2006, VW, Toureag V10

Year

2006

Brand/Make

VW

Model

Toureag V10

Description

It is notable for its powerful 5.0-liter twin-turbo V10 diesel engine, which produces a massive 553 lb-ft of torque, and its impressive capability to tow a Boeing 747 airplane. This powerful diesel SUV also offered advanced features for its time, like an optional Side Scan blind-spot monitor, a rollover sensor, and was one of the first off-road vehicles in the US with a standard diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Additional information

Modifications on this car

I never carried out any modifications to this car. It’s a true 4x4, with a centre locking differential as well as a rear differential. In cross-country mode, the air suspension raises the ride height an impressive 140 mm, allowing it to clear many obstacles with ease. Inside, the leather and trim are of the standard you’d expect in an expensive saloon car, making it a very comfortable cruiser on the road. It’s no slouch either—capable of surprising hot hatches at the lights.

I recall having to rescue my wife’s son’s Nissan Skyline once. We loaded the Skyline onto a trailer and headed back to the city. While going up a hill, my wife commented, “Can you feel the weight of the car and trailer?” We were doing about 100 km/h at the time. I eased down on the accelerator and the Touareg’s speed climbed—110, 120, 130, 140 km/h—uphill, towing a trailer with a Skyline on it. At 140 km/h my wife said, “Apparently not.” The torque this car had was incredible.

Vehicle Still Registered

YES

Performance of this car

Maximum Speed

144 mph

Acceleration 0-60mph

7.4 Seconds

1/4 Mile

14.5 Seconds

Engine Details

Engine Cylinders

V10

Engine Power

308 HP

Engine Torque

553 lb/ft

Induction

Turbocharged

Fueling Method

Injection

Fuel

Diesel

Transmission Details

Transmission

Automatic

Gears

6 Speed

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Four wheel drive
Limited slip differential
Overdrive