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Volkswagen Touareg R50 (2009) price & specs
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R50
Overview
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg R50 is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Touareg is regarded as a Suv Large Luxury built in Slovakia with prices starting at $129,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 4.9L 10-cylinder engine that has 258 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 850 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Touareg R50 uses 12.6L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 333g of CO2. It has a 100L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 794km per full tank
The Volkswagen Touareg measures 1703mm (67.0 inches) in height, 4754mm (187.2 inches) in length, 1928mm (75.9 inches) in width with a 2855mm (112.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2609kg (5751.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Touareg R50 comes standard with 295/35 R21 front tyres and 295/35 R21 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg R50 has a 300mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
56.29 - 98.89 kW/t
56.29 kW/t
186.3 kW/t
Boot Space
500 - 555 litres
249 litres
958 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.9 - 13.6 L/100km
6.4 L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Price
$64,990 - $134,990
$64,990
$277,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
28.4 - 33.2°
25.6°
34°
Departure Angle
28.1 - 33.6°
21.1°
33.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
237 - 300 mm
180 mm
300 mm
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Dimensions
4,754 mm
1,928 mm
1,703 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,754 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,928 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,703 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 333
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 4921
Compression Ratio: 18.5
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.9
Number of Cylinders: 10
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
Main Capacity (L): 100
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
Maximum Speed (mph): 146
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 351
Maximum Power (kW): 258
Maximum Torque (Nm): 850
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Selection: Manual
Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Dual Range Transmission
4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Interactive
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Interactive
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 295
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 21
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 10
Location: Rear
Rear Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 21
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Pl71
Wheelbase Type: Short
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1525
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 64.8
Front Track (mm): 1645
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 11.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 300
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 67
Overall Height (mm): 1703
Overall Length (in): 187.2
Overall Length (mm): 4754
Overall Width (in): 75.9
Overall Width (mm): 1928
Rear Track (in): 65.2
Rear Track (mm): 1657
Wheelbase (in): 112.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2855
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1008
Rear Headroom (in): 38.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 987
Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1504
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1505
Front Leg Room (in): 35.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 898
Rear Leg Room (in): 26.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 671
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 33.2
Departure Angle: 33.6
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2609
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5752
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
Brand Name: Other
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 11
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Location: Single Rear Middle
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 6
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 6
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Electric
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant: 5
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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