Volkswagen's medium and large SUVs in China, although there are domestic models such as the Tourang, Lanjing and Lancun, the Touareg as an imported car, has continued from the 2004 model year to the present, and has always existed. It is mainly characterized by low-key and introverted, and has won the favor of a group of people who do not like to be publicized and are unwilling to follow the trend. The workhorse of the car is 30T, the price is between 70-900,000 yuan, and 2 has been added since the 2019 modelAfter 0t, the entry-level guide price was pulled to less than 600,000 yuan for the first time. The 2023 model on sale today, counting the preferential part, has an entry-level landing price of no more than 600,000 yuan. This article makes an inventory of its model configuration for your reference when choosing a car. 
The Touareg was originally born in 2002. At that time, Volkswagen and Porsche joined forces to create a PL71 platform, which led to the creation of the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7 and Volkswagen Touareg. Currently, the Touareg has evolved to the third generation. The full-time all-wheel drive with Torsen differentials, adjustable height and soft and hard air suspension are the main technical highlights of the whole series. The third-generation Touareg comes from the Volkswagen MLB EVO platform, and the "brothers" of the same platform, in addition to the Cayenne and Q7, also add the Audi Q8, Lamborghini Urus, and Bentley Bentayga.
First, look at the exterior – with a fashion theme.
In terms of size alone, the Touareg is not very big, and it is slightly smaller than its class-mates, the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5. As for why it was designed this way, I don't know. Guessing from experience, it may be because Volkswagen's engineers put handling and passability in a higher priority.
In terms of exterior design, it looks a little more stylish, especially with the shape of the grille and the use of a large number of chrome trim strips, as well as the sliding line of the roof and windows behind the B-pillar. In fact, this fashion impression does not seem to be the focus of the previous two generations of the Touareg, they are more inclined to power, and the visual experience is somewhat different from the current Touareg.
From the rear, the sense of style is also very strong. This feeling is not only due to the change in the shape of the tailgate, but also from the following three points: 1. The black trimmed rear wing; 2. Very dynamic taillights; 3. Black bottom guard with double exhaust.
Echoing the stylish sense of the front and rear of the car, there is a rib line in the upper part of the body, which extends from the fenders to the taillights, and the lower part of the body has a lot of changes.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height were 4878 1984 1694 1697 mm, the wheelbase is 2899 mm, and the curb weight is divided into - 20t is 2038 kg, 30t is 2149 kg, the maximum design mass is 2540 and 2720 kg, from which it is known that 20t vs. 3The load capacity of 0t is 502 kg and 571 kg respectively (the red Touareg in the picture accompanying this article is 2.).0t）。
2.The body color of 0T is divided into 15 kinds - piano black, black gold, ink black, mist white, goose egg white, frost screen silver, Wenbei silver, Vast Night Blue, sparkling blue, desert brown, deep brown, desert red, dune rice, towering green, classical gray.
3.On the basis of the above, the color of the 0t body has been reduced to 14 types of desert brown (except for the Volcanic Rock Paint Sport version).
In terms of interior color, 20t vs. 30t are all 6 kinds - Boya Brown, Cangjin Black, Dark Crimson + Cangjin Black, Gobi Brown + Boya Brown, Dark Satin Gray + Yaqu Blue, Turquoise Green + Cangjin Black (except for the Volcanic Rock Painting Sport Edition).
Second, look at the interior – the atmosphere is pretty good.
The interior shape looks very atmospheric, and the LCD screen, which is basically in tune with the development of the times, looks quite eye-catching, but there is no noise, and the coordination between the two is good. The most important thing is that the atmosphere is well handled, and a car with this price point should have that feeling.
From this point of view, it can be seen that the Touareg setting the position of the central control screen is far better than the very common suspension type, which looks very comfortable and has a sense of design.
Specifically, the steering wheel is wrapped in leather, the texture is very thin, and the operation keys on the steering wheel are touch-controlled. The high-spec model also adds a heated steering wheel, electric four-way adjustment, and position memory.
The instrument cluster is a 12-inch LCD screen, which is paired with a head-up display projected on the front windshield. The standard mode in the dashboard interface is the traditional style shown in the image below, with the tachometer and speedometer on the left and right, and the multi-function display area in the middle.
If necessary, you can also change the interface of the dashboard, for example, to switch the navigation, driving information, off-road and other interfaces to panoramic mode.
The 15-inch central control screen, with a horizontal bar below, plays the role of an air conditioning control panel, and seat heating and ventilation, seat depth changes, etc., are also operated by touch on this screen. The main functions of the network are the Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade, in-car Wi-Fi, navigation, mobile phone mapping (Apple), voice control (navigation, multi-**) and gesture control. In addition, the entry-level is a 10-speaker speaker, and in my personal opinion, the sound quality is quite good.
