New VW Touareg comes with several changes

The Touareg is one of the world's most successful premium-class SUVs. Within one decade, Volkswagen sold around 720,000 units of the high -class sport utility vehicle; last  year alone over 70,000 drivers  chose a new Touareg, which combines the best of the passenger car and off -road worlds in one concept. Now, Volkswagen is presenting a world premiere of a further advanced version of the Touareg at Auto China in Beijing.

According to a company statement, the 2014 generation can be made out by the new front and  rear designs and by its new colours and wheels. In terms of technology, all V6 TDI versions now come equipped with an automatic post - collision braking system (helps prevent a secondary collision in case of an accident), bi-xenon headlights and a coasting function. While coasting, the engine is decoupled  from  the  8 -speed  automatic gearbox to utilise the car's kinetic energy on mountain descents or in driving phases in which acceleration is not needed. Aerodynamic refinements and the introduction of new tyres optimised for low rolling resistance also improve fuel economy in everyday operation. The V6 TDI engines of the Touareg  were  converted  so  that  they fulfil the EU-6 emissions standard that takes effect in 2015 in Europe.

 The standard steel-spring running gear was optimised; improvements include more agile steering response and a gain in comfort. An air suspension is available as an option for the Touareg; it can be used, for instance, to increase the vehicle's ground clearance by up to 300 mm in off-road driving.  At  higher  speeds (from 140 km/h), the body is automatically lowered by the air suspension. Further developed was ACC adaptive cruise control with Front Assist including City Emergency Braking (now with stop -and- go function).

Source: Volkswagen