Volkswagen Touareg I (Typ 7L) photos

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About this generation

The first Volkswagen Touareg was co-developed with Porsche, pairing genuine off-road hardware with executive luxury.

The Volkswagen Touareg I (Typ 7L) debuted at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. Engineered jointly with Porsche on the PL71 platform shared with the Cayenne and Audi Q7, it married serious off-road capability with luxury sedan comfort. The chassis featured a unibody construction, double-wishbone independent suspension, permanent 4Motion AWD with low-range gearing, and optional air suspension providing up to 300 mm of ground clearance.

Engines included 3.2/3.6 V6, 4.2 V8, and a exclusive 6.0 W12 (450 hp) petrol engines. Diesels featured 2.5 R5 TDI, 3.0 V6 TDI, and a monumental 5.0 V10 TDI generating 750 Nm of torque. A 2007 facelift updated the front fascia and electronics.

Specifications

4754 mm187.2 in

Length

1928 mm75.9 in

Width

1726 mm68.0 in

Height

2855 mm112.4 in

Wheelbase

555 l19.6 cu ft

Trunk

237 mm9.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

3.2 V6

217hp(162 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 9.9 s

2002–2004

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 201 km/h (125 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AZZ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2214 kg (4881 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 324 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

217hp(162 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 9.9 s

2002–2004

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AZZ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2238 kg (4934 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 331 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

237hp(177 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 9.8 s

2004–2006

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BMV
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2214 kg (4881 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 324 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.2 V6

237hp(177 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 9.8 s

2004–2006

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 202 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BMV
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2238 kg (4934 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 331 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.6 V6 FSI

276hp(206 kW)

3.6 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 8.6 s

2006–2010

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 3597 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BHK
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2264 kg (4991 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.3 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 317 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

4.2 V8

306hp(228 kW)

4.2 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 8.1 s

2002–2006

Torque: 410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 4172 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: AXQ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2317 kg (5108 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.8 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 355 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

4.2 V8 FSI

345hp(257 kW)

4.2 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 7.5 s

2006–2010

Torque: 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Top speed: 244 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 4163 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: BAR
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2332 kg (5141 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 329 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

6.0 W12

444hp(331 kW)

6.0 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 5.9 s

2004–2010

Torque: 600 Nm (443 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5998 cc
Cylinders: 12
Engine: BJN
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2520 kg (5556 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 375 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

2.5 R5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 12.4 s

2003–2006

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 184 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BAC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2229 kg (4914 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 260 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 R5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 12.9 s

2003–2006

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 179 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BAC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2253 kg (4967 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 273 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.5 R5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 12.4 s

2006–2010

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 188 km/h (117 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPE
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2229 kg (4914 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 267 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.5 R5 TDI

172hp(128 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 12.9 s

2006–2010

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 2461 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPE
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2253 kg (4967 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 275 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0 V6 TDI

221hp(165 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 9.6 s

2004–2007

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 2967 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BKS
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2269 kg (5002 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 282 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0 V6 TDI

221hp(165 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 9.9 s

2004–2007

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 201 km/h (125 mph)
Displacement: 2967 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: BKS
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2293 kg (5055 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 289 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0 V6 TDI

236hp(176 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 8.6 s

2007–2010

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 207 km/h (129 mph)
Displacement: 2967 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: CASA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2269 kg (5002 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 255 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

3.0 V6 TDI

236hp(176 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 8.3 s

2007–2010

Torque: 550 Nm (406 lb-ft)
Top speed: 204 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2967 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: CASA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2321 kg (5117 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 254 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

5.0 V10 TDI

308hp(230 kW)

4.9 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 7.8 s

2002–2006

Torque: 750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 4921 cc
Cylinders: 10
Engine: AYH
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2524 kg (5564 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 329 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

5.0 V10 TDI

308hp(230 kW)

4.9 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 7.4 s

2006–2008

Torque: 750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
Top speed: 231 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 4921 cc
Cylinders: 10
Engine: BLE
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2602 kg (5736 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.6 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 333 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

R50

346hp(258 kW)

4.9 l 6-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 6.7 s

2007–2010

Torque: 850 Nm (627 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 4921 cc
Cylinders: 10
Engine: CBWA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2602 kg (5736 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.6 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 333 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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