The middle platform is not too wide, the front end is a storage box, and the middle part is the gear handle, the operation area and the double cup holder. The front row is equipped with 2 USB ports, as well as wireless charging for mobile phones.
The shape of the gear handle is very beautiful, and it is also very easy to use, especially when parking, the position of the thumb is just a "p" block, and you can press it lightly.
The start and parking brake buttons are located behind the gear knob, and there is a silver dial next to it to adjust the volume – a design that deserves praise and is much more convenient than on-screen or voice control.
At the rear, there are 2 knobs, and the left side is used for the selection of driving modes - the car is divided into standard, economy, sport, snow, off-road and custom. The right knob is used to set the height of the vehicle, which is a unique feature of the car with air suspension.
At the end of the middle platform, there is a **handrail, and the **storage box under the handrail is not large.
A panoramic sunroof is standard with an electric sun blind. Fortunately, it is not like some cars, in the name of technology, it is really frugal.
Third, look at the space - the full length of the carriage is 202 meters.
Leather seats are standard, but the leather is not the same in different models. In terms of features, the two front seats are 12-way electrically adjustable, as well as heated and ventilated seats, in addition to adjustable leg rests.
The rear seats are adjustable forward and backward, as well as the angle of the backrest. In terms of dimensions, the front row is 1545 mm wide and 1005 mm high, the seat depth is 490 mm, and the driver's seat height adjustment range is about 75 mm. The rear row is 1,480 mm wide, 945 mm high, and the seat depth is 480 mm. The cabin is 2005 mm long, slightly more than 2 meters, and the rear row has good legroom.
*Handrails, rear exhaust vents, etc., are standard. The minimum distance between the middle positions is 215 mm, and because it is a four-wheel drive vehicle, the floor has a bulge with a height of about 135 mm.
Under the rear exhaust air outlet, there is a cover plate, which can be opened, and after opening, you can see that there are 12-volt power sockets, 2 Type-C ports, and 220-volt power outlets.
The luggage compartment is equipped with a 12-volt power supply, with a depth of 1020 mm, a minimum width of 1075 mm, a minimum height of 775 mm, a height of 485 mm below the curtain and a volume of 810 litres. The curtain is linked with the tailgate, and it opens and closes automatically.
On the left and right side walls of the luggage compartment, there is a handle, and the rear seats can be folded by pulling it. When folded, the backrest of the seat is not level with the luggage compartment floor, and the front is slightly tilted. At this time, the floor is 1,690 mm long, the maximum length from the rear exhaust vents is 1,900 mm, and the volume is 1,800 liters.
Fourth, look at the motivation – divided into 20t vs. 30t。
2.The 0t is an inline four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 195 kW and a maximum torque of 370 Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a top speed of 229 km/h and an acceleration of 6 from 0 to 100 km/h8 seconds, 100 kilometers of comprehensive fuel consumption 918 litres (WLTC standard) with 95 petrol and a tank capacity of 90 litres.
3.The 0T is a V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 250 kW and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a top speed of 250 km/h and an acceleration of 5 from 0 to 100 km/h9 seconds, 100 kilometers of comprehensive fuel consumption 99 litres (WLTC standard), running on 95 petrol, fuel tank capacity 90 litres.
In terms of drive, the engine is front-mounted four-wheel drive, and it is full-time four-wheel drive, and the ** differential is the famous Torsen differential.
In terms of chassis, the front and rear suspensions are multi-link independent, and they are equipped with air shock absorbers, which are adjustable in soft and hard, and adjustable in height. The whole system is equipped with air suspension as standard, which is one of the main highlights of the Touareg, after all, the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW Brilliance X5 of the same level are all high-end, about 800,000 yuan, and there is air suspension.
The brake discs on the front and rear wheels are ventilated. There are 3 types of wheels, including 19-inch, 20-inch and 21-inch, with tire sizes of 255 55R, 45R20 and 285 45R21, respectively.
Fifth, the inventory of model configuration - a total of 6 models.
The 2023 models currently on sale are mainly divided into: 20t Ruishang Edition, 30T Ruixiang Edition, 3The 0T Ruizun Edition, plus some models have the Obsidian Black Sport Package and the Volcanic Rock Painted Sport Edition, a total of 6 models. In addition, the 2022 model may still be on sale for now, and its entry-level is 20t Pilot Special Edition, guide price 53380,000 yuan, counting the store discount, is more cost-effective, suitable for consumers who like "**".
1，2.0TSI Ruishang Edition, guide price 58780,000 yuan.
This is the entry-level model of the 2023 Touareg with 19-inch wheels, tire specifications 255 55R19, and a non-full-size spare tire, with the main configuration as follows.
