green, Venetian Metallic
Black
Blue, Shadow Metallic
Gray, Offroad Metallic
Gray, Kristal LZ
Beige, Pure QN
Gray, Kristal QK
Red, Colorado Metallic
Silver, Blue Metallic
White, Campanella
Options
Equipment Pkg #1 Cost $1104.00;List $1250.00;
Equipment Pkg #2 Cost $2155.00;List $2440.00;
Equipment Pkg #4 Cost $5687.00;List $6440.00;
Radio, Sound System I Cost $442.00;List $500.00;
Parking Sensors Cost $530.00;List $600.00;
Premium Pkg II Cost $2155.00;List $2440.00;
Navigation/Sound System Pkg II, CD-Based Cost $2341.00;List $2650.00; N/A After 10-04.
Communication System, OnStar Telematics Cost $617.00;List $699.00;