VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AUSTRALIA IS BRINGING back the Wolfsburg badge in the form of 100 V8 Touaregs and 200 with the latest V6 turbo diesel.
At 4.9 seconds, barely behind the Golf R’s 0-100km/h time, the 100 Wolfsburg V8s will be the last Touaregs built with this formidable 4.0 litre 310kW/900Nm turbo diesel. These join the 200 Touareg R-Line V8s that go on sale late this year.
The Touareg Wolfsburg V6 is equipped with the latest EU6 version of the Volkswagen’s Group’s 3.0 TDI. This is good for 210KW/600Nm and a Golf GTI-challenging 6.5 second 0-100km/h time.
The new “Black Style” package renders the Wolfsburg Edition the most visually arresting Touareg of the current generation. It is comprised of a blacked-out front grille which extends into the headlight cluster. Gloss black mirror caps are complemented by the gloss black window surrounds, black roof rails and gloss black 21-inch Suzuka alloy wheels. These unique enhancements to the popular R-Line package endow the Wolfsburg Edition with an aggressive demeanour which can be refined with exclusive Midnight Blue metallic paint.
Essentially the 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition mirrors the V8 TDI Wolfsburg Edition, which means that Night Vision and Direct Tyre Pressure Monitors are available on the 210TDI for the first time. Soft closing doors are exclusive to the Touareg Wolfsburg Edition. If the door is not fully closed, the soft closing door will automatically pull shut.
However, the new Wolfsburg Touareg doesn’t come cheap. In V6 form it starts from $119,990 (plus on road costs) and in V8 form, $139,990 (plus on road costs).
| Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg V6 | $119,990 |
- Black Style R-Line Package
- 21-inch Black Suzuka alloys
- Soft closing doors
- Night Vision
- Sound and comfort package
- Direct Tyre pressure Monitors
- New Wolfsburg badge
- 3.0 V6 turbo diesel 210kW/600Nm
- 8-speed automatic
- 4MOTION All-wheel-drive
- IQ DRIVE –Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitoring, Lane Assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance, Emergency Assist, Travel Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist with Front & Rear Cross Traffic Assist, Park Assist, Driver Fatigue Detection, 360-degree Proactive Occupant Protection, Front and rear parking sensors and Area View
- Innovision package: 15-inch Discover Premium, 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit, Windshield projected Head-up Display, Additional ambient interior lighting with 30 selectable colours, Volume scroll wheel, gloss black centre console
- Electronic tailgate with Easy Open & Close & Keyless Access and start
- LED Headlights, daytime driving lights and tail lights
- Automatic headlights, auto dimming mirrors and rain sensing wipers
- 9.2-inch Discover Pro navigation system with App-Connect
- 4x USB ports and wireless phone charging
- Vienna Leather appointed trim, heated and electric front seats
- Air Care two-zone climate control air conditioning with hard key control
- Driving profile selection with 4MOTION Active Control
- All-wheel steering
- Active roll stabilization
- Rear and side window tint 82 percent light absorbing
- R-Line Savona leather appointed upholstery
- Memory for front seats, mirrors & electronic steering column
- Brushed stainless steel foot pedals
- R-Line multi-function steering wheel, heated and with shifting paddles
- Soul Black headliner
| Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg V8 | $139,990 |
As above with:
- 4.0 litre V8 turbo diesel 310kW/900Nm
Options
| Panoramic Sunroof (210TDIs and V8) | $3000 |
Paint
| White | No cost |
| Moonlight Blue Metallic | $2100 |
| Deep Black Pearl Effect | $2100 |
| Antimonial Silver Metallic | $2100 |
All new Volkswagens come with a five-year factory warranty. As with the rest of Volkswagen’s new vehicle range, the Touareg is offered with a three-year or a five-year Care Plan, the Touareg’s priced at $1350 and $2500 respectively. The latter plan saves the cost of the first service.
Once we have tested and assessed the new Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg edition, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.