VW bringing turbodiesel Touareg to LA Auto Show

The V10 TDI is slick. Always wanted one. Over 500 lb-ft torque is very desirable for an SUV that doesn't look like it could have any muscle at all. The "sleeper" powertrain of the decade. Having 17c/22h fuel numbers are descent for an SUV having so much power.

Rode behind one in southern Maryland a few years ago. The highway had a lot of rolling hills and curves...the Touareg looked great the whole trip. I wish I could get one loaded & with rear DVD monitors in the headrests.

— dumpsty (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 10:34:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I've driving the 3.0L TDI..it hauls ass for car this size. I wish they would bring it here..but i admit i have no idea were my closest diesel pump is.

— rybo (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 11:18:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It is good news that the V6 TDI may come. While the V-10 TDI is the uber diesel toy, at $70,000 +, not many people see it as a way to save money at the pump.

The V6 TDI will still be a dear purchase, but gives what should be a less expensive alternative to the ML-320 CDI

— SteedPub (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 12:45:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The V-10 TDI was discontinued after the '07 U.S. model. As long as they market it well, the V6 TDI will do well. But what's more important is hoping the American economy comes back around and the gap closes between the Euro and the U.S. dollar. I don't believe VW has a U.S. plant that can build Touaregs now and the soonest another plant comes on line here is 2011 (please correct me if I'm wrong on those details, thanks).

— Bored (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 3:25:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1