Difference between 2007 and 2008

[harks11]

After a very nice test drive of a 2007 build TDI V6 I was told the new one coming has more power. I checked a few sites on the net and am a little confused. Can some one clarify what is a "T2". Also what model do we have in Australia. Its seems like we are a year behind.
Are there many changes in the 2008 model due in March (according to the dealer)

Thanks

[T Rex]

Hi. I have just ordered a 2008 T2. As far as I know only difference is 176Kw (vs 165) and 550 NM (vs 500). Lots of info on the web when T2 was launched. Cheers

[Moonan]

Hi and welcome,
So you enjoyed the test drive - huh? Get used to that feeling, it doesn't go away. The Touareg is an incredible machine...

Now to answer your question, I hope I can help...
The original Touareg dates back to 2003 for its first release, although there are not many around older than late 2004...
There has been a "facelift" model Touareg released - in 2007. This has subtle but identifiable differences in body trim (most noticably the headlights which have a "scalloped" shape at the bottom) and is known generally as T2. There are also many other small differences.
So, the 2007 Touareg you test drove is probably a T2 anyway.
As far as the V6TDI engine is concerned, new ones (2008 build) have more power and torque as T Rex quoted. The existing one is awesome (as you have found out) and so you'd be pretty impressed to get a new one!

In Australia we get (as the rest of the world) the T2, and have the choice of 3 diesel engines or a petrol V6. From this point of view there are no particular changes for 2008, apart from some minor fddling with trim levels and price points (AFAIK). The VW Australia website can give you the details of what is included in each.


For everything you want to know about the Touareg and some things you don't, hunt atound this site or clubtouareg.com - or just ask more questions...

..cheers

[dmm_au]

Excellent reply Neil. If we had a FAQ, I recokon this should be in it.

[harks11]

Thanks, a complete answer. I am 99% over the line. Just waiting for a few quotes. The older 2007(compliance 0 unit has a little better price than the other, so I was keen to understand the differences. A few kw here or there will not make too much difference to me.... but we will see..

[dmm_au]

Thanks, a complete answer. I am 99% over the line. Just waiting for a few quotes. The older 2007(compliance 0 unit has a little better price than the other, so I was keen to understand the differences. A few kw here or there will not make too much difference to me.... but we will see..

Actually, as Neil says check the forums, but I think you'll find that the 2300 parts that have changed between T1 and T2 are more than superficial changes (headlights for example).

I've not driven a T2 (but I have ordered one), so I can't confirm first hand.

[tezza]

Hey guys and thank you to all who contribute to these forums.

As a new owner to be of a 2008 V6 TDI Touareg I am most grateful for eveyones comments.

I have a question however that I cannot seem to find an answer for in Australia.

We have ordered with the RNS510 Sat Nav and Air suspension but what I am trying to ascertain, is the MFD the colour version as available in Europe, the USA also on the R50 and V10 or just the standard RED LED version?

The sales consultants at VW Australia do not seem to know what I am talking about??????

Any ideas guys

Thanks

Tezza

[dmm_au]

I have a new 2008 T2.
The MFD is red on mine.
Most of the console lighting is red, but some of it is blue.

[VW_SERVICE_MGR]

Hi,

You will find the MFD display in the dash is colour to some degree but alot better than the nomal red display.

This link leads to a PDF file of the sat nav.

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36318

[Flipper Dog]

Hey guys and thank you to all who contribute to these forums.

As a new owner to be of a 2008 V6 TDI Touareg I am most grateful for eveyones comments.

I have a question however that I cannot seem to find an answer for in Australia.

We have ordered with the RNS510 Sat Nav and Air suspension but what I am trying to ascertain, is the MFD the colour version as available in Europe, the USA also on the R50 and V10 or just the standard RED LED version?

The sales consultants at VW Australia do not seem to know what I am talking about??????

Any ideas guys

Thanks

Tezza

Tezza,
if you order the air suspension or the Sat Nav the MFD will be the colour one as you will see in the V10/R50, as these vehicles have air as standard. The display is slightly bigger than the standard (red one) and provides more information like navigation guides (if you get nav) and current digital speed display. The information currently displayed under the taco/speedo (date/time and kms/milage) is also moved to the main MFD screen.
This is factory fitted so the dealers don't have a say in the configeration.