Kickin' Tires: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen hearkened to the people, and created another people wagon: the new 2011 Touareg. This model is thinner, thanks in part to the popular Subway diet and eating right for it's blood type. Over 400 pounds have been shed from the beast, despite it gaining length and remaining just as wide.Through it's veins and pumps runs, primarily and most popularly, diesel fuel. However, Volkswagen has seen fit to offer a gasoline hybrid model, and it appears that a solely gasoline powertrain won't even be offered. A good thing, especially when looking at the fuel economy stats of previous models. The diesels have faired better in the past, but their exclusivity made it tough for the masses to accept the brute ute.

With the hybrid craze at full blast in the United States, Volkswagen's decision to include a hybrid model is clearly a wise one. The Porsche Cayenne will share the same hybrid powertrain as the Touareg. While the mpg numbers haven't yet been released, Volkswagen assures us they will be better than ever, since the principal focus for this go around has been reduced weight and better fuel economy.
As far as styling, the Touareg looks great, following the new grill scheme introduced with the Mark VI Golf/GTI. Overall, the SUV looks and sounds impressive, but complaints regarding the lack of a 3rd row are so far unanswered, as the design showcases the same 5 person seating capacity.

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-Biggs