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

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2995
Trim	SEL
Price	£63,230
Engine Power - BHP	340
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	25.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	247
Length	4878 mm
Width	1984 mm
Height	1717 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	810 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1945 kg

Driver Convenience

2D/3D map view
9.2" colour touch screen
ACC - Adaptive cruise control with front assist, forward collision warning, distance monitoring, city emergency brake and speed limiter
Apple car play/Android Auto
Audible and visual fatigue detection system
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Car information display
Discover navigation pro infotainment system
Drive select with Damper control
Driver alert system
Driving Mode Selection with four preset modes - Eco, normal, sport or individual modes
Dynamic road sign display camera controlled system with visual warning for traffic and road signs
eCall emergency system
Instrument cluster
MirrorLink
Multifunction camera
Multifunction computer premium with 7" colour display
One touch indicators with repeat function
Service interval indicator
Speed sensitive power steering
Tailgate
Think blue trainer driver tips and journey analysis
Traffic sign recognition
Ultrasonic front and rear optical and audible parking sensors
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Torsen limited slip differential

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Dynamic navigation based on TMC+
Gesture control for infotainment system
Multi device interface (MDI) with illuminated USB-C connection
Music playback - MP3, WMA and AAC files
SD card slot
Simultaneous pairing of 2 compatible mobile devices
SMS functionality - read, compose and send SMS messages using touch-screen display
Title and cover art display
Volkswagen media control

Exterior Features

Adaptive low beam for urban and motorway use
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic headlights
Black anodised roof rails
Black rear diffuser
Body colour bumpers with black lower parts
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors with integral indicators
Chrome protective strip on door sill
Chrome trimmed radiator grille and air intake
Chrome trimmed side windows
Chromed tailpipe on the left and right integrated in the bumper with trapezoid design
Dusk sensor
Dynamic headlight range control
Electrically power adjustable, heated, folding, auto dimming, front passenger exterior door mirror lowering function
Front and rear electric windows
Full LED headlights and LED tail lights
Galvanised body
Gloss black finish B pillar
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Heated windscreen washer jets
LED 3rd brake light
LED cornering headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED Indicators
LED rear fog light
LED rear number plate lights
Light coloured interior rear view mirror
Plastic scuff plates in door apertures
Poor weather light
Puddle lights
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Stainless steel door sill protection
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

12V socket in front and rear centre console and boot
2 Coat hooks on B pillar
2 way lumbar support for front seats and manual adjustable in front seat backrests
2 Zone electronic climate control with automatic air recirculation
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather multi-function steering wheel including paddle shifts with touch control
40:20:40 split folding slide/recline rear seat
Ambient lighting
B pillar vents
Branded points of interest
Chrome trimmed lower edge of door extending sills
Double sun visor for drivier and passenger with LED illuminated vanity mirrors
Electric luggage compartment cover
Folding rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Front + rear carpet mats
Front centre armrest with storage box
Front headrests
Gear shift indicator
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated air conditioned glovebox
Isofix preparation for 2 rear child seats
Jack and tool kit
Leather trimmed gear knob with gloss black inlay/aluminum trim
Leatherette door trim
LED luggage compartment lighting
Load through provision
Luggage compartment with load lashing rings
Mistral headliner
Plastic loading edge protection
Rear seat remote release levers
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel load sill protection

Passive Safety

2 way adjustable driver and front passenger safety optimised head restraints
3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
ABS
Active bonnet
Automatic post collision braking system
Curtain airbags
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
EBD + Brake Assist
EDL
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
ESC with ASR
First aid kit and warning triange with 2 face masks
Front seat side impact airbags
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Seatbelt warning lamp and buzzer
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Two tone horn
Volkswagen roadside assistance

Security

Alarm with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
Child security locks for front and rear doors
Electronic engine immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Cortina silver matt decorative inlays in dash and doors
Matte black centre console with silver decorative inserts

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.46
NOx	0.018
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	261
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	245
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	215
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	372
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	255

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 - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	25.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	26.9
WLTP - MPG - High	30.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	29.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	17.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	16.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	17.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	25.9

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	41E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	72
NCAP Safety Assist %	81
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.9
Engine Power - BHP	340
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	255/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	OSORNO
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1717 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1740 mm
Length	4878 mm
Wheelbase	2904 mm
Width	1984 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2193 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	75
Gross Vehicle Weight	2810 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1800 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	810 l
Max. Loading Weight	865 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1945 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.2 m

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