26 April 2007

New Business

Volkswagen has launched a facelifted version of the Touareg Business -- the commercial version of the family SUV.

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It features a redesigned front end with tear drop headlights and full chrome grille. Available is a 2.5-litre, 174bhp TDI 6-speed manual at 43,070 euros and in automatic form at 45,105 euros plus a 3.0 litre, 225bhp TDI automatic version at 49,190 euros.

Engines are matched to a permanent four-wheel drive system which includes a low range setting and electronic differential lock. The gross vehicle weight is 2850kg allowing a payload of 600kg. Towing capacity is 3500kg using a braked trailer. BB.