2011 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line package unveiled

February 17, 2011February 16, 2011 Omar Rana 2011, Crossovers, SUVs, Touareg, Volkswagen Touareg, Volkswagen Touareg R-Line

Volkswagen introduced a new R-Line Touareg at the recent Quatar Motor show. Featuring an aggressive design which could be seen on the Scirocco R, the package also includes a sport-tuned suspension as well as modified front and rear fascias, side skirts, and a tailgate-mounted spoiler.

More, are the additional bits of chrome trim, a matte-black diffuser, and 20-inch lightweight Mallory wheels.

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On the inside, aluminum trim is fitted as well as a heated steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, and stainless steel door entry guards. And wait, there’s more! Two-tone Nappa leather sport seats are available with 12-way power adjustable sections!

And that’s about it. Expect the package to cost about $2k extra over the base price. But if you want a Touareg Hybrid with the R-Line package – sorry, your’e out of luck.

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Refresher: The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is available in the United States in three trim-levels including the base 3.6L V6 FSI, 3.0L V6 TDI and a 3.0L V6 TSI Hybrid. The 3.6L V6 FSI unit makes 280-hp and a maximum torque of 265 lb-ft with fuel-economy coming in at 16/23 mpg (city/highway). The 3.0L turbocharged V6 TDI clean diesel engine makes 255-hp and a peak torque of 406 lb-ft with fuel-economy coming in at 19/28 mpg. Power for the 2011 Volkswagen Hybrid comes from a V6 TSI unit making 333-hp. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 47-hp electric-motor (E-Motor), allowing for a total 380-hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimated fuel-economy comes in at 25 mpg on the highway.