The new Touareg is your ideal boating partner and is packed full of modifications and a sleek new look. Able to drive in water up to half a metre deep (even deeper if you fit the extra Air Suspension) this 4x4 is no pussycat, and once in the water it will still be able to tow a load of anything up to 3.5 tonnes.

Sceptical? Well how’s this for proof – in November 2006, a new Touareg successfully set a world record by towing a Boeing 747 and you can watch the video by clicking here.

The new Touareg will power up and down inclines from anything up to 45 degrees. What do you mean the slipway’s covered with seaweed and mud? Just flick on the new Touareg’s Hill Descent Assist, which automatically brakes and releases each wheel as required and all you have to do is steer.

This sleek and powerful 4x4 is without a doubt the perfect sailing partner but if you fancy another adventure on dry land then find the roughest patch of off-road you can and let her rip. Its 4XMotion feature will send power to the wheels that need it the most so you can ride over even the roughest terrain – it will even supply 100% of torque to just one wheel if that’s what’s needed.

Those of you familiar with the previous model will know that the Touareg sets the standard for all other 4x4’s, guarantying top of the range performance combined with head turning style, but this stylish new redesign means the bar has just been set higher.

Now the Touareg comes with 17” alloy wheels, a distinctive chrome grille and sleek new headlights. At the rear, you’ll notice the striking new spoiler and exhausts. All ensuring that, whatever direction you’re admiring it from, the new Touareg looks sensational.

And what about the interior? Well, luxury comes as standard. New Touaregs are equipped with a leather steering wheel with built in controls for the multifunction computer, cruise control and stereo options. Not to mention the heat insulating tinted glass and an unbelievable 1,989 litres of luggage space – perfect for all that sailing kit.

And if that wasn’t enough, check out the SE trim which offers a 6-CD auto-changer, DVD satellite navigation, 2 Zone electronic climate control and leather upholstery all as standard. Or what about a top of the range Altitude with a stunning sports body styling kit featuring twin chrome sports exhausts, 19” alloy wheels, plus a new spoiler and lowered bumpers, making any of the new Touaregs perfect for long journeys.

COMPLETE SAFETY
Debuting Volkswagen’s advanced new ABS Plus braking system, the new Touareg cuts braking distances by up to 20 per cent on rough surfaces meaning that this 4x4’s is one of the safest drives from Volkswagen. While the latest Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) incorporates a range of intelligent safety features designed to protect you and your passengers, including Active Rollover Protection (ARP) and Understeer control logic for sharper cornering. And for you and your family’s safety, six airbags come as standard.

This summer the new Touareg has got better and there are host of new and exciting features available across the range. These include a reverse camera, adaptive cruise control (which helps you control the distance between you and the car in front), side scan cameras (a warning light on the wing mirror which lets you know when something is in your blind spot) and a powerful 600w Dynaudio entertainment system which packs in ten speakers all positioned in conjunction with the cabin dynamics to deliver optimum audio delivery.

The new Touareg has a choice of four advanced engines, one petrol and three diesels including the impressively powerful 5.0-litre V10 diesel engine developing 313PS, the 3.6-litre V6 280PS petrol engine, the 3.0-litre TDI 225PS and the 2.5-litre TDI 174PS. Tiptronic automatic transmission is fitted as standard with all engines, with the exception of the 2.5-litre TDI, which comes with a manual 6-speed or optional Tiptronic gearbox.

Packed with brand new advanced technology the new Volkswagen Touareg is in a in a class of its own. From just £29,550 this 4x4 combines head-turning looks, outstanding performance and supreme comfort and safety.

Why not book a test drive now or, to read more about this impressive Volkswagen order, download a brochure.

As a new Touareg customer you will receive a complimentary day of tuition by experts who will teach you how to master the car both on the track and on some of the UK's toughest off-road terrains. If this isn’t enough, Volkswagen are also offering a series of holidays where you can drive your Touareg in convoy over some of the most extreme terrains on Earth. In 2007 these locations include Morocco, Val D'Isere, China, Beijing and even Ice Driving in Sweden. For more details visit www.touareg-unlimited.co.uk