Volkswagen Touareg in WHITE 2011 for £7,495

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PROS Premium cabin Superb refinement Economical 3.0 V6 TDI Off-road prowess The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg may have a similar appearance to its predecessor, but it is a significantly different car. True, the exterior shape is similar albeit with the new front end first seen on the 2009 Golf, and facelifted again in 2014 to resemble others in the VW line-up, but in every other respect this is a considerable improvement on the already impressive original. On the road it's more refined with better poise in corners while the steering is more precise, yet it's still as relaxing at cruising speeds. The interior is a big step forward and feels far more sophisticated with a luxury car feel, plus there's the usual build quality we've come to expect from Volkswagen. The engine line-up originally included the superb 3.0 TDI that's punchy yet economical, plus – for the first time in a Volkswagen – a hybrid unit which delivers rapid performance but with low CO2 emissions, as well a