RPM TV Episode 138 - VW Touareg 4.2 V8 TDI

RPM TV Episode 138 - VW Touareg 4.2 V8 TDI

[@traceman3152]

I enjoyed this reviewer and his pleasant demeanor.......love the TDI!

[@davidblalock9945]

If VW really want to be taken seriously in the off road market they should build a competitor for the Defender 90. Keep the 4.2 TDI, give it a 4 speed manual, with a divorced two speed transfer case with a granny low, and 4 wheel independent locking. Also, i think that TDI has promise in a lot sportier applications. I've looked at its spec sheet, and it makes me feel all tingly thinking about the tuner prospects of the engine.

[@quantumX55]

Audi should release the Nanuk quattro with it's new V10 TDI. 544 PS and 1000 NM :-)

[@jonny2k100]

You say 8 gears is at least one too many, well in a vehicle with 800nm of torque such as this a 7 speed transmission would be totally unsuitable, it would rip a 7 speed to pieces very quickly, I think it was Mercedes who tried fitting their S65 with a 7 speed but the engine had that much torque it was ripping it to shreds, so I think what VW decided to do was to add an extra gear instead of removing one leaving six, 8 gears means improved fuel economy

[@blackie75]

Land Rover has been owned by India's Tata Motors since 2008. So...it's really a war between the German's and Indians.