2008 Volkswagen Touareg

With the launch of its restyled Touareg 2, Volkswagen pushes one of the world's most successful premium SUVs to a new plateau. No small feat for a vehicle that has set records - from the highest volcanic peaks in Chile to the dunes of the legendary Dakar Rally. The Touareg 2 is a masterpiece of German engineering for adventure lovers seeking the most capable on- or off-road vehicle built with the driving dynamics and value only Volkswagen can deliver.

On sale in North America in June, 2007, the Touareg 2 builds upon the legacy of the original Touareg. Starting with its worldwide introduction in 2003, the Touareg quickly became an award winning vehicle with honors ranging from "4X4 of the Year" to "Best SUV." The Touareg garnered more than three dozen prestigious international awards and recorded more than 300,000 worldwide sales in less than four years.

Now the next generation Touareg 2 promises to offer the premium SUV buyer even more power, safety, comfort, and versatile on- or off-road ability. Produced with Volkswagen's demanding production tolerances, close attention to detail, and consistent use of high-quality materials, the Touareg 2 is set to capitalize on the success of its predecessor. Most importantly, the Touareg 2 is an off-road vehicle with the comfort of a luxury sedan and the dynamic driving characteristics of a sports car. This positioning also is reflected in the new design that radiates contemporary elegance and self-assured dynamics.