We looked long and hard at the VW Touareg TDI before getting our F150 Eco. The low end torque of those German V6 diesels is just what you want for towing. You wouldn't have any problem in the mountains especially with the turbos.
But the Touareg had a much higher tow rating and hitch capacity (7500#/750# IIRC). That Audi's 4400#/440# is pretty low, especially the 440#. Also the Touareg didn't want you using a WDH, does the Audi?
And that low payload Stan reports is not good.
Like Stan and others have said, Trailmanors tend to have high hitch weights.
You could easily have 500-600# of hitch weight, overloading the hitch and leaving little room for you, child and gear.
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