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Volkswagen Touareg Base (2016) price & specs
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Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2015 classified as a Mkii. The Volkswagen Touareg is regarded as a Suv Large Luxury built in Slovakia with prices starting at $81,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 550 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Touareg Base uses 7.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 196g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1149km per full tank
The Volkswagen Touareg measures 1732mm (68.2 inches) in height, 4801mm (189.0 inches) in length, 1940mm (76.4 inches) in width with a 2904mm (114.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2240kg (4938.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Touareg Base comes standard with 275/45 R20 front tyres and 275/45 R20 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Base has a 233mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
67.36 - 105 kW/t
67.36 kW/t
187.47 kW/t
Boot Space
580 litres
262 litres
670 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 9.2 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
13.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,087 - 1,181 km
750 km
1,471 km
Price
$67,990 - $114,990
$67,990
$284,700
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,840 - 2,920 kg
2,500 kg
3,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25 - 27°
16.5°
33°
Departure Angle
25 - 27°
14.4°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
205 - 233 mm
195 mm
278 mm
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Dimensions
4,801 mm
1,940 mm
1,732 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,801 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,940 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,732 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,904 mm |
| Load Capacity | 600 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Touareg Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 8.0
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Adjustment Settings: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vehicle 360 View Camera
Manufacturer Name: Area View
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 196
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 2967
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 91.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Main Capacity (L): 85
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 2
Screen Size (in): 8.0
Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1149
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 714
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
Maximum Speed (mph): 137
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
Maximum Power (kW): 180
Maximum Torque (Nm): 550
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
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: Automatic
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 1642
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 580
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.6
Front Track (mm): 1642
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 233
Overall Height (in): 68.2
Overall Height (mm): 1732
Overall Length (in): 189.0
Overall Length (mm): 4801
Overall Width (in): 76.4
Overall Width (mm): 1940
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1662
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
Wheelbase (in): 114.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2904
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1005
Rear Headroom (in): 38.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 989
Front Hip Room (in): 61.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1549
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1511
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 931
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 27.0
Departure Angle: 27.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Pl72
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Location: Front
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
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
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
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/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
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
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2840
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6261
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2240
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4938
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2240
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4938
Tare Weight (kg): 2159
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
In-Dash DVD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20080119
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.5 Diesel Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Side Assist
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
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
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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