The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has much to offer motorists this year. The Touareg has ESP dry braking, which means that the brakes are capable of getting rid of water film that could cause problems in wet conditions. Also, the “ABSPlus” system gets rid of loose road surface material from inside the wheels.

Safety and performance all the way for one of the industry’s toughest little all-wheel-drive vehicles with three powerful engines. There is a3.6-liter, 280-horsepower V-6 that gets 14/19 mpg; a 4.2-liter, 350-horsepower V-8 (12/17) and a 5.0-liter, 310-horespower twin turbo V10 (15/20), depending on model selected.
Off-roading is no problem with the Touareg with a set of easy-to-use dials. Drivers would simply set the system up to match the terrain, and off they go. Thanks to features such as standard hill-descent control and hill-hold control, the Touareg is perfectly capable of creeping down a steep hill, for instance, with the foot off the brake. It can climb across rocks without a scratch, go through a considerably deep body of water, and perform any number of other feats with nary a whimper.

The look and appeal of the VW is not neglected. On the exterior, the front end has been redesigned, with V-6 models sharing a chrome grille and V-8 and V-10 models using a matte chrome design. The back features a new roof spoiler, and the brake light housings have been modified. Inside, the Touareg continues the tradition of Volkswagen being at the top in interior design. Highly polished wood, chrome and aluminum pieces abound, all tolerances are very tight, and everything operates with a sense of precision and smoothness.