Volkswagen launches its Top-class Flagship Model  Touareg-R in Nepal; sets opening price at Rs 3.25 crore

The authorized importer for Volkswagen vehicles in Nepal, Pooja International Nepal Pvt. Ltd has welcomed the brand’s top-of-the-range flagship model New Touareg R-Line in Nepal. The already famous Touareg gets the R- treatment this time with a wide variety of added features.

Volkswagen is renowned for its class-leading bigger SUVs all over the world. The new SUV Touareg-R is powered with a world-class 6 cylindered V6 Petrol 3.0 Litre Turbocharged engine that generates 340 Ps @ 5300-6400 RPM power & 450 Nm @ 1370-4500 RPM Torque.

The Volkswagen Touareg was developed as a joint venture project by Porsche and the Volkswagen Group, involving the Audi and Volkswagen brands. The name "Touareg" literally means "free folk" and is the name of a nomadic tribe from the Sahara, a North African ethnic group. The designer “Frank Bruese” has designed the new Touareg R-Line which shares the same platform and much technology from its close cousins Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga, and Lamborghini Urus.

The Touareg is a large-sized fun-to-drive luxury SUV produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since 2002 at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant. The Volkswagen Touareg which was officially launched in Nepal in 2010 is an already popular Volkswagen model preferred by the elite group of the society. Ever since its launch in 2010, the Touareg has become the new benchmark setter in the SUV segment, with its sheer power and luxury it has never failed to impress the audience and has raised the level of excitement among the car enthusiasts.

The Touareg was Car and Driver magazine's “Best Luxury SUV for 2003”, Motor Trend magazine's “Sport/Utility of the Year for 2004”, Four Wheeler magazine's “Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005”, and Over lander’s “2003 4-Wheel drive of the Year”. Now, the upgraded version of Touareg, the new Touareg-R line, the most powerful car produced in Volkswagen’s long history hits the streets of Nepal to make its mark and repeat the same legacy as its predecessor.

The new Touareg-R comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, 20-inch Alloy Wheel, Traction Control, and four-wheel drive which means one gets the seamless driving experience even when the weather is at its most brutal form. The new Touareg-R is equipped with a wide variety of modern amenities like a 15-inch infotainment system with AR gesture, 12” inch cluster panel, Heated Seats, Front Massage Seats, Auto hold control, Full Panoramic Sunroof, Rear LED tail lights, Hill Descent Assist, Head-Up Display, Tire Pressure Monitoring, DYNAUDIO Consequence 14 Speakers+ 4 Subwoofers and many more.

The special features of Touareg-R include Active Air Suspensions, All-wheel Steering, ABS Plus, and Differential Lock. The Air suspension can raise the ride height on the command which provides more driver comfort due to the reduction in noise, harshness, and vibration on the road for achieving a smooth and constant driving quality. The advantage of having all-wheel steering in a higher speed situation is that the vehicle will be more stable, like when changing lanes, and lean less when going through a high-speed corner. The differential lock forces all wheels to spin at the same speed, regardless of traction. With features like these, the company claims that no terrain is insurmountable for a car of its stature.

The Touareg-R comes with a stylish bold exterior with a fresh & vibrant design. The dashboard enhances the premium appeal of the car having an infotainment system encoded with gesture features. It also comes with features like a frameless interior rearview mirror, auto-dimming and auto foldable side mirrors, sensor-controlled luggage compartment with 810 L Boot Space. Equipped with the connectivity of a new era and a pioneering fusion of assistance, comfort, lighting, and infotainment systems, the Touareg-R points the way to the future.

Capable of both impressive performance as well as ultra-low emissions, Touareg-R can hit 0-100 Kmph in a matter of 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 250 kmph. The new flagship takes a top position in the premium class SUV segment with its expressive design, it's innovative operating, convenience, and safety systems, as well as in the high quality of its materials and craftsmanship. The Touareg receives a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, including 89% and 86% for adult and child occupant protection respectively. With all these tech stacks and features, the company claims that Touareg-R is just not a normal Volkswagen; it’s a Boss-Wagen with a complete luxury packaging.

The company has kept the starting price of the new Touareg-R at 3.25 crore which will be competing against BMW X5, Range Rover Sport, etc.