The NEW TOUAREG IS THE MOST ADVANCED VOLKSWAGEN NOW. TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AND EQUIPMENT ARE SO sophisticated that it can be rightly said that this is a BENTLEY PEOPLE
Although they do not belong to the same vehicle category, the new Touareg is the true spiritual successor to the "felon". Phaeton was considered a premium Volkswagen car that shared a lot of mechanical and even luxury elements with the A8.
And not just with him. True lovers know, and the general public is never aware of the fact that the Bentley Continental (coupe and sedan) was created on a mechanical "felon" platform.
The situation is similar with the new "Tuareg": "MLBevo" shares the platform with "Audi Q7" and "Q8", then with "Porsche Cayenne", but also with "Bentley Bentayg" and "Lamborghini Urus"!
Let's get down to it - Volkswagen has provided maximum technology to anyone who doesn't want to be over-emphasized by the premium brand.
The list of equipment tested includes a second-tier autonomous driving system, a night-time camera that recognizes pedestrians and animals on the road, an all-wheel-drive system, air suspension, electric door pull, four-zone "air conditioning", massage in the seats ...
In all this, Volkswagen did not try to make the car too luxurious, even though it has maximum hi-tech equipment.
There is simply no point in competing with premium brands. This means that there is a hard plastic surface here and there, say, on the central ridge.
Although it is a pinch on the dashboard, it is not coated with leather as it seems at first glance, but rather a very soft plastic.
The upholstery in the door is lined with eco-leather, and the rod here also gives the impression of prestige. Still, it is very clear that the Touareg is distanced from the far more expensive SUVs of the VW Corporation, as evidenced by the steering wheel that it shares with "pole" and "golf".
The point is that buying a Tuareg saves at least several tens of thousands of euros over the equivalent fitted and motorized premium models.
There are also many companies that, according to internal codes, would not allow management to procure a premium brand, but, say, VW folk is allowed.
All in all, Volkswagen has intentionally positioned Touareg so that it has all the high-end equipment possible, without "eye-popping" at the same time.
The space offer is one of the largest SUVs on the market. The cabin is wide enough that it is almost impossible to keep your elbow on the window while holding the steering wheel.
Seats have settings that are rare with many premiums - you can adjust not only the width of the backrest but also the lower part of the seat, so they do not just turn into "tubs" but greatly improve body posture.
