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Volkswagen Touareg Estate 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 231 Black Edition 5dr Tip Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2967
Trim	Black Edition
Price	£68,325
Engine Power - BHP	231
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	138 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	34
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	217
Length	4878 mm
Width	1984 mm
Height	1686 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	810 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2017 kg

Driver Convenience

2D/3D map view
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
Drive select with Damper control
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Dynamic road sign display camera controlled system with visual warning for traffic and road signs
eCall emergency system
Fully electric tailgate + keyless entry and start
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
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Tailgate power latch
Think blue trainer driver tips and journey analysis
Traffic sign recognition
Voice control system
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

24 litre AdBlue tank
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 door mirrors
Black rear diffuser
Black side window surrounds
Black upper and lower grille louvres extending into headlights and radiator grille
Body colour door handles
Body coloured wheel arches
C signature gloss black front air intake
Chromed tailpipe on the left and right integrated in the bumper with trapezoid design
Dusk sensor
Dynamic headlight range control
Electric front tilt/slide panoramic sunroof and fixed rear sunroof
Electrically power adjustable, heated, folding, auto dimming, front passenger exterior door mirror lowering function
Front and rear electric windows
Galvanised body
Gloss black finish B pillar
Gloss black rear diffuser
Headlight washers
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Heated windscreen washer jets
IQ.Light-LED matrix headlight,daytime running light with dynamic cornering light and indicator
LED 3rd brake light
LED rear fog light
LED rear number plate lights
Plastic scuff plates in door apertures
Poor weather light
Puddle lights
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V socket in front and rear centre console and boot
2 Coat hooks on B pillar
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke sport heated leather multi-function sports steering wheel with gear shift paddles - generation 2
4 way adjustable front head restraints
4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
4 zone climate control
40:20:40 split folding slide/recline rear seat
B pillar vents
Black lower edge of door extending sills
Branded points of interest
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
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
Plastic loading edge protection
Rear seat remote release levers
Single front passenger seat
Soul black headlining
Stainless steel pedals

Packs

Innovision cockpit pack - Touareg

Passive Safety

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
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
Warning triangle and first aid kit

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

Black decorative trims on the side windows
High gloss black centre console

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.272
HC+NOx	0.096
NOx	0.067
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	217
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	217
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	215
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	325
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	223

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2967
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	V6
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	91.4
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	34
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	34
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	35.3
WLTP - MPG - High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	22.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	23.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34

General

AdBlue	Yes
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)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	231
Engine Power - RPM	3250
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	138 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	285/40 R21
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SUZUKA
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1686 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	2850 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1800 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	810 l
Max. Loading Weight	833 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2017 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.2 m

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