For the first time this car was born in 2002. At that time, the first generation of Volkswagen-Tuareg SUVs rolled off the assembly line. The recall of car owners said that the novelty has become a good alternative to the expensive BMW-X5. After 4 years, this car underwent a slight restyling and so was produced until 2010. However, despite the fact that the first generation of crossovers is no longer manufactured in series, it still remains in demand among many motorists. How did the Germans "instill" such a love for the Volkswagen-Tuareg SUV? Owner reviews will help us sort this out.
Appearance
As noted above, many motorists took this SUV as an alternative to the BMW X5. If you look at the car from the inside, you will notice many similar details with this model. The design of the cab, the size of the rear windows, the shape of the roof ... All this reminded of the relationship between the Tuareg and Boomer. Being more affordable in the world market, the new Volkswagen crossover quickly gained popularity. What is noteworthy, the novelty has become cheaper and at the same time less “capricious” in terms of reliability than the BMW-X5. Looking at the photo of the first generation Volkswagen-Tuareg, we see the formidable and confident appearance of a real SUV. The large grille, large windshield and embossed hood do not at all remind of its belonging to the "SUVs". Slightly spoils the picture of the optics, borrowed from the passenger "Passat". High ground clearance, a slightly raised bumper and large rims give confidence that the car will overcome any road obstacles. In addition, the Volkswagen-Tuareg crossover has air suspension. Owner reviews say that thanks to this system, you can increase ground clearance up to 30 centimeters. Well, what is it after this “SUV”?
Engine specifications - what do car owners' reviews say about this ?
Volkswagen-Tuareg has a very wide range of engines. The crossover can be equipped with two six-cylinder units with a volume of 3.2 and 3.6 liters with a capacity of 220 (after restyling, this figure increased to 241 “horses”) and 276 horsepower, respectively. Eight-cylinder and 12-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 310 and 450 horsepower, respectively, were also available.
However, this is not all. In addition, the Germans developed three diesel variants with a capacity of 174 to 350 horsepower and a working volume of 3 to 5 liters. Such an extensive range of engines allowed motorists to choose the most suitable unit to their taste and wallet. Perhaps, nobody has such a variety of engines, except for the German Volkswagen-Tuareg crossover.
Feedback on cost
At the moment, the SUV is only available in used condition. The price of pre-styling versions is about 570 thousand rubles. Cars that survived the restyling of 2006 cost slightly more - up to 800 thousand rubles. It should also be noted that the price directly depends on what engine and gearbox Volkswagen-Tuareg is equipped with. Responses of owners claim that the difference in equipment can reach several thousand rubles, so you need to choose the right car very carefully.