Our Review: 2004 Touareg from Volkswagen
Introduction
The 2004 Touareg is manufactured in GERMANY for Volkswagen. It is Volkswagen's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $35,900 USD in 2004.
Touareg Dimensions
In 2004 the Touareg has an overall length of 187.20 inches and a width of 75.90 inches. It sits a total of 68.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.30 inches. Front headroom is 38.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Touareg a turning radius of 38.10 inches. It uses 255/60R17 tires with a wheelbase of 112.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Touareg comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5086 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2004 Touareg's 3.2L V6 DOHC 24V engine has been rated at 15 miles/gallon city and 20 miles/gallon highway out of a 26.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Touareg retails for $35,900 USD with a invoice price of $32,532 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $615 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. Leading optional equipment includes Electronic Parking Aid, Navigation Aid, Telematics System, High Intensity Discharge Headlights.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blue Silver Metallic, Campanella White, Colorado Red Pearl, Offroad Gray, Reed Green, Reflex Silver Metallic, Shadow Blue, Venetian Green, Wheat Beige with interior choices of Anthracite Leather Interior, Anthracite Leatherette Interior, Kristal Gray Leather Interior, Kristal Gray Leatherette Interior, Pure Beige Leather Interior, Pure Beige Leatherette Interior. The Touareg seats 5 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Volkswagen Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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