The firms forged closer ties with models such as the VW-Porsche of , but the jointly developed off-roaders take their relationship to another level. Similar external proportions give away the fact that these two cars are related. Volkswagen's family features sit more easily on the Touareg.
It's a tidy, almost handsome car and will slot easily into the 4x4 market alongside rivals such as the Volvo XC We're less convinced by the Cayenne's controversial styling, though. Porsche has tried to transfer the 's looks to an off-roader, but it hasn't worked - the sloping front end and rounded rear haunches look hopelessly out of place. The sports car firm makes a better fist of things inside.
Overlapping circular dials and a three-spoke steering wheel hint at the , but otherwise Porsche has tried to craft a distinctive cabin.
However, both machines have similar layouts and positioning of controls. Their centre consoles are dominated by a TV screen housing audio and satellite-navigation systems, while twin cup-holders and a large stowage bin are located behind the gearlever. What's more, each has excellent seats and a car-like driving position.
Given the identical wheelbase and width, it's no surprise that the Touareg matches the Cayenne in terms of luggage and passenger accommodation.
While not class-leading - that honour belongs to the Range Rover - three adults fit without complaint on the rear bench, giving the pair capacity for five adults. But both newcomers have huge luggage spaces, impressively low load sills and separate opening tailgate windows. As you'd expect, Porsche wins the power stakes. The car also came with inch Omanyt wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, and decorative 'engine spin' finish interior trim inlays.
The R50 was the best looking Touareg model, and we wish that it was available in the US. The Touareg certainly had some awesome variants over the years, but it is the other models that are based on the Touareg that really prove how great this SUV was. When Porsche first announced it would build an SUV back in , enthusiasts were outraged.
Porsche was supposed to be a company that only built sports cars, not practical SUVs. The Cayenne ended up being a sales success that saved the Porsche brand. It's amazing to think that one of the best driving SUVs in the world is based on the lowly Touareg, but that's a testament to the versatility of the car's platform.
Without it, the Cayenne would have been a failure. The Q7 has had some awesome variants over the years, including a V12 diesel version with the engine from an Audi R10 race car. The V12 produced hp and lb-ft of torque, which could rocket the SUV to 60 mph in just 5. Audi has also recently revealed the first SQ7, which is powered by a tri-turbo diesel V8 with hp and ft-lb of torque. This brute of an engine can get the SQ7 to 60 mph in 4.
The Bentayga may have a hp W12 and enough leather to make PETA have a heart attack, but it's nearly five times more expensive than the humble Touareg. Bentley has managed to turn the Touareg into one of the most opulent status symbols in the world, which is an impressive feat.
Still, the engineers at Volkswagen need to be given credit for building such an amazing platform for Bentley to utilize. The final display of the Touareg's greatness has yet to be fully revealed in the form of the Lamborghini Urus. The vehicle was driven by Mark Miller. In the Dakar Rally , Volkswagen entered a team of rear wheel drive Tarek buggies. It has a shorter wheelbase than the original Race Touareg, as well as increased visibility. With just two days to go, Carlos Sainz crashed out after dominating the rally for several days, thus preventing Volkswagen from making it a one-two-three result.
The first generation Touareg has had reports regarding premature failure of the center support bearing. Template:Citation needed VW dealers recommend the fitting of a non-genuine bearing part or the replacement of the entire drive tail shaft assembly.
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