Whats New for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?
Touaregs with the V6 engine get 20 additional, and much-needed, ponies this year, bringing the count to 240 horsepower. The trade-off is that the tire pressure monitoring system moves from the standard to the optional equipment list for 2005. Other changes include a new self-dimming mirror (optional on V6; standard on V8 and V10 TDI), a revised and slightly lowered suspension on V6 and V8 models, and new wheels for the V10 TDI. The V10 TDI loses its standard telematics system this year, and telematics cannot be combined with the new DVD navigation, which includes a 300-watt amplifier for 2005.Advantages of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg: Car-like handling balanced with truck-worthy off-road capabilitiesInterior design and materials are worth writing home aboutStout diesel engine optionImpressive 7,700-pound towing capacityPorsche engineering for a Volkswagen priceObjections to the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg: Fussy second-row seat folding procedureIntegrated radio and navigation systems are s
