The third generation Volkswagen Touareg is close to being known. The German brand announced its presentation date for March 23, in Beijing, China.
The previous two generations totaled around one million units sold and, like its predecessors, the new Touareg will take its place as the top of the range at Volkswagen. The initial presentation of the model in China is justified by being the country where SUV sales grow the most, in addition to, of course, being the largest car market in the world.
The third generation, taking into account the sketch presented, reveals a more chiseled, muscular and angular design than the current generation. Better than a sketch, to have a clearer vision of what the future Volkswagen Touareg will be, just look at the 2016 T-Prime GTE Concept, which anticipates the new model with great fidelity. .
Onboard technology stands out
The new bodywork hides the MLB Evo platform, the same one we can already find on the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne or even the Bentley Bentayga.As high-end as it is, expect an abundant presence of technology. It stands out, according to the brand statement, for the presence of the Innovision Cockpit — one of the largest digital panels in the segment, which also indicates a new infotainment system. It doesn't stop at the interior, as the new Volkswagen Touareg will also have pneumatic suspension and four-wheel steering.
Plug-in hybrid with guaranteed presence
Regarding engines, there are still no final confirmations. It is known that there will be a plug-in hybrid powertrain just like the T-Prime GTE concept, with rumors going below that turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains — both petrol and diesel. V6 engines are a probability considering markets like the North American, but forget about extravagances like the first generation V10 TDI.
Like the other large SUVs of the German group, the electrification will also cover the adoption of the 48V electrical system, allowing the use of equipment such as electrical stabilizer bars.