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

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2995
Trim	Elegance
Price	£71,850
Battery Capacity	14.3
Engine Power - BHP	381
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	155 mph
Length	4902 mm
Width	1984 mm
Height	1712 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	665 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2369 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
Front and rear parking sensors
Innovision cockpit
Mobile phone interface with inductive charging
Multi-colour Active Info display
Multifunction camera
PAS
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

75 litre fuel tank
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 roof rails
Body colour door mirrors
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
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 dynamic indicators
Poor weather light
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
4 zone climate control
Airbag label on sun visor and B-pillar
Double sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front + rear carpet mats
Front centre armrest
Front seats with manual height adjustment
Mechanical rear seat release
Rear seat backrest and split folding with center armrest
Single front passenger seat

Packs

Extra acoustics pack - Touareg

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts, outer rear with ECE lable
ABS
Child locks on rear doors
Curtain airbags
Driver and front passenger safety-optimised head restraints
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Front assist
Front seat side impact airbags
Height adjustable 3 point front seatbelts with pre tensioners
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Two tone horn
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
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
Gloss black decorative inserts in centre console

Wheels

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	15.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	47
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	29

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6e-bis

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	129
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	129

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2995
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
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	5.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	5.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	49.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	47.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	49.6

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	47E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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	381
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	285/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	285/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BRAGA
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1712 mm
Length	4902 mm
Wheelbase	2903 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	651 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2369 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.3 m

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