The new Touareg is the first Volkswagen with optional all-wheel steering. This system makes the Touareg one of the most agile large SUVs. Up to 37 km/h, the rear wheels are automatically turned to an angle opposite to the front wheels. This makes the Touareg more agile and more nimble. Especially when maneuvering, the all-wheel steering makes its presence felt in the reduction of the turning circle from 12.19 to 11.19 meters. At speeds above 37 km/h, the rear wheels are automatically turned in the same direction as the front wheels. This makes for smoother handling as the all-wheel steering system stabilizes lane changes, for example during fast overtaking. The same applies to sudden evasive maneuvers.
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The technological highlights of the new Touareg – part 2: all-wheel steering reduces the turn radius
It sounds rather like an attempt to achieve the impossible: with the new Touareg, Volkswagen is introducing a luxury SUV onto the market that is as agile and as easy to handle as a compact car. Can that really work? It certainly can – all thanks to the newly developed all-wheel steering system. Both the front and rear wheels turn precisely in tune with the specific driving situation. This all-wheel steering is one of the reasons why the heavyweight Touareg cuts such a dash even in narrow city streets or when maneouvring. The new system also provides extra driving stability at high speeds.
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The new Touareg – A Reason to be Proud
What a treat for the Volkswagen employees at the Wolfsburg factory. Even before its official European premiere, they get to see the brand’s new flagship with its gleaming rims, shiny finish, and purring engine. The SUV is exhibited at various locations across the expansive factory grounds. It’s a wonderful surprise. Filled with joy, pride and admiration, many employees seize the opportunity to get to know the crown jewel first-hand.
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Leading the way – The new Touareg
A fusion of technologies: Assistance, comfort and driving dynamics systems allow for a new level of safety and performance Digitalised cockpit: Displays of the instruments and infotainment system merge into a new “Innovision Cockpit” Night becomes day: “Nightvision” and new “IQ.Light – LED matrix headlight” ensure increased safety in the dark Lighter and bigger: The aluminium-steel body of the new Touareg weighs 106 kg less and the luggage compartment has an additional 113 litres
