Exceptional SUV quality. What is the VW Touareg like? - Automotive at INTERIA.PL

Although the Touareg is a flesh-and-blood SUV - massive, wide and muscular - it does not feel sluggish. Much of this is due to clean and aggressive lines, expressive embossing on the hood, boot lid and doors, as well as stylistic details consistent with them: chrome moldings and exhaust pipe tips, as well as a horizontal radiator grille that seamlessly connects with the headlights, the design of which has also been given a lot of attention .

This silhouette - athletic, modern and dynamic - is simply impressive. No surprise here, however: Volkswagen's SUV is an elegant and tastefully designed car. Its appearance can be personalized in various ways, for example by choosing the optional Black Style styling package, in which chrome elements (radiator grille, window moldings) have been replaced with details covered with glossy black varnish.

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Matrix headlights do the job

But what is nice and attractive, in the case of the Touareg is also functional and practical. This is the case with the optionally mounted IQ-LIGHT Matrix LED headlights, which not only look fresh and modern (LED strips and light points enclosed in lamp shades are simply a small work of art), but also impress with their well-thought-out design, based on the most modern technologies currently available.

Matrix LED lights allow you to precisely manage the distribution of the light beam in such a way as not to dazzle oncoming drivers, and at the same time ensure the best possible visibility on the road. Individual segments of the headlights are therefore switched off or on as soon as the need arises: it is enough for the camera controlling their operation to detect the possibility of blinding other road users. The IQ-LIGHT Matrix LED headlights therefore ensure optimal illumination of the road, regardless of the current conditions. This, in turn, translates into increased comfort and safety for the driver.

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Attractive details are always appreciated

How a car looks to outsiders is largely influenced by details. Volkswagen designers must know this better than anyone else, because in the Touareg we will find a lot of stylistic flavors that make it a car that is very pleasing to the eye.

The panoramic glass roof (lifting and sliding) and various decorative applications are especially impressive, thanks to which the appearance and character of the interior can be adapted to your preferences and tastes. Of course, there are many options to choose from, but our attention was particularly drawn to the futuristic, brushed aluminum (available in the Elegance package) and the naturally open-pore ash wood, which exudes luxury and timeless minimalism (available in the Atmosphere package).

Of course, the adventure with the personalization of an SUV from the Volkswagen stable does not end there. The future owner of the Touareg can emphasize its unique style by choosing one of several sets of wheels. All of them - regardless of whether they tempt with noble minimalism or rather aggressive and dynamic styling - can change the character of the car, turning it either into a proud and somewhat monumental road cruiser, or turning it into a thoroughbred sportsman.

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Exceptional SUV quality. What is VW Touareg? - Automotive at INTERIA.PL

The comfort of a limousine in the body of an SUV

Let's start with the obvious, i.e. with the fact that the cabin of the Touareg features stylish, discreet and atmospheric Ambiente lighting, optionally available in as many as 30 colors that can be matched exactly to your preferences.

It has been known for a long time that light will take care of the atmosphere of any interior. Thanks to ambient lighting in a Volkswagen SUV, we can feel completely special. But that's not all, of course. The spacious cabin of the Touareg has space for heated and electrically adjustable seats equipped with pneumatic adjustment of the sides of the seat, backrest and lumbar section, as well as an electrically extendable section under the thighs. Thanks to the 18-way adjustment, everyone on the Touareg seats will feel almost like on a club couch. And this regardless of height or posture.

The Touareg's passenger comfort will also be ensured by dual-zone air conditioning with allergen filter and automatic recirculation function that activates when strong or unpleasant odors are detected (optional four-zone air conditioning is also available), the tailgate with the Easy Open system opens with by dragging the foot under the rear bumper, as well as an automatic door closer mechanism, thanks to which the doors do not have to be closed with great force.

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Driving like a string

Despite its size and weight, the Touareg is predictable in all conditions and on all types of surfaces. This happens e.g. thanks to optional rear steering wheels (they reduce the turning radius, make it easier to park and avoid obstacles, and increase the stability of the car on a straight line and in corners), optional air suspension, 4MOTION four-wheel drive and the optional Offroad package, which allows you to adjust the driving characteristics to the type of surface and weather conditions (you can even regulate the operation of the engine and gearbox).

The driver behind the wheel of this SUV can choose from as many as 9 driving modes (including class-standard Normal, Sport, Comfort, Eco, Snow, Offroad and Individual profiles), even taking into account sandy and gravel surfaces. The Touareg with the Offroad package will not give up under any pretext. And thanks to the 90-liter fuel tank and durable covers for the radiator, floor, battery and tank, it will take us basically anywhere we choose. He is a tough competitor and a trusted companion on all long expeditions.

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King of safety and (multimedia) entertainment

On board the Touareg we will find a number of safety systems and advanced driving assistance systems that care for the driver's comfort and allow him to get out of all, even the most difficult, situations unscathed. This happens e.g. thanks to the optional night vision system with a range of approx. 130 m, detecting animals running onto the road or pedestrians, which are not always immediately visible on poorly lit roads. The optional Visibility Assist reacts to the heat generated by the bodies of animals and people and gives the driver early warning of their presence on the road, giving him time to react (the night vision camera is also displayed on the optional Digital Cockpit multifunction screen).

The active PreCrash system is also responsible for the safety and peace of mind of passengers traveling in the Touareg cabin, which - in the event of a dangerous, unforeseen situation on the road - tightens the front seat belts, and also locks the doors and closes the windows and the panoramic roof. A separate mention should also be made of the ACC active cruise control with the function of maintaining the appropriate distance to the vehicles in front, the assistant for driving in traffic jams, which prevents collisions typical in such situations, the parking assistant, thanks to which the car is able to leave parallel parking spaces on its own, as well as the assistant for entering intersection, which - thanks to radar sensors monitoring the area in front of the car - notifies the driver about the possibility of collision-free joining the traffic, and in the event of an emergency, initiates emergency braking.

The modern infotainment system available in Touareg - equipped with MirrorLink®, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ technologies, thanks to which information from our phone can be displayed directly on the central screen of the car - we will operate it as we feel comfortable: touch, gestures or voice commands.

The needs of demanding lovers of good music will be satisfied by the 14-speaker, 730-watt DYNAUDIO Consequence sound system, compatible with Dolby Surround and 7.1 standard (it includes, among others, a subwoofer and two speakers for special effects). All this makes the Touareg a real concert hall on wheels or - if you prefer - a vehicle created not only for long journeys, but also for the consumption of high-quality multimedia content.

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Car-Net and an advanced hands-free system

In the top Volkswagen SUV there is also a place for an advanced hands-free system, which, by connecting the phone to an external antenna, guarantees excellent call quality even in places where good coverage is sometimes needed really hard. The set - consisting of a high-quality microphone and a digital speech processor hidden in the headliner - can also charge the phone inductively (wirelessly), which eliminates the need to connect any cables or adapters to it.

Thanks to the Car-Net system and constant access to the Internet, the Touareg also proves to be an extremely intelligent and versatile car. It is able to suggest detours and alternative, faster routes based on available on-line information about road conditions. Using the Internet, the Volkswagen SUV will also help us when looking for a parking lot and tell us where to find a free parking space. The Car-Net system also gives the driver direct, remote access to the most important information about the vehicle, such as the mileage or fuel level.

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