Volkswagen Touraeg Hybrid review
Volkswagen Touraeg Hybrid review
The new hybrid Touareg SUV from Volkswagen… with a total of 380 hp and 580 Nm torque! \r
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14.886 -> Hi guys, today we're going to
drive Volkswagens's latest toy...
19.663 -> ...the Touareg.
It's a Hybrid.
23.095 -> That's quite exciting 'cause this
is Volkswagen's first hybrid.
27.788 -> And maybe this'll also
come to a Golf near you.
34.938 -> Let's drive it.
41.97 -> There's a new Cayenne,
so we could also expect a new Touareg.
47.261 -> It's been around for a while,
but it's only now that we're driving it.
51.491 -> First the quick stuff and then
the tame Volkswagens. That's how we work.
56.791 -> Compared to the Cayenne,
the Touareg is more friendly.
60.45 -> It's less flashy.
64.069 -> It's a nice, practical and functional car.
67.666 -> It has lots of space and you can
really drive it off road according to VW.
74.505 -> On top of that there's also
a Terrain Tech package...
77.891 -> ...that also gives you a low gearing
and some other stuff.
81.572 -> I wonder if there's anyone who wants that,
but at least it's there.
88.816 -> The Touareg is only available
with V6 engines...
91.696 -> ...so this one has a
supercharged 3-liter V6 with 333 hp.
97.265 -> But it's a hybrid so it's also got
an electric engine.
100.649 -> It's in the back. It's relatively compact and
weighs just 55 kg (121 lbs).
104.152 -> It's placed where the spare tire usually sits.
It produces 47 hp...
107.669 -> ...so if we add that up, it has 380 hp.
Not bad.
114.751 -> The Touareg Hybrid does suffer from
what I'd call the green infection.
119.078 -> It just doesn't perform like
it should in theory.
124.01 -> In theory it does 0-62 in 6.5 seconds,
that's pretty quick.
127.781 -> It can do 149 mph, that's reasonable.
130.8 -> But still it feels different.
132.811 -> That's due to they're efforts
to make it economical.
137.754 -> The gas pedal reacts sluggish...
141.35 -> ...the gearbox reacts slower.
144.193 -> It doesn't pull away nicely.
147.412 -> It isn't eager to get going,
it doesn't tempt you to drive fast.
152.408 -> Having said that, it could also be a
positive thing. It makes you drive more relaxed.
159.757 -> There are also some nice features
in the hybrid drivetrain.
163.505 -> It regenerates energy when you brake
and you can drive on just electricity.
167.566 -> Those things aren't new.
169.517 -> There's also a kind of coasting mode.
173.33 -> Although I think that that's
more a Porsche term than a VW one...
176.146 -> ...but the Cayenne Hybrid and the
Touareg Hybrid are understandably very similar.
182.314 -> But it means that when you
lift off below 100 mph...
187.065 -> ...it disengages the drivetrain and
the revs will drop to zero.
190.708 -> You can also see tacho drop.
193.688 -> It rolls on and it uses the electric engine
to keep the speed up.
199.731 -> It's very calming and very efficient.
205.267 -> In theory the Touareg Hybrid
is quite economical 28,7 mpg.
216.424 -> That's quite fine.
I don't think I'll make that...
220.075 -> ...but if you do have a light right foot,
anticipate and let the car roll...
227.323 -> ...then you should be able to make it.
231.885 -> Or when you often have
the wind in your back and drive downhill.
236.62 -> There's also a little poke to other
hybrid-manufacturers in VW's documentation.
242.374 -> They say that the hybrid-system
doesn't lower the pulling force.
247.896 -> There are hybrids with witch
you can't tow caravans and other stuff.
253.355 -> But the Touareg Hybrid can do that.
255.664 -> So also your local snack vendor
can use the Touareg Hybrid...
259.372 -> ...to put this trailer on the right spot.
262.814 -> Quite important.
265.784 -> I wouldn't want to call
its driving characteristics sporty.
268.963 -> The suspension is adaptable
so you can firm up the dampers.
272.875 -> I hardly notice a difference I have to admit.
275.526 -> You can also change the ride height...
278.453 -> ...that's useful when driving over
speed bumps or high curbs.
282.505 -> But it all felt quite distant,
it isn't a car to race with.
290.256 -> When you brake, you feel that you
maybe should've braked harder.
294.736 -> It's all a bit sluggish.
297.364 -> Or when you want to put it positively;
it's nicely filtered out. A very relaxing drive.
304.006 -> It's ideal for me, it calms me down.
307.991 -> Just relaxing in my Touareg Hybrid.
310.789 -> I can also drive it fully electric.
313.115 -> Easy on the throttle and relax.
322.281 -> Another nice thing is that
VW's slimmed the Touareg down.
326.211 -> It's at least 200 kg (441 lbs) lighter.
Some versions have lost even more.
330.402 -> It's also more compact,
it looks smaller, it's lower.
335.669 -> It's more streamlined and it just looks
less 'in your face' than the old Touareg.
343.735 -> Except for when it's in your rear view mirror...
346.622 -> ...'cause it's got huge LED headlights
that really stand out.
352.572 -> They really define it, quite cool.
356.818 -> But what really stood out
after driving it for a couple of days...
361.139 -> ...are the women.
I'm not the one attracting them, the car is.
365.004 -> This is a car women really like.
367.282 -> They ask me if it's mine?
Well, I've borrowed it.
371.012 -> Maybe I shouldn't return it, that's an option.
374.715 -> But this is a car that attracts women.
379.41 -> Maybe it emits pheromones
or maybe the design is feminine.
385.719 -> But it does work.
392.037 -> Very desperate singles can always try it...
397.187 -> ...from 73 grand.
399.017 -> That's not that much for a fine women.
400.917 -> And you get a car for free.
409.689 -> We liked this shot,
we just didn't know what to say with it.
412.953 -> So just look at it.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0RiWhFQyk0