Since its introduction in 2002, the Volkswagen Touareg has become a standard of high-quality, luxury and toughness in the American SUV market. In 2007, the Touareg was redesigned completely, and since then, has been referred to 'Touareg 2'. It is consistently a worldwide favorite, offering a luxurious interior, smooth ride and impressive off-road capability.
Volkswagen Touaregs are thoroughly designed for off-roading and feature dynamic approach and departure angles on the outside. The vehicle can handle water up to 22.8 inches deep. The powerful V6 engine for 2010 offers strong performance in a capable chassis and the optional turbo-diesel V6 offers decent towing power and increased fuel efficiency. MSRP for the Touareg 2 starts at $40,440. Mileage estimates for the V6 gasoline model is 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, while mileage for the diesel engine is a very respectable 25 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.