Active Safety: Body Stability Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring, Front and Rear Radar, Reversing Camera, Lane Keeping, Lane Departure Warning, Active Braking, Fatigue Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Reversing Side Warning, Merge Assist, Automatic Parking, Hill Assist, Hill Descent, LED Automatic Lights, LED Daytime Running Lights, Turn Assist Lights, Headlight Rain and Fog Mode, Automatic Wipers, Window Anti-Pinch Hand, Heated Exterior Mirrors + Auto-Folding + Auto-Reverse + Auto-Anti-Glare, Steering Wheel Up and Down + Front and Rear Adjustable.
Passive safety: front dual airbags, front side airbags, front and rear head air curtains, knee airbags, rescue call, pedestrian protection.
Convenient configuration: roof rack, electric tailgate + induction + position memory, panoramic sunroof, one-key lifting of all windows, keyless entry of the whole car, one-button start, leather multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, driving mode (standard, economy, sport, snow, off-road, custom), automatic parking, 12-inch LCD instrument, head-up display, 15-inch central control screen, car networking, OTA upgrade, car Wi-Fi, navigation**, mobile phone mapping (Apple), voice control (navigation, **multi** Gesture control, 10-speaker audio, USB+Type-C interface (front 2 rear 2), mobile phone wireless charging, 220-volt power interface, leather seats, 12-way driving + 12-way electric adjustable for the co-driver, front seat heating + ventilation + adjustable leg rest, rear seat front and rear + backrest adjustable, rear seat segmented folding, front double vanity mirror + lighting, front and rear ** armrests, 30-color ambient lighting, luggage compartment 12-volt power supply, automatic partition air conditioning, rear exhaust air outlets, PM25. Filtration, air purifier.
2/3，3.0TSI Ruixiang Edition Classic Sportswear Obsidian Sportssuit, guide price 67380,000 yuan.
In 2On the basis of the 0TSI Ruishang Edition, add 860,000 yuan, is 30TSI Ruixiang Edition - This version is divided into a classic sports set and an obsidian black sports set (below), *the same. Engine from 20 liters of in-line 4 cylinders, changed to 30-liter V-6 cylinder, wheels changed from 19 inches to 20 inches, tire size 285 45R20, non-full-size spare tire. In addition, the following configurations have been added.
Active safety: matrix headlamps + cleaning, adaptive high and low beams, turning headlights, 360-degree panoramic image, traffic sign recognition, exterior mirror position memory.
Convenient configuration: full-speed adaptive cruise, mobile phone remote parking, and forward driving position memory.
4，3.0TSI Ruixiang Volcanic Rock Painting Sport Edition, guide price 69380,000 yuan.
This edition features a paint job that is made of volcanic rock (pictured below). Configure the content with 3The 0TSI Ruixiang version is basically the same, without mobile phone remote parking.
5，3.0TSI Ruizun Edition, guide price 77380,000 yuan.
In 3On the basis of 0tsi Ruixiang version, an increase of 100,000 yuan is 30TSI Ruizun Edition, it is equipped with 21-inch wheels, tire specifications 285 40R21, no spare tire, equipped with tire repair equipment with the car, and the configuration additions are as follows.
Active safety: Level 2 driving assistance (equipped with TR**EL Aassist driving assistance), night vision system, steering wheel front and rear + up and down electric adjustment, steering wheel position memory.
Convenient configuration: overall active steering, steering wheel heating + paddle shifters, Dynaudio 14-speaker audio, front seat massage, passenger position memory, rear seat heating, rear independent air conditioning.
6，3.0TSI Ruizun Volcanic Rock Painting Sport Edition, guide price 79380,000 yuan.
Configure with 3The 0TSI Ruizun Edition is basically the same, no mobile phone remote control parking, the car color is volcanic rock, and the interior is red + black.
Finally, a summary.
Through the inventory, it can be seen that 2The advantage of 0T is that it is more cost-effective, although it is entry-level, the mainstream configuration is basically complete, and even automatic parking is available. That is to say, it does not drive low and go high like ordinary cars - the entry-level configuration is low, and then with the ** improvement, the configuration is increased little by little.
However, I am afraid that the people who can afford the Touareg are a small number of people, and, in most cases, it should be middle-aged and middle-aged and elderly. In this group of people, there is a part of the V6 complex, more or less deep or shallow - in the 80s of the 20th century, V6 was almost the ceiling of the car, and it was difficult for ordinary people to care. Now, when the conditions are ripe, buy a 30t, not only to realize the dream, but also to reward yourself.
If you fit the above statement, don't hesitate, that's it - 30TSI Ruixiang Edition.