What makes the VW TOUAREG ESCAPE model so different?? 🤔

We've got a few overland vehicles in our fleet, but none of them are as purpose built from the factory as our new V6 Touareg Escape!
Question is, should it replace the mighty V10?? 🫢
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[@nelsonbaracat]

I dont think the legendary v10 can be replaced at this point, its a classic! However, this touareg escape in your hands could also be made an instant classic! looking forward to what you guys do with it and what the vehicle is capable of!!!

[@dl6860]

No! The V10 is irreplaceable. Even a Cayenne Turbo is too different of a car to replace the V10...

[@Dan23_7]

No, keep the v10, it’s one of a kind with what you’ve med it, and they’re rare too. Perhaps put it in snug like the Arosa. My uncle had a Mk1 v6 that was faultless, he swapped it for a mk2 and got rid within a month 😂

[@Br1anuk]

Escape model with a lot of extras. Air suspension. Alcantara and Napa leather multi way seats with memory position. Rear climate control. Electric fold towbar. BiXenon headlights. Tinted rear glass. Piano black dash inlays. Parking heater. Area view 360 cameras. Anything else? Someone definitely knew what they were buying when they ordered that car. Only 3% of all Mk2 Touaregs were Escape models and very few of those had this many options on them. About £10,000 of options from what I can see.

[@ln5747]

Yes I thought they only came in basic spec as I had a look on Autotrader and they all seemed basic and didn't really take my fancy. Whilst i'd like one I'd want more spec. Good to know there are some with higher spec.

[@user-yo2uo3my2v]

Still got it pal 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻puts a smile every time I drive it

[@hyper8545]

Only thing that can replace the v10 is a v12 😤👍 But you can add this one to the fleet 😂👍

[@danieljones5514]

As always look forward to seeing what magic you guys work with this

[@Edgar_89]

the v10 is a real monster, keep it bro! 😈🫶

[@robswan1836]

Very excited about this. I picked up a 2015 escape with the 262bhp v6 2 weeks ago with a view to turning into an offroader so I can't wait for you guys to do some product development on this platform. I will be 1st in the queue!

[@fi.ja.8657]

Keep the V10! You could also puta a 4.2 TDI in the 7P Touareg

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We had one!

[@The4Z]

This will be a fun build. Crack into the gearbox tune....

[@tobester4172]

Nice car, looking forward to see what you do to it 👍

[@Peter-o]

I got the same remapped engine in my a4, looking forward to see it on dyno, but I also have k&n air filter, and using dypetane always

[@jonlight84]

Yes! The 7P with terrain tech/escape is great. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this, and hopefully you will start offering some more 7P accessories/mods.

[@ukvette]

We have a 2013 7p, I think they are 245 bhp. Would be very interested if you can get 400 or close to 300 out of it!!!!

[@UTendriu]

Make a contest for your viewers in which there will be a V10 to win

[@budboy14]

content is always amazing

[@Trailhawk52]

Best choice with diff locks on them.

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 😉

[@Chris-bn1bn]

Their called hielm joints here in North America

[@T4Abyss]

Shopping around for a 7P V6 right now; bit jealous as I havent seen an Escape model here in Australia, but, the V6 is everywhere! Did we get em?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Not sure if they were sold there or not. It would make sense for them to be in Australia though!

[@T4Abyss]

@@DarksideDevelopments what ever one I pick up, I will be putting an order in with you guys for some toys 😁

[@westyorkshirepajero]

Keep them both!

[@philipsmith4849]

Ofc the wife likes the heater 😂😂😂

[@tstt34]

it's awesome but still a shame that it's not the v8

[@wheatleyind6579]

Finally a V6 7P! I love mine and had multiple comments whilst green laning that it’s out of place and should be on the school run… but it keeps up with most things on the lanes then has the comfort when you’re back on the road (unlike a Disco…!) Would love a snorkel for mine as the intake sits really low and I’ve had to put a ramair on for now! Would have loved an escape but when I was looking they were few and far between and I couldn’t resist mine at £7k!

[@alancobbin]

Yes I think it’s time as I dread to think how much that V10 has consumed in diesel, the correct decision George 😉👍💪

[@edwinvalero666]

Hmm unless you can get a V10 to fit into the MK2, would be interesting....

[@tryhardgames1907]

Pls never ever replace the v10 its such a legendary car

[@koalaphil]

Hello do you no if the gearbox will fit a vw amarok v6 ??

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We're not sure at the moment but we are looking at the difference between this and the Amarok drivetrain

[@thefamilyrobbo]

The V10 has lots of love but this has to be the perfect base for some serious off roading. Don't need silly power with mud tyres that do their own thing on tarmac anyway 😃👍

[@benbradbury4978]

Will that transfer box work in a 8 speed amarok?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We're not sure at the moment but we are looking at the difference between this and the Amarok drivetrain

[@Brucey865]

Why didn’t they put all this off-road gear in the amarok?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Would have been nice!

[@viktorb9022]

I thought it also has a disconnectable sway bar?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

The Gen1 Cayenne did. Don't think these do from a quick look underneath

[@kevinv258]

What do you guys prefer to daily ? A f15 x5 diesel , or a 2012 touareg tdi? I’m only asking because I recently sold my touareg . Which only had a delete .. to pick up this x5 diesel . I’m finding the touareg was a far comfier ride , Handled better ,. This x5 has tons of power , is better on fuel , but I’m finding it to be somewhat floaty in the suspension , when I switch to sport, it’s almost too rigid . . Curious what you guys prefer .

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Can get some decent power from the X5 but definitely Touareg...we do have 3 in our fleet after all 😂

[@derekporter66]

Do you sell 640d hybrid turbo setups.

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We do - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/bmw-f-series-35d-40d-performance-hybrid-bi-turbo-upgrade.html Check out this video for what kind of numbers we can do - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZbWpGOQYpJ-h6c

[@derekporter66]

@@DarksideDevelopments thanks. Can all of this be done with dpf and legal parts still in place ?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email to [e-mail] and we'll be able to give you information with them on

[@kevinpedersen5290]

I wonder how much it would cost to have darkside stage 3 my audi a5 b8,5 2013 with 3.0 tdi 245hp. New turbo, intercooler, exhaust. Already has open air filter but probably needs larger tubes.

[@modermonkula]

Give them an email, you get what you pay for with darkside

[@DarksideDevelopments]

Drop us an email to [e-mail]

[@Everything_Evan]

4.2 TDI Porsche Cayenne would be better some have the full 3 Diff lockers

[@DarksideDevelopments]

no 4.2 had the low range box, never mind 3 difflocks. No VAG had a front locker.

[@ln5747]

Duff gen

[@Chris-bn1bn]

I'm watching the cup car episode and wonder why anyone would even start a project like this without honing with torque plates & align hone the caps too. I wouldn't even consider loosening a single bolt without having these things done. $$$ toilet

[@clarksonisgod]

The only way to replace the V10 is with another of VW's massive cylinder over engineered engines and you already have both 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Sj1bby]

I'll answer the question with a quote: happy wife = happy life.

[@ukvette]

Do you not do the tuning yourself? What's this "take it over to the tuners"?

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We have 3 in house guys who do it all. They are in another building

[@dannyDC2]

please dont ruin it

[@DarksideDevelopments]

We will enhance it

[@Peter-o]

I hope that v6 is om606

[@liivakant]

606 is an inline 6

[@Peter-o]

​@@liivakantnon turbo version is not considered, that is too bad for v6

[@Peter-o]

​@@liivakant do you knew that om606 is lighter than 2jz

[@DarksideDevelopments]

It's a CRCA V6

[@marklchapman2785]

This should be interesting.