This Touareg introduced a world-first headlight trick: 'Dynamic Light Assist' kept the high beams blazing while continuously carving a dark pocket around other cars so they never got dazzled.
Lead trim: Base · 8-spd auto · 3.6L · AWD · up to 375 hp
Volkswagen Touareg7P · 2011–2016
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FactThis Touareg introduced a world-first headlight trick: 'Dynamic Light Assist' kept the high beams blazing while continuously carving a dark pocket around other cars so they never got dazzled.
Collectors Spotted in the Volkswagen Touareg Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Volkswagen Touareg yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 8-spd auto · 3.0L · AWD | 2011–2016 | 3.0 L V6 | 236 hp | 406 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| Base · 8-spd auto · 3.6L · AWD | 2016–2017 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 276 hp | 266 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| Base · 8-spd auto · 3.6L · AWD | 2011–2015 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 276 hp | 266 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| Hybrid | 2011–2015 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 428 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the Hybrid trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Though bigger than its predecessor, the CR's body weighs 106 kg less, thanks to a mix of 48% aluminium and 52% steel.
This Touareg introduced a world-first headlight trick: 'Dynamic Light Assist' kept the high beams blazing while continuously carving a dark pocket around other cars so they never got dazzled.
In 2007, VW proved the Touareg's towing chops the hard way: a V10 TDI model towed a full Boeing 747, setting a world record for the heaviest load ever pulled by a production passenger car.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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