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Volkswagen Touareg Estate 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid 4Motion R 5dr Tip Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2995
Trim	R
Price	£83,410
Battery Capacity	14.3
Engine Power - BHP	462
Acceleration	5.2
Top Speed	155 mph
Length	4902 mm
Width	1984 mm
Height	1693 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	665 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2364 kg

Driver Convenience

15" Screen Top infotainment system Premium (MIB3)
Adaptive cruise control
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Driver profile selection
Dynamic road sign display
E-Sim card for online connectivity
eCall emergency system
Innovision cockpit
Intelligent park assist
Mobile phone interface with inductive charging
Multi-colour Active Info display
Park Assist - Sensor controlled steering aid to assist parallel or bay parking
PAS
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive chassis control
Air suspension
Charging cable - Mode 2 / 10-amp / 2.3 kW
Charging cable - Mode 3 / 32-amp / 7.2 kW
Standard electronic engine sound actuator

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Diversity antenna for AM/ FM reception
We Connect and We Connect Plus functionality

Exterior Features

Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic headlights
Black door mirrors
Black style comfort bumpers
Dynamic headlight range control with dynamic cornering light
Electric front tilt/slide panoramic sunroof and fixed rear sunroof
Electrically power adjustable, heated, folding, auto dimming, front passenger exterior door mirror lowering function
External USB type C socket and charging sockets
Gloss black roof rails
HD LED Matrix beam plus digital headlight projection with variable light distribution
Headlight washers
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Highway light
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lamp with variable lighting functions and special styling
Poor weather light
Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear window, tinted glass from B pillar backwards - 80%
Rain sensor
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog light with back up light on both sides
Rear light bar and illuminated logo
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Stainless steel door sill protection

Interior Features

12V socket in centre console
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
30 colours options interior ambient lighting
4 zone climate control
Additional Interior Lighting
Airbag label on sun visor and B-pillar
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Door and side trim panel with Leather quilting
Double sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front + rear carpet mats
Front centre armrest
Illuminated scuff plates in door apertures
Leather wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel, heated, with touch control and shift paddles
Mechanical rear seat release
Power adjustable lumbar support in front
Power seats in front, right side with memory features and seat cushion depth adjustment
Puglia leather upholstery with "R" ergoComfort
Rear seat backrest and split folding with center armrest
Single front passenger seat

Packs

Extra acoustics pack - Touareg
Memory pack plus - Touareg

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts, outer rear with ECE lable
ABS
Child locks on rear doors
Curtain airbags
Disc brakes in front blue with R-Logo
Disc brakes in rear blue
Driver and front passenger safety-optimised head restraints
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Front assist
Front seat side impact airbags
Generative braking with start and stop system
Height adjustable 3 point front seatbelts with pre tensioners
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Two tone horn
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system with interior protection
Easy open and close sensor controlled luggage compartment opening and closing with remote unlocking
Keyless Access Keyless locking and starting system with SAFELOCK

Trim

Aluminium decorative inserts
Black decorative trims
Gloss black decorative inserts in centre console

Wheels

285/35 R22 106Y XL Low rolling resistance tyres
Tool kit
Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	14.3
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	510
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	310
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	7.2
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	5
Usable Battery Capacity	14.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	46
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	29

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	128
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	128

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2995
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Cylinder Layout	V6
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	89
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	5.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	5.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	50.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	48.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	50.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	49E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.2
Engine Power - BHP	462
Engine Power - RPM	5300
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1340
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/35 R22
Tyre Size Rear	285/35 R22
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ESTORIL
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1693 mm
Length	4902 mm
Wheelbase	2899 mm
Width	1984 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	75
Gross Vehicle Weight	3020 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	665 l
Max. Loading Weight	656 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2364 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.3 m

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