Dissecting the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg R50

The Volkswagen Touareg R50 2009 version is definitely something to keep an eye on. In a world of SUVs dominated by the hulking gas-guzzling concept, the Touareg is one of those anomalies that tries to keep the look but cut out all the cons that normally are associated with sports utility vehicles.

Looks-wise, it is not especially flashy but retains a tanklike feel to it. The interior is not pretty standard and the design just seems "there". When it comes to driving, check out this review from AutoSavant:

Well, now to the test drive. Turn on the engine and it settles into a hum in the background. Diesel clatter? Forget about it, there’s none at all. This sounds and feels just like a finely tuned petrol engine. Put some throttle into it and the car goes and goes - and you can’t really feel the speed because it does its business in a no-nonsense and effortless way. Despite the 850Nm (627 lb-ft) torque however, the car doesn’t immediately let you appreciate the power. The nearly 3 ton curb weight does nothing for the car except to make its engine feel just adequate for spirited driving, and the 6.7 seconds sprint is actually believable despite what its impressive output figures would have you believe.

But of course, it isn’t a disappointment at all. It’s just that the weight makes a spectacular engine, well, feel just normal in a Treg. But let’s not forget, this is an SUV here. And the way it takes speed on its stride, it feels like a sports car. So that should be justification enough on why you’d want this over a Cayenne Turbo.

It's definitely a good SUV for the taking. Check it out when you get a chance.

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