The good news is that this ultra-cool military edition of the Volkswagen Touareg actually exists. The bad news -as you probably have already guessed, is that it won’t be available any time soon at your local dealership.
However, we would imagine that it shouldn't be too difficult to create a road-legal replica of the army-prepped Touareg.
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Summary
Last year's engine upgrades made the Touareg better than ever, and this year's refresh improves it further. However, its many drawbacks make it tough to recommend the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 over more family-friendly crossovers that offer more features for the money.
What's New for 2008
Despite what its sequel-like name suggests, the 2008 Touareg 2 is a midlife refresh of Volkswagen's SUV. Restyled front and rear fascias, additional features and new option packages highlight the changes.
Introduction
Slapping a "2" on the end of a title is typically the signifier of a full-fledged sequel, but the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 is more like a re-edited director's cut DVD. Despite the name, VW's first SUV is by and large the same solid vehicle that was sold last year, sporting revised styling and some additional features like standard parking assist and a power liftgate. That's basically the equivalent to new DVD packaging and a couple of director's commentaries.
Powertrains and Performance
Each Touareg 2 trim level comes with a different engine, but all have a six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive and a low-range gear. The VR6 name refers to the narrow-angle 3.6-liter V6 that makes 280 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy for this engine is below average at 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway. The V8 is a 4.2-liter unit that produces 350 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque.
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(from Edo Competition) 2007 Edo Competition Volkswagen Touareg
- Increased perfomance up to 70 HP with electronic tuning controlled by dyno running and sport air filter
- 6-piston sport brake system. FA: 380 mm, red, edo competition writing
- 22 inch racing wheel set 3-part with: FA: 10,0x22 ET60 with 295/30R22 RA: 10,0x22 ET48 with 295/30R22
- Electronic lowering module with air suspension
- Sport back box stainless with super sound,
- Tail pipe set stainless 4 x 89 mm round 23° slash cut rolled, with TUV certificate
- Front centre section kit GFK with chrome frame incl. license plate base and grill insert set.
- Fender widening set with side shirt set and rear bumper
- Pedal set alloy with TOUAREG writing, footrest alloy
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