Guide to a Touareg test drive

Touareg test drive checklist

Consider what you want to test and think about what is important to you to explore and experience on your test drive.

• Safety is clever and strong in the Touareg. You feel wrapped up, high and protected in this 4x4. The normal Volkswagen safety features are standard on the Touareg, but find out about the amazing off road safety features like hill hold and hill decent that make off road challenges effortless. This car will slowly walk you down a steep incline and hold you halfway up a climb. In water the sealed engine and under body protection keep the Touareg safe.
• Low emissions could be a concern when looking at a SUV and with the Hybrid in this family this is a very attractive modern way of driving. Ask about the start stop and recuperation technologies that make this SUV efficient and smart. Our emissions are a positive story and some of the lowest in it's class with our most efficient 3.0 TDI 204PS at 184g/km
• The interior in luxurious and stylish. It's full of comfort with intuitive controls and amazing technologies at your finger tips. A leather interior and full colour touchscreen satellite navigation come as standard on all models. Take time to ask and explore the infotainment system and device compatibility plus the sat nav system. Don't forget this car is available with a stunning panoramic sunroof.
• The exterior of the Touareg has been polished and refined; there are subtle differences across the range. The Altitude is loaded with features like extra tinted rear windows, body coloured styling kit , 19 inch alloy wheels and chrome detailing to enhance its already stylish looks. The Escape benefits from all the off-road functions you would expect like 4Motion technology for differential lock choices and water clearance and incline climbs and descend holds. The Hybrid sports lighter fresher look combined with our first Hybrid engine which means zero emissions at low speeds combined with a powerful petrol engine for motorway driving. You need to ask and explore the differences in the Touareg family to find the one that really suits you.
• Performance is diverse and impressive in the Touareg. From the first Volkswagen Hybrid powertrain and the first hybrid off-road vehicle with a 3.5 tonne towing capacity plus the combined output of 380PS and 428 Ibs ft of torque! The 4Motion four wheel drive comes as standard on all Touareg models, plus there is the 4XMotion technology standard on Escape. You are best to have these explained or experienced on your test drive.

Remember this test drive is for you to find the right car for you. Ask as many questions as you want, prepare them beforehand, but most of all enjoy the drive.