VOLKSWAGEN Touareg · 5.0 V10 TDI · SUV & Crossover · 2002 ‐ 2007

Model of autos Touareg, modification 5.0 V10 TDI started manufacturing by Volkswagen in 2002 and terminated in 2007. This 5-door SUV & Crossover has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 2.4 tons and is assigned to sit 5 people including the driver.

«Touareg 5.0 V10 TDI» vehicle with a 6-speed sequential automatic gearbox is fitted to the full wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 7.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 225 km/h, thanks to a 10-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a peak output of 313 horsepower at 3750 rpm.

Fuel rate is 17.9 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 10.2 liters, and the mixed fuel consumption is 12.8 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank capacity is 100 l of diesel, what lets to drive roughly 782 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 350 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, pneumatic» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 330 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension «Double wishbone, independent, pneumatic» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next measure - 255/55R18.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Touareg got the maximum number of stars - five, indicating that it is a very safe car. In addition to passive safety (side, head/curtain, passenger, driver airbags), it is also has active safety systems such as ABS, Brake assistant, ESP, Traction control, EBD.