My initial Touareg review was of a first generation model with V6 power and a price tag of $44,365 (fully loaded). It was no surprise at the time that Volkswagen had joined the fray with an SUV ...

Volkswagen restyled the five-seat Touareg for 2008, dubbing the new edition Touareg 2. Don’t be fooled — this is hardly the portly SUV’s second coming. It’s more of a touch-up on the first one, with ...

The standard V10 turbodiesel, complete with diesel particulate filter, offers up 850Nm in a mountainous surge, backed by 258kW of power - increases of 100Nm and 28kW. VW's high-performance version of ...

For me, the Touareg has always been something of a disappointment - a car without a purpose. It's neither as sporty as its European competition (BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML) nor as useful, practical, and ...

When we last spent time in a Volkswagen Touareg, it was during the year-long test of our 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year winner. We'd been impressed with its off-road prowess, highway comfort, and the ...

Volkswagen's priciest — and biggest — vehicle in America is spruced up for 2008 with subtle styling updates, more power and improved safety. The 2008 VW Touareg five-passenger sport utility vehicle ...

As reminders go, A Spanish precipice serves nicely on a clear spring afternoon. What lies below remains invisible as the Touareg perches at a ridiculous angle before cresting the peak, a nearly ...

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 is a midsize luxury SUV that combines robust performance with refined comfort. Designed to handle both urban environments and off-road terrains, it offers a versatile ...

And that particular missive came to mind on Wednesday while piling along in Volkswagen's Touareg R50. This 2.6-tonne chunk of 5.0-litre V10 turbo diesel would very likely carve upexpanses of nature in ...