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We come behind the wheel of the large, performance-oriented plug-in hybrid SUV from VW …
The largest SUV from Volkswagen was originally launched in 2002 and is now in the third generation. During this time, well over a million houses around the world found around 60,000 in the UK.
Recently treated with facelift and updates, it is the range of topping ‘R’ model, which is the subject of the road test this week.
To be precise, it is the Touareg R EHYBRID 4MOTION, which means that it is an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid.
It is also no less a few premium competitors. Make your choice of BMW X5, Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Porsche Cayenne.
The current Touareg model has been around since 2018, so the update is welcome.
On the outside, there are new bumpers at the front and rear, new matrix headlights (which use no less than 38,432 micro-LEDs), a new rear light and new 20, 21 and 22-inch alloy wheels designs to sharpen the overall look .
Inside there is an updated version of the Slick Innovision Cockpit from VW with a 15-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, an improved language regulation and the wireless app integration.
It is crucial that there are more soft surfaces in the cabin-one important thing when a car is rated by very high £ 80,710.
Touareg customers can choose from three models – Elegance, Black Edition or R.
The R receives 22-inch alloy wheels of 22 inches, leather cladding from Puglia with cooling seats at the front and blue brake calipers with the ‘R’-logo. This logo meets other appearances, including the seats and the Sill panel form parts (where it is no less illuminated).
By default, the R is equipped with aerial suspension, Park Assist Pro with a view of the area and many other treats. In fact, almost all devices and security/driver aid functions that you expect from a car in this price range are included.
The Touareg R develops a mighty 456 hp from its 3.0-liter petrol-V6 of two turbo, combined with an electric motor and modest 17.9 kWh lithium-ion battery.
VW claims that it has a range of only 31 miles that is somewhat shorter than some competitors, but enough for most short commuting.
There are potential 121 MPG, while CO2 emissions are low 53 g/km.
The battery takes about 2.5 hours to get over a 7.2 kW charger or overnight with a 2.3 kW connection.
And with a top speed of 155 km / h and a sprint time of 0-62 miles per hour of 5.2 seconds, it is certainly not a slouch.
The drive is sent automatically by an eight -speed gearbox, with the option for steering wheel installed paddle for manual changes.
It is also practical, with enough space for adults at the front and back and a useful 665 liter luggage capacity that rises to 1,675 liters with the rear seats. But remember that it is only available as a five -seater.
The Volkswagen Touareg R is impressive on the street. Yes, it is considerable and stresses almost 2.5 tons, but the engineers have pretty well dress up this mass with impressive body control.
Of course it’s not a Golf R, but it is surprisingly agile for a large SUV. The journey is on the firm side (not from the huge 22-inch wheels), but it is by no means uncomfortable. In fact, it hovers on cruises and in the city over bumps and potholes.
The suspension can be further set by selecting the sports mode (in addition to ECO, Comfort, normal, individual, off -road and snow), which also optimizes other settings such as gas reaction. Choose the individual and enable you to adapt most of the settings, including the steering.
And just to give them a little more confidence, the brakes are progressive (not always the case with a PHEV) and effective.
The car gear largely feels smooth and hesitated or hesitates only to keep or hold a higher gear for a little longer than necessary.
Sport mode chooses the V6 Motor note, but it is still understood what a shame is because they would expect more character.
In petrol mode it feels quickly, but not blassing, with electrical support for the first short vacation and a lot of grunts with a medium range.
Of course, the Touareg R is the smoothest and most refined in EV mode, although the real range is closer to 20 than 30 miles. It is still a bonus, especially if the battery charge has been built up and the economy for the petrol engine drops to well below 30 MPG – unless they really behave.
On the positive side, the switch from gasoline to EV – and vice versa – is seamless.
Ultimately, it is a quick SUV with an environmentally friendly side that is more for comfort than for sporty driving connection.
We could not try the Touareg R off-road, but with its drive modes and the air suspension, it should be able to manage the type of weather extreme that we endure in Great Britain-or even on the strange Muddy Festival parking.
After all, it has a practical towing capacity of 3.5 tons that resembles other premium SUVs.
Verdict: The newly looking Volkswagen Touareg R EHYBRID is a faster, spacious, more comfortable and well-equipped sporty SUV with off-road capabilities. And if most of your driving contains short pendulum pendulum, plug-in hybrid technology lowers its running costs.
Volkswagen UK
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