Spruced up Touareg aims to appease U.S. buyers in 2008
VW updates the Touareg for 2008 with subtle styling tweaks and more power while retaining top crash ratings. Starting price rises to 40,000 and Consumer Reports flags reliability as much worse than average. Despite a premium stance, U.S. sales have fallen from 27,706 in 2004 toward under 10,000 this year.
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2008 Touareg V8 in-Depth Review and Pricing
The 2008 Touareg offers three engines led by a 4.2-liter V-8 with 350 horsepower and direct injection. Base price starts at 39,320 dollars for the V-6, 48,320 with the V-8. tested at 58,500 dollars. Fuel economy lags with 12 mpg city and 17 highway. notes on handling, interior refinement, and the diesel V-10 option at 69,000 dollars.
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