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08-10-2003, 07:29 AM

I have driven and checked out the new Touareg as a possible tow vehicle for my 2619.

I drove both the V6 and the V8. The V6 may have a 7700 lbs towing capacity, but it is so slow w/o the trailer, that I wonder how it would do with the TM going up hills.

The 0-60 mph rating of the V6 is about 11.9 seconds. Not very good. The V6 starts at about $35000, while the V8 is in the 40's.

I drove the V8 also. Pretty good pickup but both these vehicles are about 5200 lbs. I guess this is why they can tow so much.

George

08-10-2003, 07:29 AM	#7
grkman1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re:New VW SUV I have driven and checked out the new Touareg as a possible tow vehicle for my 2619. I drove both the V6 and the V8. The V6 may have a 7700 lbs towing capacity, but it is so slow w/o the trailer, that I wonder how it would do with the TM going up hills. The 0-60 mph rating of the V6 is about 11.9 seconds. Not very good. The V6 starts at about $35000, while the V8 is in the 40's. I drove the V8 also. Pretty good pickup but both these vehicles are about 5200 lbs. I guess this is why they can tow so much. George