2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift

CADILLACSIXTEEN · 03-02-2006, 08:38 AM

The two joint venture off roaders, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, are about to get a major facelift due for launch in 2007. Both cars came on the market for the first time in 2002.

While already numerous prototypes of the restyled Porsche Cayenne got caught on photo, the revamped future Touareg went unnoticed until now.

Here are first photos showing details of the upcoming Touareg facelift. The prototype was snapped during an overnight stop next to a hotel parking lot in Northern Scandinavia.

As can be seen from the photos, the Touareg gets new headlights and an altered front end as well as air intakes in the front skirt. The rear end has also different taillights, and – according to the shot of the dashboard - the car will also get an all new instrument panel and centre console. In the photo the engineers have put covers over the dashboard in conceal the new look.

Bravada · 03-02-2006, 08:44 AM

A typical facelift for facelift's sake - there's no significant difference, the new details just look a bit weird. Kind of like the MkI focus facelift in Europe - the car actually looked cheaper after it.

CobaltSScrazy · 03-02-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bravada

A typical facelift for facelift's sake - there's no significant difference, the new details just look a bit weird. Kind of like the MkI focus facelift in Europe - the car actually looked cheaper after it.

agreed, done for the sake of doing. Heck it seems EVERY one is drooping their headlamps from bmw to audi to chrysler. Now VW...hmmm

Joevette · 03-02-2006, 11:31 AM

check out the manual tranny on the TDI V8, too bad they (or anyone else) don't offer anything like that here.

surferdude00711 · 03-02-2006, 11:54 AM

Touareg definitely has one of the nicest interiors in cars sold today. Especially for the price. It's REALLY nice. Can't wait for the update.

heals120 · 03-04-2006, 06:19 PM

Doesn't look like that much done. Headlights are kinda Sabb-ish I think.

NorthSilverado · 03-04-2006, 06:23 PM

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check out the manual tranny on the TDI V8, too bad they (or anyone else) don't offer anything like that here.

It is too bad that a diesel stick SUV doesnt exist in america, however, only the V-6 TDI as shown in the picture can have a manual box, the V-10 TDI has to use the automatic because of the torque

mystikranger · 03-04-2006, 10:23 PM

Aww, I was hoping it would get the VW sheild. It would look nice with those headlights.

camaroman22 · 03-04-2006, 11:10 PM

looks better now, but still kinda bloated looking. from the rear it could be mistaken for a golf...that's been raised and enlarged.

01cavalier · 03-05-2006, 12:59 AM

Not really all that different, still very recognizable.

jro4566 · 03-05-2006, 03:08 AM

I didn't like the new face of VW (chrome grill surround top-to-bottom), but I have grown into liking it, which is why I'm disappointed that the facelifted Touareg won't get it. Now it just looks outdated and out of place.

acascianelli · 03-06-2006, 10:56 AM

Following the new VW look, always an expected change.

Konrad · 03-06-2006, 09:01 PM

i love the new lights, the old ones were become kinda outdated.

my favourite series of volks is still the last generation ones the mk4's

03-02-2006, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
CADILLACSIXTEEN 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Drives: 2006 Fusion Orange Metallic Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe Posts: 1,399	2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift The two joint venture off roaders, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg, are about to get a major facelift due for launch in 2007. Both cars came on the market for the first time in 2002. While already numerous prototypes of the restyled Porsche Cayenne got caught on photo, the revamped future Touareg went unnoticed until now. Here are first photos showing details of the upcoming Touareg facelift. The prototype was snapped during an overnight stop next to a hotel parking lot in Northern Scandinavia. As can be seen from the photos, the Touareg gets new headlights and an altered front end as well as air intakes in the front skirt. The rear end has also different taillights, and – according to the shot of the dashboard - the car will also get an all new instrument panel and centre console. In the photo the engineers have put covers over the dashboard in conceal the new look. __________________

03-02-2006, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,833	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift A typical facelift for facelift's sake - there's no significant difference, the new details just look a bit weird. Kind of like the MkI focus facelift in Europe - the car actually looked cheaper after it.

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Joevette 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,229	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift check out the manual tranny on the TDI V8, too bad they (or anyone else) don't offer anything like that here.

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surferdude00711 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,703	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift Touareg definitely has one of the nicest interiors in cars sold today. Especially for the price. It's REALLY nice. Can't wait for the update.

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heals120 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Drives: Current: '03 Specialized Hardrock Pro '06 Specia Posts: 1,786	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift Doesn't look like that much done. Headlights are kinda Sabb-ish I think. __________________ Happy Flappers Team Website -Current Cars: '06 Acrua TL '03 BMW X5 '03 Honda Accord '05 Honda Civic -Past Cars: '03 Honda S2000 '01 Ford Escape '02 Honda Accord '00 Honda CRV

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mystikranger 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waco, TX Drives: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Posts: 1,932	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift Aww, I was hoping it would get the VW sheild. It would look nice with those headlights. __________________ Current Ride: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Future Ride: 2010 Camaro SS

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camaroman22 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,496	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift looks better now, but still kinda bloated looking. from the rear it could be mistaken for a golf...that's been raised and enlarged. __________________

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01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift Not really all that different, still very recognizable.

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jro4566 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift I didn't like the new face of VW (chrome grill surround top-to-bottom), but I have grown into liking it, which is why I'm disappointed that the facelifted Touareg won't get it. Now it just looks outdated and out of place. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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Konrad 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Drives: ferrari enzo.....I wish lol Posts: 46	Re: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift i love the new lights, the old ones were become kinda outdated. my favourite series of volks is still the last generation ones the mk4's

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