Thirdly, Touareg is a ''multi-functional business and leisure vehicle.'' The luggage compartment has a large tailgate and the window can be opened separately, its stowage capacity runs from 555 to 1,570 litres, and it can tow up to 3.5 tonnes.
The 3.2-litre engine will deliver in the neighborhood of 220 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque, while the power numbers for the V8 are currently unknown.
Should the 5-litre V10 turbo-diesel appear, it will go right to the top of the torque table with its 570 or so lb-ft of torque backed up by 315 hp.
Six-speed gearboxes will be standard, with a manual or automatic fitted as deemed appropriate.
These kinds of specs and the likely pricing will put Touareg right up against variations of the Porsche Cayenne, the BMW X5, the Mercedes-Benz SL 430, and the upcoming Cadillac luxury-performance crossover SUV.
