The first generation of Volkswagen-Tuareg: owner reviews and description of the SUV

For the first time this car was born in 2002. At that time the first generation of off-road vehicles "Volkswagen-Tuareg" descended from the assembly line. The response of the car owners said that the novelty became a good alternative to the expensive BMW-X5. After 4 years, this car underwent a small restyling and so it was produced until 2010. However, despite the fact that the first generation of crossovers are no longer produced serially, it still remains in demand among many motorists. How did the Germans "instill" such love for the SUV "Volkswagen-Tuareg"? Feedback from owners will help us understand this issue.

Appearance

As noted above, many motorists took this SUV as an alternative to the BMW-X5. If you look at the machine from the inside, you can notice many similar details with this model. The design of the cabin, the size of the rear windows, the shape of the roof ... All this reminded me of the relationship between "Tuareg" and "Bumer". Being more accessible in the world market, the new "Volkswagen" crossover quickly gained popularity. What is noteworthy, the novelty has become cheaper and at the same time less "capricious" in terms of reliability than the "BMW-X5". Looking at the photo of the first generation of the Volkswagen-Tuareg, we see the formidable and confident appearance of this SUV. The large radiator grille, large windscreen and relief hood do not at all remind of its belonging to the "parkets". Slightly spoils the picture of optics, borrowed from the passenger "Passat". A high ground clearance, a slightly raised bumper and large wheel rims give the confidence that the car will overcome any roadblocks. In addition, there is a crossover "Volkswagen-Tuareg" air suspension. The owners' comments say that thanks to this system you can increase the ground clearance to 30 centimeters. Well, what is he after this "SUV"?

Technical characteristics of engines - what do car owners say about this ?

"Volkswagen-Tuareg" has a very wide range of engines. The crossover can be equipped with two six-cylinder units in volume of 3.2 and 3.6 liters capacity of 220 (after restyling this figure increased to 241 "horses") and 276 horsepower respectively. Also available were eight-cylinder and 12-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 310 and 450 horsepower respectively.

However, that's not all. In addition, the Germans developed three diesel variants with a capacity of 174 to 350 horsepower and a working volume of 3 to 5 liters. Such an extensive line of engines allowed car enthusiasts to choose the most suitable unit for their taste and purse. Such a variety of motors, perhaps, no one else, except for the German crossover "Volkswagen-Tuareg."

Feedback on the cost

At the moment, the SUV is only available in second-hand condition. The price for pre-styling versions is about 570 thousand rubles. The cars that survived the restyling of 2006 cost a little more - up to 800 thousand rubles. It should also be noted that the price directly depends on which engine and gearbox is equipped with Volkswagen-Touareg. The owners' comments say that the difference in equipment can reach several thousand rubles, so pick the right machine should be very carefully.