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2012 Volkswagen Touareg
$43,375 - $61,995Starting MSRP
Black Uni
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2012 Touareg hasn't changed from last year, including Volkswagen's excellent engine lineup. A 280-hp 3.6L V6 gasoline engine powers the base Sport, Lux and Exec Touareg and gets 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
The TDI Touareg utilizes a...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The 2012 Touareg is virtually unchanged from the 2011 model.
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Specs
EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Superchaged Gas/Electric V6
Displacement: 3.0L/183
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 380 @ - TBD -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 428 @ - TBD -
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/Manual Shift
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.92
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.81
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.43
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.83
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.02
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 15.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 5135
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 1155
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 265/50R19
Rear Tire Size: 265/50R19
Spare Tire Size: 195/75R18
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 12.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.66
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 26.4
Wheelbase (in): 113.9
Length, Overall (in): 188.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76.4
Height, Overall (in): 68.2
Track Width, Front (in): 64.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 65.7
Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 58.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 32.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 101.4
Front Head Room (in): 39.6
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.8
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 38.9
Second Leg Room (in): 34.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Touareg
Body Style: 4 Door
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.7
Pricing
This model has 16 different trims.
MSRP
$61,995
Invoice
$58,958
Description
3.0L/183, 380 @ - TBD -, Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fuel Economy
This model has 16 different trims.
City
20 MPG
Hwy
24 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Description
3.0L/183, 380 @ - TBD -, Automatic w/Manual Shift
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