2006 VW Touareg V10 TDI is now available

Volkswagen has started shipping the first lot of its outgoing 2006 VW Touaregs equipped with the latest V10 TDI turbo-diesel engine. Coming with a particulate filter, the new 5.0-liter V10 works on ultra low-sulfur fuel, therefore meeting US's strict emission requirements.



The engine, Leftlane News is reporting, develops healthy 310 horsepower available at 3,750 rpm and produces almost stunning 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque @ 2,000 rpm. The diesel consumes about 2/3 fuel, consumed by a gasoline engine of similar power output.

The car is not cheap, don't make mistake about that: the Touareg is definitely not the people's car. VW offers the Touareg V10 TDI for hefty $67,750, however including in the list of standard equipment such extras as 6-disc CD changer, navi, Park Distance Control, keyless access system, power height-adjustable telescoping steering column with memory, power height-adjustable front seat belts with memory, four-zone climate control (Climatronic), heatable rear seats and silver roof rack and rails.

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