2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2

At a Glance

Pricing $39,320 - $68,320
Drive Types AWD
Engines 3.6l V6, 4.2l V8, 4.9l V10 D
Transmissions A6
Fuel Economy 12-15 (city), 17-20 (highway)

The Touareg is Volkswagens entry in the SUV market. Developed in conjunction with the Porsche Cayenne, the Touareg offers a luxury interior paired with a chassis and drive system that is more than capable off-road as well as on-road. Engine choices and pricing range wildly from the $40,000 V6 powered models all the way up to the nearly $70,000 V10 model. V8-powered models are priced near $50,000. Audi/Volkswagen have some of the better-looking interiors and the Touareg is no exception. On paper, the Touareg has a lot going for it, but its premium pricing places it in competition with a lot of models with more prestige than that of the "people's car"

What Changed:

Revised front styling with new headlights and grille. New option packages. New exterior and interior colors.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Touareg 2 VR6 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) A6 AWD $39,320
Touareg 2 V8 4.2l V8 (350-bhp) A6 AWD $48,320
Touareg 2 V10 4.9l V10 D (310-bhp) A6 AWD $68,320